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mikepalumbo's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ratgrrrl's review against another edition
4.0
A thoroughly entertaining read and I could see it being a great Cohen Brothers or Wes Anderson movie, but after the heady heights and lyrical experimentation of A Storm of Wings, this felt like a bit of disappointing a crash to earth.
smiorganbaldhead's review against another edition
2.0
At first, the relative clarity of the narrative compared to A Storm of Wings was a welcome change. However, I found most of the early part of the book dull, apart from one scene. This story is mostly devoid of the adventure of the Pastel City or even A Storm of Wings. Late in the book, more (potentially) exciting events start to happen again, but what is really going on is murky and weird like A Storm of Wings, but without the sense of foreboding that kept that book somewhat interesting.
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