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
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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 120 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 76%
tense 64%
dark 41%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
reflective 14%
emotional 11%
funny 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 19% | Character: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.21

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