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 Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
adventurous 71%
tense 41%
dark 36%
emotional 24%
funny 19%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
hopeful 7%
sad 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 27%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 41% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.58

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