alexanderp 's review for:

Viriconium by M. John Harrison

3.25

adventurous challenging mysterious

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Wanted to like this omnibus more than I actually did. For me *The Pastel City* was such a high point that everything after could not rise to the occasion. I'll more than likely return to these stories, because Harrison's prose is both so beautiful, but opaque.