![]() ![]() The novel would benefit from the excision of 150 to 200 pages, but there's no denying that its author knows how to orchestrate a sweeping narrative." - Michael Berry, San Francisco Chronicle ![]() ![]() "There is no doubting Mieville's writing skills and stern commitment to his vision, and Mieville strives to fill a huge canvas, unafraid of big page counts, outlandish characters and extravagant set pieces. ![]() It's also a caution against imagination, a sobering look at the chaos left in the wake of every mad visionary." - Kim Newman, The Independent " The Scar is a feat of the imagination, a rich reclamation of the pleasures of every genre.(.) By the middle of this riotous doorstop, it is clear that what makes Miéville special compared with other writers in the potentially malodorous genre of fantasy is that he doesn't just populate his universe with freaks and trinkets, wind them up and and watch them dance across the table.(.) The Scar eventually demonstrates enough invention and brutal energy, firmly ruled by a calm architectonic intelligence, to show that Miéville is one of the most imaginative young writers around in any kind of fiction." - Steven Poole, The Guardian "Once the novel settles down after its ill-judged beginning, Miéville begins to construct an intriguing plot of espionage and deceit.General information | review summaries | our review | links | about the author Trying to meet all your book preview and review needs. ![]()
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