Viriconium by M. John Harrison

Viriconium

Viriconium #1-4

M. John Harrison with Neil Gaiman (Contributor)

462 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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For readers who revel in the mystical and the unknown, Viriconium is a treasure trove of surreal and psychedelic wonders, inviting those who delight in the decaying beauty of a world on the brink of destruction to immerse themselves in its haunting, dreamlike landscapes.

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A magnificent city existing on the ringes of the past, and on the brink of destruction, Viriconium • With a foreword by Neil Gaiman Available to American readers for the first time, this landmark collection gathers four groundbreaking fantasy clas...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 247 reviews

Moods

challenging: 84%

mysterious: 84%

dark: 69%

adventurous: 53%

reflective: 53%

sad: 30%

funny: 15%

tense: 15%

inspiring: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

53% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
20% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

8% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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