Looking for Jake and Other Stories by China Miéville

Looking for Jake and Other Stories

New Crobuzon

China Miéville

301 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
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What William Gibson did for science fiction, China Miéville has done for fantasy, shattering old paradigms with fiercely imaginative works of startling, often shocking, intensity. Now from this brilliant young writer comes a groundbreaking collect...

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Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 90%
adventurous 35%
reflective 30%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
funny 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 11%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 35% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 35% | No: 17% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 23% | No: 17% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%

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3.81

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