A review by typewriter
Embassytown by China Miéville

challenging dark
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

While this story certainly had an interesting and ambitious project, the narration (by Avice's future self) made the whole thing feel distant. I was never really invested in the story, and I was honestly hoping for more.