9/10 Un Lun Dun Roll call: Planning to read, reading or have read ? for September Discussion

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Un Lun Dun by China Miéville was the winner of our June Poll for Young Adult Fantasy.

The official group reading will be during August, with the discussion of China's book in September for the Young Adult Fantasy Month.

So post here if you plan to read this novel, are reading it or have already read it. Comments are welcome, no spoilers please. Let others know your opinion of this novel, so they may decide if this novel is worth reading.

[Rick]

Have read it, and loved it!

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

Well, considering how much of a fuss I made about it, I guess I better read it. ;)

[Aubrey]

Count me in!

[Laurel]

I'm trying to get my hands on a copy. Count me in too.

[Kristin]

i'm in!

[Jesi]

JJ wrote: "Un Lun Dun by China Miéville was the winner of our June Poll for Young Adult Fantasy.

The official group reading will be during August, with the discussion of China..."

Half.com is shipping my copy to me - I'm actually going to *read* this book, instead of "just" listen to it at work! It's going to be my first experience with Mieville, even though I've owned King Rat for a few years now.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm on the waiting list at the library.

[Elise]

I plan on picking up a copy later this month.

[Chris]

My library has a copy, so I'm good.

[Sandi]

It's on my Nook wish list. The ebook is fairly reasonable, so I'm probably going to go for it.

[Jesi]

Ryan wrote: "It just came in at the library, so it's up next for me when I'm done with my current ones, and I'm looking forward to it.

I once tried reading Perdido Street Station, and at the t..."

Kinda feeling the same way about King Rat. It's been on my shelf for a few years now, but I haven't touched it yet. Hoping that Un Lun Dun will be my gateway book.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Picked it up at the library...will wait a bit and start it.

[Serenity]

read it last summer, liked it a lot! I think it's a good intro to Mieville

[Kathy]

Plan on reading it.

[Mawgojzeta]

I will be reading this.

[Kristin]

Jesi wrote: "Ryan wrote: "It just came in at the library, so it's up next for me when I'm done with my current ones, and I'm looking forward to it.

I once tried reading Perdido Street Station, a..."

With Perdido, it took me about a fifth to a quarter of the way to really get into it. The writing style is very heavy and elaborate, which i find reflects the setting of those books. Once i got into them though, it was unbelievably worth it, and couldn't put it down.

so still looking forward to this one!

[Kelly]

this is one of the best books I have read this year. And considering I am at book 140, that says alot. the characters are capable of pulling your emotional puppet strings, the locations are imaginative, the story complex, yet not too brain-boggling. An excellent choice for Sept!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'll be "swimming upstream" here I guess, but I really didn't care for it that much. I'm glad you're enjoying it. My review is here if you care to read it... I'll understand if you don't as you already know I didn't enjoy it that much. :)

[Carmen]

I plan to read it.

[Jon]

I discovered this morning I can checkout the ebook from my local library's Overdrive website. So, I'll do that in a week or so.

[Jesi]

**flail** Can it be time to discuss the book yet? ...how 'bout now? ...now?

[Serenity]

read it last summer and loved it! As creative, entertaining, and awesome as it's cracked up to be :) Definitely a good intro to Mieville!

[Sandi]

I started the book nearly two weeks ago. I've been on page 66 for about a week. The book just isn't engaging me. It's a shame because I really like Perdido Street Station and The Scar. Even Kraken was engaging, if not comprehensible. This one is just boring me. Does it pick up?

[Book]

I have it checked out from the library, but have a few other books to read before I get to it

[Trace]

I've read this one too :D

[Chris]

Starting this one tonight....

[Kelly]

Read it this month, or last... One of my fav's!

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

So, those of who have read it in the past or just finished - feel free to come on over into the discussion threads and get things rolling...

[Sandi]

I got back into it and am almost done.

[Margot]

Got it from the library, started to read it, but put it down after 50 pages. Just not my cup of tea, I guess.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon]

Ok - it's me again.

There are a bunch of people in this thread who said they have read the book, but haven't participated in the threads.

Come on over! We don't bite!

A lot of people who have participated were a bit lukewarm about the book. There are a few people here who loved it. We'd really love to hear from you and get your perspective on things.

If you don't feel like there's a specific thread that your thoughts fit into - feel free the start another, or, if you're hesitant to do that, pm me and I'll open another thread with a name of your choosing.

Come on, folks - the floor is open and the mic's all yours. :)

[Alan]

Just finished reading The Name of the Wind i have added review to my blog here.