China Mieville
I have to appreciate Mieville's attention to detail. The Scar follows a character who was briefly mentioned in Perdido Street Station as the main character's ex-girlfriend. She starts the novel escaping the events of Perdido Street Station. She winds up on one of the most imaginative settings for a novel I've seen--a giant flotilla of various sorts of boats welded together. That doesn't sound as awesome written here but, trust me, it's pretty cool.
I liked this book more than Perdido Street Station. Even though both books are filled with action, tension, and tenderness, I enjoyed this book a little more because I was able to focus on the main character's journey through the perils of the book and her personal growth. More attention is also paid to the plight of the Remade. They are portrayed as victims, still, but victims who are more than sad sacks. They love, hate, and have a lot more to "do" in this book.
Grade: S Rank
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