177 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405032681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 17 October 2003
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living A...
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 abuse177 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405032681
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 17 October 2003
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living A...
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