3.9 AVERAGE

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
medium-paced
inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Another great one from Mieville. While the experience of reading this book often left my mind murky, the picture that came into focus as I finished it was an experience not common in fiction. The entire time I read the book I felt like I had some insight into what the hell was going on, but time and time again I realized that my hunches were machinations of my own desires. Worth a read for sure. It will bend your mind as you turn the page. Long Live Orciny!
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot

aidymoose's review

4.0
challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
mysterious fast-paced
dark mysterious medium-paced
challenging mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

man i hadn't read a procedural in AGES..... i really love works that come up with an insane idea and then dig into it realistically. pretty cool! third part felt rushed to put every piece in place but maybe I'm just not used to detective stories anymore 
adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No