Schlagschatten by Paul Auster

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fiction mystery challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

The second book in the acclaimed New York Trilogy--a detective story that becomes a haunting and eerie exploration of identity and deception. It is a story of hidden violence that culminates in an inevitable but unexpectedly shattering climax.

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Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 43%
tense 43%
dark 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 18%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 35%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.59

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