A review by jamant91
The City & the City by China Miéville

4.0

My first China Miéville book after having Perdido Street Station on my list for a long time (this one somehow came to me first). A somewhat difficult read in terms of shifting dialogue (missed end quotes?), but a very effective world setup with a bit of noir and conspiracy thriller. The final act wasn't quite the payoff I was expecting it hoped for — it was pretty conventional — and maybe a bit rushed, but was still somewhat satisfying. Although not an extremely deep persona, the main character was enjoyable to read. Again, the best part of this story is world-building.