A review by its_kievan
City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky

challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Definitely needed a bit of trimming, but Tchaivoksky has created an absolutely fascinating world with a keen eye for characterization. Fantasy writers love a revolution, but I've never seen anyone do it right until now. Deserves a better rating, frankly - the 3.5 stars say more about where I was at when I read this than about the book itself. I have another Tchaikovsky book on my shelf and I can't wait to read it at a better time.
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