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382 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101884720
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 04 August 2015
Description
China Mieville is best known for his compelling cross-genre novels such as The City & The City and Perdido Street Station. He's also a renowned for his short stories which have appeared in The Guardian and Granta. In this new collection, China...
Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
challenging 62%
tense 51%
adventurous 40%
reflective 37%
emotional 25%
funny 18%
sad 14%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 34% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 21% | No: 13% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Antisemitism, Medical content, MurderMinor
Islamophobia
382 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101884720
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 04 August 2015
Description
China Mieville is best known for his compelling cross-genre novels such as The City & The City and Perdido Street Station. He's also a renowned for his short stories which have appeared in The Guardian and Granta. In this new collection, China...
Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
challenging 62%
tense 51%
adventurous 40%
reflective 37%
emotional 25%
funny 18%
sad 14%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 34% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 21% | No: 13% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Body horrorModerate
Antisemitism, Medical content, MurderMinor
Islamophobia