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ndbell80's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I enjoyed this book! The set-up is so interesting that I felt drawn in. It's like a murder mystery mixed with a government conspiracy and political drama a little bit. The way that the whole division between the cities wasn't physical or metaphysical, but just a social custom was so interesting to me. It definitely made me think about the things that all of us everyday just walk by because we've given ourselves permission to or we're so caught up in social customs to care. I thought that the resolution of the plot was good, and I overall really enjoyed the story.
_ciaran's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
lucalrbass's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
wallflowerperks's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
Concept goes crazy but plot is kinda meh. Wish there were more stories set in this world. Im breaching rn if u even care
parisphl's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bperl's review against another edition
3.0
Most realistic, natural dialogue I've come across in a long time. Best selling point of the novel.
Didn't delve as much into the philosophy of the divided cities as I'd have liked, but passable nonetheless.
Didn't delve as much into the philosophy of the divided cities as I'd have liked, but passable nonetheless.
annwfyn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
monkeyboystiff's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting idea, although the plot didn't quite hold weight. Not sure if it would have been as compelling if the central idea of overlapping cities wouldn't have been so imaginative. Ending a little odd, not quite clear exactly what Breach was in the end. Wonder if I would have understood what was going on if I hadn't read a summary of the book before I started
shlapo's review against another edition
3.75
Creative language and concept, and true to the noir procedural. However, it never felt like it fully explored the implications of the two cities, only left the reader to do that on their own. It also felt a little repetitive to just have Borlu move from city to city to city, each time winning over a partner.
offworldcolony's review against another edition
2.0
For me it wasn't a good jumping in point for China Mieville. I'm currently reading Perdido Street Station and I'm LOVING it. The City & The City has a great premise but I found it dull and confusing to read. I'm almost annoyed at myself for finishing it instead of chalking it up to a sunk cost half way through.