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)

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“[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 123 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 58%
funny 35%
tense 35%
reflective 29%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 46%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.6

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