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Kraken

Kraken

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China Miéville

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Robin

Oct 14, 2012 Robin rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, urban-fantasy

I can't decide if I like this or if the reading style is a dysfunctional marriage of James Joyce and Neil Gaiman on crack. It's a good thing I'm not a stranger to Cockney rhyming slang. For my American compats, if you have no idea what that is, this book may not be for you. On the other hand, I enjoy needing visual aides while I read, so what do I know? ...more

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May 19, 2010 Christy Stewart rated it liked it

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I enjoyed the act of reading this but couldn't take it seriously for some reason. ...more

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