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278 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553383560
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 27 September 2005
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living A...
Community Reviews Summary of 542 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 51%
challenging 45%
adventurous 41%
sad 22%
emotional 20%
reflective 19%
funny 6%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 32%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Animal cruelty, GoreModerate
Suicide, Ableism, Animal deathMinor
Sexual content, Drug abuse
278 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553383560
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 27 September 2005
Description
In his debut novel, literary alchemist Jeff VanderMeer takes us on an unforgettable journey, a triumph of the imagination that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living A...
Community Reviews Summary of 542 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 51%
challenging 45%
adventurous 41%
sad 22%
emotional 20%
reflective 19%
funny 6%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 32%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Animal cruelty, GoreModerate
Suicide, Ableism, Animal deathMinor
Sexual content, Drug abuse