One truly needs a lot of patience while reading this book, not because it's very long (it is) but because it's so intricately layered, masterfully pieced together. You'll really need to pay attention to the story and because it's so well-researched, Angelology truly was a great read. I won't say much about the story "blends ancient biblical pericopes, the myth of Orpheus, and the fall of rebel angels". My only gripe is the ending. For a story that is so intricate and well-written, I felt that the ending was rather rushed. I didn't understand it at all and I found it truly unsatisfying. As it would turn out, there seems to be a sequel scheduled for 2012. I suppose that is why Angelology ended on a cliffhanger.