City of Saints and Madmen
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2007
704
Short Story • Fiction
Ambergris • Fantasy World
2007
Adult
18+ years
City of Saints and Madmen by Jeff VanderMeer is a collection of interwoven stories set in the fantastical city of Ambergris. The work combines narratives, fictional history, and faux-academic texts, offering readers a complex portrayal of the city and its inhabitants. The book includes tales like "Dradin, In Love" and "The Transformation of Martin Lake," blending dark fantasy and meta-narrative elements.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Unnerving
Gritty
Contemplative
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City of Saints and Madmen by Jeff VanderMeer is lauded for its rich, imaginative world-building and unique storytelling, combining fantasy and metafiction. Reviewers appreciate its atmospheric depth and intricate details. However, some find its complex structure challenging and disjointed. Overall, it intrigues with originality and creative narrative techniques.
A reader who enjoys City of Saints and Madmen favors intricate world-building and experimental narratives. Fans of China Miéville's Perdido Street Station or Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves will appreciate its blend of fantastical elements, metafiction, and rich, layered storytelling.
8,263 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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704
Short Story • Fiction
Ambergris • Fantasy World
2007
Adult
18+ years
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