Kraken
by China Miéville
Taste attributes: fantasycomedythrillerfastfresh & originalunsavourylightimaginaryintricatelinearglossyfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seemssocial commentary
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive fantasy novel, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.4 / 5
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About This Book
Kraken is a fantasy novel by British author China Miéville. It is published in the UK by Macmillan, and in the US by Del Rey Books. The book bears the subtitle "An Anatomy" on the title page. It was the winner for the 2011 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Miéville has described the book as "a dark comedy about a squid-worshipping cult and the end of the world. It takes the idea of the squid cult very seriously.
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- China Miéville
- Published
- 2010
- Pages
- 509
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