China Mieville

China Mieville lives and works in London. He is three-time winner of the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award and has also won the British Fantasy Award twice. His other novel for younger readers, Un Lun Dun was published to critical acclaim.

China Mieville book reviews

  • Kraken 1 out of 5

    Too Complicated. Try to Read Later. Maybe.

    by toonboi, May 2, 2011

    After reading the synopsis I was super excited and really looking forward to this book. It was so overwhelming with all the different kinds of characters, various factions, and bizarre action (real ... read more

  • Kraken: An Anatomy 2 out of 5

    Neat idea but to long

    by aron68, Aug 19, 2010

    As Ambrose (bitter) Beirce once said, "The covers of this book are too far apart." That sums up my feelings for Kraken.

    By turns it's confusing, clever, funny, and weird. It's a fun ride that ... read more

  • Un Lun Dun 5 out of 5

    Un Lun Dun, Fun Fun Fun

    by Vanadocene, Feb 23, 2010

    A viciously brilliant take on the accepted tropes of Children's Fantasy and Heroic Fiction, which nevertheless stands on its own as magnificent Bedtime Story fare that won't bore the adult.

    Being ... read more

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