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Mystery & Thriller· United Kingdom

The City & The City

by China Miéville
Aggregate Editorial Score67/100
★Hugo Award
Published 20101139 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The City & The City by China Miéville is a landmark work of mystery & thriller, first published in 2010. Two cities—Besźel and Ul Qoma—occupy the same geographical space, their citizens trained from birth to 'unsee' the other city. When a murder crosses the border between them, Inspector Borlú must navigate both worlds. Miéville's Hugo and Arthur C. Clarke Award winner is a brilliant genre-bending noir. Themes of parallel cities, identity, law run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2010.

Book Details

AuthorChina Miéville
Published2010
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages1139
Category🔍 Mystery & Thriller
ISBN9780345497529
Editorial Score67/100
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Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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201059
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China Miéville
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The City & The City about?

Two cities—Besźel and Ul Qoma—occupy the same geographical space, their citizens trained from birth to 'unsee' the other city. When a murder crosses the border between them, Inspector Borlú must navigate both worlds. Miéville's Hugo and Arthur C. Clarke Award winner is a brilliant genre-bending noir.

Who wrote The City & The City?

The City & The City was written by China Miéville, from United Kingdom. First published in 2010.

What awards has The City & The City won?

The City & The City has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2010.

Is The City & The City worth reading?

The City & The City is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 59/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in parallel cities, identity, law.

Where can I buy The City & The City?

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What category is The City & The City?

The City & The City is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

What country is The City & The City from?

The City & The City originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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