Viriconium by M. John Harrison

563 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

In Viriconium, the young men whistle to one another all night long as they go about their deadly games. If you wake suddenly, you might hear footsteps running, or an urgent sigh. After a minute or two, the whistles move away in the direction of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.92

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