The Other City by Gerald Turner, Michal Ajvaz

The Other City

Gerald Turner, Michal Ajvaz

168 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Description

In this strange and lovely hymn to Prague, Michal Ajvaz repopulates the city of Kafka with ghosts, eccentrics, talking animals, and impossible statues, all lurking on the peripheries of a town so familiar to tourists. The Other City is a guidebook...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 80%
mysterious 80%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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