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278 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553383560
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 27 September 2005
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 536 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 51%
challenging 46%
adventurous 41%
sad 23%
emotional 21%
reflective 19%
funny 7%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | 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 abuse278 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553383560
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 27 September 2005
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 536 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 51%
challenging 46%
adventurous 41%
sad 23%
emotional 21%
reflective 19%
funny 7%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 32% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | 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