Archangel, Paul Watkins
Archangel, Paul Watkins
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Archangel

Author: Paul Watkins

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 11 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/11/2011


Synopsis

Paul Watkins is receiving national acclaim for his razor-sharp prose. He is often compared to legendary writers like Ernest Hemingway and Jack London. Archangel takes the listener deep into the woods of Maine, where two determined men clash over acres of valuable trees. Noah Mackenzie, an ambitious businessman, is racing against the clock to log thousands of acres of ancient forest before new legislation can stop him. Reclusive environmentalist Adam Gabriel is willing to give his life to protect those majestic pines. As profits and preservation collide, the conflict brews a devastating combination of natural catastrophe and social violence. Paul Watkins' riveting novel turns a towering northern landscape into an ideological battlefield that is compelling and absolutely unforgettable. Watkins' powerful work has made him one of the best-reviewed new writers on the current American literary scene.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Olly on December 31, 2023

I was captivated from the start and couldn’t put this down. Every character is so unique and ties perfectly into the story. This is a masterpiece with running themes of the sublime, human power and destruction but also the potential for people to stand up for what they believe in. I cannot recommend......more

Goodreads review by Adam on February 28, 2022

This book is gritty and not for those who have weak stomachs, but the story captivated me and overall I found it to be a satisfying read. “That bear is just being a bear, and killing it won’t give you what you need.” can be read with multiple layers - Coltrane and the bear, MacKenzie and Madeline, G......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on May 23, 2023

Vor Jahren hat Jonah MacKenzie beim Holzfällen sein Bein verloren. Aber er kehrt wieder in die Algonquins zurück. Mit seinem Holzfällerunternehmen betreibt er eine systematische Rodung. Bisher hat nur die Verlegerin der kleinen Lokalzeitung versucht, ihm Einhalt zu gebieten. Aber das ändert sich. Pl......more

Goodreads review by Martin on February 17, 2019

Paul Watkins is a very good writer. This particular outing is gritty, poetic and beautifully realised.......more

Goodreads review by Enid on August 07, 2014

I enjoy his books.They are good stories set in interesting locations .If you have ever travelled in Maine or even remoter parts of the USA this will resonate with you.Also it is a great tale.......more