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saltypiratewench's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mlafave's review against another edition
As soon as I opened Mordew to both a map and an author’s note telling me to not check the glossary of terms at the end of the book, I knew this book was for me. This only continued when presented with an itemized list of what to expect ranging from “God’s dead body” to “various magical knives.” Alex Pheby tosses his reader directly into the (only slightly metaphorical) waves in Mordew with city politics, living mud, corpses, and magic. Especially considering the final appendix titled “Fragments Towards a Natural Philosophy of the Weft,” Mordew feels particularly historical and creepy in its world building and construction.
yodisborg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Myopic Dickensian story about a magical world where our hero is buffeted around by fate. Held back by hiding too much of the world, motivations and plot behind mystery
matthewthe38th's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Fascinating for the absolute despair of the setting and themes. Literally nothing good happens to any character here. Read this for truly unique experience of it.
jericho89's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
2.5
dorakathryn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It may have taken me two years to finish, but this book is good! Just maybe don’t do the audiobook on this one
anotherbigapple's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.5
Slow to begin with but really immersive, and a great exercise in world building. Feels like a few books almost pressed into one, but overall I’m looking forward to reading the sequel/s.