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Well, the work is challenging, no doubt. I think the reward is well worth it, though. Consider
it a literary experience like no other you'll ever have. At the very least, love it or hate it,
you'll have broadened your mind a bit. Mieville forces you to alter your perception of what
is and isn't possible in a fantasy novel.

And if it isn't your taste, that's fine, too. Just as long as you realize that despite your
personal dislike, the man has a mountain of talent and a wildly creative imagination as
unique as it is prolific.
If there's a road, then there has to be a place.
If this is time, then we've got some time to waste.
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Deserves a bump!

I'd love to be able to get more 'history' and background to bas-lag. Something like the Silmarillion was to LOTR. There is just so much potential with this world!
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Un Lun Dun is coming soon. Can't wait. If though it is not a bas-lag novel, the man's writing is amazing. In fact, it's almost dizzying its that good.

I can see why some people do not like it. But we all have to understand to each their own. :) I'm happy I like writing and authors all over the spectrum because that means I get to enjoy a lot more books! :)

And I can't wait for March 2nd. China is stopping by when he comes through Seattle. He is signing and/or personalizing all of those copies for pre-orderers at The Signed Page.
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Meh. I just cannot get into this writer. When I read his books I feel like I have wandered into a bar and some very unattractive 500 pound supernerd has climbed on top of a table and is screaming "LOOK AT ME! I AM SO EFFING COOL! LOOK AT ME!!" while he dances on the table top in his tighty whities.
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duchess of malfi wrote:Meh. I just cannot get into this writer. When I read his books I feel like I have wandered into a bar and some very unattractive 500 pound supernerd has climbed on top of a table and is screaming "LOOK AT ME! I AM SO EFFING COOL! LOOK AT ME!!" while he dances on the table top in his tighty whities.
When I saw a picture of China, I was reminded of Terry Goodkind :( Not a good impression.

I'm gonna try Perdido sometime, though. I'm not gonna make a decision til I've actually read the guy.
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I'm gonna try Perdido sometime, though. I'm not gonna make a decision til I've actually read the guy.
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When I read his books I feel like I have wandered into a bar and some very unattractive 500 pound supernerd has climbed on top of a table and is screaming "LOOK AT ME! I AM SO EFFING COOL! LOOK AT ME!!" while he dances on the table top in his tighty whities.
Don't know what whities are, but I can understand the sentiment - he does try and make it too 'cool' sometimes. But I still think the stories are just wonderful and well worth checking out.
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bump
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Stonemaybe wrote:
I'm gonna try Perdido sometime, though. I'm not gonna make a decision til I've actually read the guy.
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When I read his books I feel like I have wandered into a bar and some very unattractive 500 pound supernerd has climbed on top of a table and is screaming "LOOK AT ME! I AM SO EFFING COOL! LOOK AT ME!!" while he dances on the table top in his tighty whities.
Don't know what whities are, but I can understand the sentiment - he does try and make it too 'cool' sometimes. But I still think the stories are just wonderful and well worth checking out.
Heh! In case no one's told you yet, tighty whities are skivvies. Ball-huggers. Fruit-of-the-Looms. Got it?
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Post by CovenantJr »

FizbansTalking_Hat wrote:I've been a fan of Mieville for quite some time, I find his work interesting. It is not always the easiest to get through but it is worth the time it takes to get immersed into his world, and once you do its a fun time, cheers.
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Post by Darujhistan »

Haven't read anything by him yet, but i'm really looking forward to the New Crobuzon novels starting with PSS.
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