From the Shadows by Thomas Bunstead, Daniel Hahn, Juan José Millás

From the Shadows

Thomas Bunstead, Daniel Hahn, Juan José Millás with Daniel Hahn (Translator), Thomas Bunstead (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark medium-paced

Description

“[From the Shadows is] about alienation, loneliness, voyeurism, and the power of fantasy to transform claustrophobic, humdrum lives. Written by one of Spain’s most original and important authors and set in contemporary Madrid . . . [it is an] alle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.66

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