2007; 471 pages. Awards : NY Times Bestseller; 2008 Locus Award for Young Adult Book. Miéville has won a Locus Award four times. Genre : YA; Sci Fantasy. Overall Rating : "A".
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This is (so far) Miéville's only YA book; all his other works are Sci Fi. Wikipedia calls him a part of the "New Weird" literary movement, but their article on that genre leaves a lot to be desired.
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My review in 50 words or less...
Un Lun Dun = UnLondon, which is in an alternate dimension. This is a Gaimanesque blend of Through The Looking Glass and His Dark Materials. Breaks all the rules of a traditional "quest" storyline. Written in "English", not "American". It's YA, but for adults too. Miéville roolz!
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