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Book Review of Perdido Street Station (New Crobuzon, Bk 1)

Perdido Street Station (New Crobuzon, Bk 1)
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One of the most horrific, exquisite and wonderful books I've read. Mieville's setting is utterly original, perfectly evoking the energy and pathos of a metropolis, and I couldn't scrub some of his images off of the inside of my skull if I tried (even with the right...assistance). I'm not generally a fan of horror but this was a five-star read, and not because it tread lightly (which I wouldn't say it did...)