Valley of Shadows by Rudy Ruiz

Valley of Shadows

Rudy Ruiz

296 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror magical realism mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A visionary neo-Western blend of magical realism, mystery, and horror, Valley of Shadows sheds light on the dark past of injustice, isolation, and suffering along the US-Mexico border. Solitario Cisneros thought his life was over long ago. He lost...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 82%
adventurous 74%
tense 69%
emotional 48%
sad 46%
reflective 23%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
informative 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 24%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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