Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore #1

Robin Sloan

288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

A literary adventure story for the 21st century. The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a web-design drone, and serendipity, sheer curiosity and the ability to climb a ladder like a monkey have landed him a new gig workin...

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Moods

mysterious 79%
adventurous 69%
lighthearted 57%
funny 35%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
reflective 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 5%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 35% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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