Failing of Angels

A poetic, bitter-sweet, dreamlike fable examines the corrosive pain of social isolation and emotional vulnerability, the devastating fragility of devotion, and the power of love to transport us to perfect, imperfect, and dangerously unpredictable places.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2020
Publisher: Avalanche Books

Disaster looms on the horizon, mere words away, already echoing in the air. The tragic tale of an abused young boy yearning for the affection of his crusading mother unfolds, only to be met with a brutal rejection that favors the cultivation of dependence among lonely and desperate strangers. These acolytes, lured by the promise of emancipation from their suffering, willingly cater to her every bizarre and catastrophic whim, unquestioning and obedient. This poignant, harrowing, and humorously twisted fable delves into the corrosive pain of social isolation, the devastating fragility of devotion, and the extraordinary power of love to transport us to realms of perfect imperfection and dangerously unpredictable outcomes.

The boy, abandoned and neglected, longs for the warmth and love of his mother, but her devotion is reserved for strangers who offer her a sense of fulfillment. As he grows older, he becomes an acolyte, willing to do anything to please his mother, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness. The story explores the themes of social isolation, emotional vulnerability, and the destructive nature of obsession. It is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that reminds us of the importance of love, compassion, and understanding in navigating the complexities of human relationships.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781874392040
Edition number: New ed