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A review by lanster
Embassytown by China Miéville
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
An innovative sci-fi story with a well fleshed out and unique world and aliens. The prose nicely suited the theme and the first 100 pages were a joy.
However, the pacing in the middle took a nose dive and I almost lost interest. The language concepts on their own weren't interesting enough to carry the momentum of the book.
However, the pacing in the middle took a nose dive and I almost lost interest. The language concepts on their own weren't interesting enough to carry the momentum of the book.