fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark slow-paced

576 pages | first published 2004

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Following Perdido Street Station and The Scar, acclaimed author China Miéville returns with his hugely anticipated Del Rey hardcover debut. With a fresh and fantastical band of characters, he carries us back to the decadent squalor of New Crobuzon...
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Summary of 929 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 77%
challenging 59%
mysterious 51%
tense 33%
emotional 25%
reflective 22%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 11%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 21% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 25% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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