The Shamshine Blind by Paz Pardo

The Shamshine Blind

Paz Pardo

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime literary science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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A beguiling blend of noir detective story and science fiction perfect for fans of Michael Chabon and Emily St. John Mandel, this unputdownable debut imagines a world where emotions have been weaponized, and a small-town law enforcement agent uncov...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 404 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 84%

adventurous: 73%

tense: 44%

dark: 38%

emotional: 26%

funny: 22%

challenging: 15%

reflective: 13%

hopeful: 7%

sad: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

49% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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