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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
I was unaware, on starting this, that it was connected to Reeves's BRZRKR comic series, which I have not read. Eventually that became clear - or rather, I began to suspect that Reeves was slightly fixated on the "immortal warrior" trope, but the ending credits of the audiobook stated that it is intentionally connected to the comics series.
Without that context, this still works very nicely as a standalone novel. For something so full of gory violence, there's more philosophical pondering than you might expect - it could even be uncharitably said to wander into navel-gazing at points, but never for long. It takes a somewhat nihilistic perspective on life, but ultimately it is an affirming view rather than an empty one. The audiobook was well narrated, with a too-brief segment by Reeves who is excellent to listen to but the broader cast was well done and gave a degree of depth to the narrative and perspectives.
Without that context, this still works very nicely as a standalone novel. For something so full of gory violence, there's more philosophical pondering than you might expect - it could even be uncharitably said to wander into navel-gazing at points, but never for long. It takes a somewhat nihilistic perspective on life, but ultimately it is an affirming view rather than an empty one. The audiobook was well narrated, with a too-brief segment by Reeves who is excellent to listen to but the broader cast was well done and gave a degree of depth to the narrative and perspectives.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
If you like Mieville, you'll like this book. As typical with most of his books, the pacing isn't the best, you'll have to look up a lot of words, and it's overwritten.
The prose is beautiful, and when the story hits, it hits.
Keanu Reeves seemed to be able to reign in Mieville a bit, and the book is a bit more readable than usual.
The prose is beautiful, and when the story hits, it hits.
Keanu Reeves seemed to be able to reign in Mieville a bit, and the book is a bit more readable than usual.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Immortality handled well.
Wording was off and didn’t make sense, it drove me nuts. I didn’t even get past page 5