This Census-Taker by China Miéville

This Census-Taker

China Miéville

210 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror dark slow-paced
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For readers of George Saunders, Kelly Link, and Karen Russell, This Census Taker is the poignant and uncanny new novella from award-winning and bestselling author China Miéville. After witnessing a profoundly traumatic event, a boy is left alone i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,314 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 65%
tense 40%
challenging 38%
reflective 34%
sad 28%
emotional 19%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 30%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.32

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