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A review by nookandcrannyseattle
Kraken by China MiƩville

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It was completely unhinged and I loved every moment. I understand why it is "technically" classified as fantasy, but it doesn't feel much that way at all. Lots of scifi undertones, even though there's no science, really. (The Star Trek easter egg was a trip!) Lots of explicit horror elements. Cosmic, even, although the gods may or may not be real and/or alive. And yeah, urban fantasy, I see it. It was VERY London, like, a love letter to and the embodiment of the city, and I was fully on board!