Status Updates From The Rouse

There's a part in here that just absolutely devastated me.

if I died did I think I’d still be a Catholic.

the ending of life and weaponised deployment of its aftermath

One of the strangest, most captivating and utterly original books l've ever read. It's a dense, rich, complex and sprawling epic. At least three main stories woven through a net of complex and fascinating characters.

It's equal parts exciting, sad, funny, baffling and visceral. But always engaging. I have yet to be anything other than fascinated by a Mieville book and this is no exception. Theres more to find.

850

Far more accessible than I was led to believe as, while the opening section is a slow-burn it reads rather quickly. More David Mitchell than Thomas Pynchon. Now whether it’s ultimately gonna payoff or just be a genre novel with extra stuff well…..