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The Book of M

Peng Shepherd
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The Book of M

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Peng Shepherd

The Book of M

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

485

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Near Future

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Book of M by Peng Shepherd explores a scenario where an epidemic causing people to lose their shadows results in widespread memory loss. The narrative follows multiple individuals' journeys, grappling with identity and survival while encountering personal and societal changes in a world transformed by this mysterious affliction.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

22,226 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for The Book of M by Peng Shepherd highlight its imaginative premise and intricate storytelling, with many readers captivated by the blend of magical realism and dystopian elements. However, some find the pacing uneven and the characters underdeveloped. Overall, the novel impresses with its originality and emotional depth, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Book of M?

The ideal reader for The Book of M by Peng Shepherd enjoys speculative fiction, apocalyptic narratives, and emotional character-driven stories. Fans of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel or Bird Box by Josh Malerman will find this novel captivating for its haunting premise and exploration of memory and identity.

3.9

22,226 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

485

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Near Future

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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