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s_h_a_r_i's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this book but instead mostly found myself being annoyed with Mieville's showing off his vast archaic (yet remarkable) vocabulary, and his talent for thinking up weird creatures and races. While the world building aspect was excellent, I really wish he'd have put as much effort in a less disjointed plot.
phoxx's review against another edition
3.0
Complicated feelings here. Excellent, if grotesque, word building, fine prose, gripping story, etc. But also, like, a total downer, man.
beeutch's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
drought_season's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
pryingblackbird's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Ableism, Xenophobia, Violence, Body horror, and Police brutality
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Sexual assault, Self harm, Animal death, Vomit, Animal cruelty, and Rape
Minor: Excrement
hjalmar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nuurdygirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
byrdies's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Body horror
Moderate: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Addiction, and Rape
Minor: Animal death, Vomit, Animal cruelty, and Torture
msawyer77's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Gore, Excrement, Violence, Body horror, and Cursing
Moderate: Rape