382 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101884720
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 04 August 2015
Description
China Mieville is best known for his compelling cross-genre novels such as The City & The City and Perdido Street Station. He's also a renowned for his short stories which have appeared in The Guardian and Granta. In this new collection, China...
Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
challenging 68%
tense 47%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
sad 21%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 33% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
N/A: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 31% | Yes: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Islamophobia
382 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101884720
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 04 August 2015
Description
China Mieville is best known for his compelling cross-genre novels such as The City & The City and Perdido Street Station. He's also a renowned for his short stories which have appeared in The Guardian and Granta. In this new collection, China...
Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
challenging 68%
tense 47%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 21%
funny 21%
sad 21%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 33% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
N/A: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 31% | Yes: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 18% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
AntisemitismMinor
Islamophobia