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Save:Perdido Street Station by China Mieville is a bizarre and captivating tale set in the steampunky city of New Crobuzon. The story follows a brilliant scientist, a half man half bird seeking help, a half bug half woman artist, a renegade journalist, a self-aware robot, and a pack of monstrous moths on a quest for knowledge, justice, and survival. Filled with intricate world-building, weird creatures, and unexpected twists, the book immerses readers in a richly textured, atmospheric read that blurs the lines between fantasy, horror, and steampunk genres.
The narrative delves into the dense and corrupt city of New Crobuzon, where characters must navigate complex social relations and face hard decisions with consequences. Mieville's writing style, described as dense and heavy, paints a vivid picture of the city and its inhabitants, creating a neo-gothic, neo-victorian, and steampunk world. The book is praised for its originality, richly detailed monsters, and the author's ability to handle multiple ideas and themes with brash intelligence and confidence.
A window burst open high above the market. A basket flew from it and arced towards the oblivious crowd. It spasmed in mid-air, then spun and continued earthwards at a slower, uneven pace. Dancing prec... - #2
Save:Iron Council by China Mieville is the third novel in the Bas Lag series, set in the city state of New Crobuzon during a time of war, unrest, and insurrection. The story follows various characters on quests for revolutionary social justice, personal vendettas, and the legendary Iron Council, a socialist train that symbolizes hope for oppressed citizens. Mieville's writing style is described as dense and challenging, blending elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and western genres to create a dark and dystopian mix with explicit language, graphic violence, and political commentary.
Just before dark he found his place. Dim hotchi paths led him to a basin ringed by roots and stone-packed soil. Trees gave out. The earth was tramped down and stained with scorching and blood. The man...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series New Crobuzon ) - #3
Save:'The Scar' by China Mieville is a novel set in the same universe as 'Perdido Street Station' but with a different cast of characters and settings. The book is praised for its tightly plotted narrative, well-drawn characters, and the absence of gratuitous elements like slime and gore. The story follows the main character Bellis Coldwine as she navigates through a world filled with bizarre urban density, alternative realities, and a floating pirate city known as Armada.
The narrative of 'The Scar' is described as captivating, dark, and richly imagined, with complex characters who grapple with hidden goodness and darkness within the human condition. The book delves into themes of duplicity, energy policy, and exile, all while maintaining a focus on character development and a multi-perspective plot that weaves together various storylines in a compelling manner.
The boats that make the eastward journey out of New Crobuzon enter a lower landscape. To the south there are huts and rotten little jetties, from where rural laborers fish to supplement monotonous die...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series New Crobuzon ) - #4
Save:'The Colour of Magic' by Terry Pratchett is the first book in the Discworld series, introducing readers to the adventures of Twoflower, the Disc's first tourist, and Rincewind, a failed wizard who becomes his guide. The book is a humorous and whimsical fantasy satire that cleverly turns fantasy tropes on their heads, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and imaginative situations. The writing style of Terry Pratchett is described as witty, clever, and full of clever wordplay that creates a detailed and fantastical world for readers to explore.
FIRE ROARED through the bifurcated city of Ankh-Morpork. Where it licked the Wizards’ Quarter it burned blue and green and was even laced with strange sparks of the eighth color, octarine; where its o... - #5
Save:Set in a Lovecraftian universe, 'The Stars Were Right' follows Waldo, a caravan master framed for a series of gruesome murders in the city of Lovat. As he tries to clear his name, he becomes entangled in a web of cultist plots and demi-God worship, all while navigating the multilevel city inhabited by various races of humans and aliens. The noir, man-on-the-run feeling of the book is engaging, and the world-building is meticulous and fascinating, adding a layer of intrigue even for readers unfamiliar with Lovecraftian mythos.
I blew into town like the murmur of a warm sigh.The air was muggy and hot—high summer in Lovat. Clouds churned above the city like cake batter, promising rain. The island caravansara buzzed with activ...
