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207 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781894815642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wildside Press
Publication date: 19 August 2004
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living A...
Community Reviews Summary of 547 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 51%
challenging 46%
adventurous 40%
sad 21%
emotional 19%
reflective 18%
funny 6%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 32%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Animal cruelty, GoreModerate
Suicide, Ableism, Animal deathMinor
Sexual content, Drug abuse207 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781894815642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wildside Press
Publication date: 19 August 2004
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living A...
Community Reviews Summary of 547 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 51%
challenging 46%
adventurous 40%
sad 21%
emotional 19%
reflective 18%
funny 6%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 32%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Animal cruelty, GoreModerate
Suicide, Ableism, Animal deathMinor
Sexual content, Drug abuse