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A review by wiccad
The Book of Elsewhere by China Miéville, Keanu Reeves
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Review of The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville
As someone who typically doesn’t venture into this genre, I was intrigued by the unique pairing of Keanu Reeves and China Miéville. As a huge fan of Keanu's acting career, i wanted to love this book. Unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. The narrative felt disjointed, with abrupt shifts in tone and plot that made it difficult to follow or connect with the story.
The writing itself was surprisingly poor for China Miéville's caliber, lacking the polish or depth one might expect. The characters felt underdeveloped, and the world-building—a strength often associated with Miéville—came across as fragmented and incomplete.
Finishing the book was a struggle, and I found myself counting down the pages. When it was over, I felt more relief than satisfaction. Unfortunately, this was not a rewarding reading experience, and I wouldn’t recommend it.
As someone who typically doesn’t venture into this genre, I was intrigued by the unique pairing of Keanu Reeves and China Miéville. As a huge fan of Keanu's acting career, i wanted to love this book. Unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. The narrative felt disjointed, with abrupt shifts in tone and plot that made it difficult to follow or connect with the story.
The writing itself was surprisingly poor for China Miéville's caliber, lacking the polish or depth one might expect. The characters felt underdeveloped, and the world-building—a strength often associated with Miéville—came across as fragmented and incomplete.
Finishing the book was a struggle, and I found myself counting down the pages. When it was over, I felt more relief than satisfaction. Unfortunately, this was not a rewarding reading experience, and I wouldn’t recommend it.