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A review by rebecca_harley
The City & The City by China Miéville
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This book has a really interesting premise, two cities occupying the same physical space "grosstopically" and how criminal jurisdiction is handled in these places. I've never read anything like it before and while it was confusing at first the worldbuilding was excellent.
The main drawback I would say is that none of the characters were particularly interesting or likeable, except the victim, in my opinion. I also felt the ending was a little anti-climactic if I'm being honest.
As a bonus I liked the formatting. Each new chapter starts at the top of the next page, no wasted space!
The main drawback I would say is that none of the characters were particularly interesting or likeable, except the victim, in my opinion.
As a bonus I liked the formatting. Each new chapter starts at the top of the next page, no wasted space!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Car accident
Minor: Drug abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Deportation