harsh angles (face)
Hi!

What is the meaning of harsh angles in the sentence "with long hair and a clean-shaven face of flat planes and harsh angles" from Rebel, Bernard Cornwell.

Thanks in advance!

Question

harsh angles (face)
Hi!

What is the meaning of harsh angles in the sentence "with long hair and a clean-shaven face of flat planes and harsh angles" from Rebel, Bernard Cornwell.

Thanks in advance!

Answer

His face is angular.  It is like a cube or cuboid with straight edges, not rounded or curved ones.