Un Lun Dun
By China Mieville
Published January 2008
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I love China Mieville's writing and while this book doesn't match the complexity and innovation of Perdido Street Station or The Scar, it's a hugely enjoyable read. There's a dash of Alice in Wonderland and the playfulness of a Piers Anthony Xanth novel, held together by Mieville's sparkling language and vivid imagery.
The book follows the adventures of a young girl who finds herself in an alternate London and has to save its citizens from a nasty villain known as The Smog. It's a wonderful journey, filled with interesting characters and creative twists. At times it's almost too clever, but the wit is tempered with heart. While intended for a younger audience, there's plenty for everyone to enjoy, and the usual social commentary lurking in Mieville's work is only a light undercurrent, overshadowed by the general fun of the story. Definitely worth picking up!
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