A review by randomfurlong
The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Enjoyment very much driven by plot - it proves continually surprising and subverts expectations of when and how it reveals information. The writing style is undistinguished and it could certainly have used a stronger editing hand - there are odd repetitions of moments that seem lazy. But a lot of fun and an intriguing meditation on the darkness of humanity and the distortions wrought by memory, bureaucracy and science.