The Shadows of Men by Abir Mukherjee

The Shadows of Men

Sam Wyndham #5

Abir Mukherjee

352 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time to sto...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 73%
tense 61%
dark 38%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
reflective 15%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 78% | Plot: 10% | Character: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.25

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