311 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771005992
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer's first novel, Veniss Underground, takes readers on a journey to a labyrinthine city of tunnels, and the dangers lurking behind each turn. Set in the mysterious and magica...
Community Reviews Summary of 382 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
challenging 54%
tense 54%
adventurous 38%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
sad 17%
funny 8%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 34% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Sexual contentMinor
Drug abuse311 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771005992
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 07 March 2023
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer's first novel, Veniss Underground, takes readers on a journey to a labyrinthine city of tunnels, and the dangers lurking behind each turn. Set in the mysterious and magica...
Community Reviews Summary of 382 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
challenging 54%
tense 54%
adventurous 38%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
sad 17%
funny 8%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 34% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Sexual contentMinor
Drug abuse