| Re: Perdido Street Station
I read PSS a few years ago, followed by The Scar and Iron Council. I liked all three, but had trouble empathising with the Scar's characters. The world of Bas Lag, especially New Crobuzon, is so richly invoked; thank heaven's I haven't started to smell it, though!
One thing: Mieville has created a world where, I'd guess, most of us would understand the various opposition groups, if not empathise with all of their members. I wonder, is this his how Mieville sees our world, e.g. London? Is this why he has his particular political stance?
Anyway, back to my re-reading of PSS! |