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)

fiction contemporary dark medium-paced
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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 125 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 55%
tense 38%
funny 33%
reflective 27%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.6

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