A review by expandinginwards
The City & The City by China Miéville

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The mystery is really well done and engaging, and pulled me in immediately. While the details of two cities and how they intertwine are explained, they don't really go into the history or politics of it as much as i hoped, so if thats what you pick the book up for, you may be disappointed.