The Scar by China Miéville

578 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Aboard a vast seafaring vessel, a band of prisoners and slaves, their bodies remade into grotesque biological oddities, is being transported to the fledgling colony of New Crobuzon. But the journey is not theirs alone. They are joined by a handful...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 75%
dark 72%
tense 46%
challenging 29%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
sad 9%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 25% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.19

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