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Originally Posted by Ainulindale I think King Rat displays a touch of what is to come from Mieville's later works. We see the incredible imagination, and see examples what will become one of most distinct and perhaps peerless prose in the genre. II actually read his short, the Tain (if you missed this buy the Cities anthology that it included along with works by Paul di Phillipo and Geoff Ryman, Peter Crowther). A terrific story.
A nice spin on the Pied Piper of Hamelin myth, definately a sign of things to come, but I think it's defintely his weakest effort (whcih means it's better than 80% of the genre) |
I enjoyed King Rat, and I found some of the scenes so well written I felt sick. The only downside was the dialogue for King Rat
