The Book of M by Peng Shepherd

The Book of M

Peng Shepherd

fiction dystopian horror magical realism tense medium-paced

485 pages | first published 2018

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One afternoon at an outdoor market in India, a man's shadow disappears - an occurrence that science cannot explain. He is only the first. The phenomenon spreads like a plague, and while those affected gain a strange new power, it comes at a horrib...
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Summary of 2033 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 63%
emotional 58%
dark 55%
tense 46%
sad 43%
challenging 32%
reflective 28%
hopeful 23%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 25%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 17% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.76

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