The Scar by China Miéville

The Scar

New Crobuzon #2

China Miéville

656 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced
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A mythmaker of the highest order, China Miéville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh language, startling images, and stunning originality. Set in the same sprawling world of Miéville’s Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, Perdido Street S...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 75%
dark 71%
tense 46%
challenging 30%
emotional 19%
reflective 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 24% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.19

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