Re: RARA-AVIS: HB/Noir SF

From: Patrick ( pat512@mindspring.com)
Date: 29 Nov 2003


On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 17:09:57 +0000, < tieresias@att.net> wrote:

> Although I haven't read anything by him, a friend in the know
> about "cyberpunk" SF/Fantasy is pretty high on British author China
> Mieville. Anyone heard of or read his stuff?

I've read all three novels. I think he's very good, if still a little raw. I think I still favor _King Rat_, or parts of it anyway, but his polish has been increasing rapidly. I don't think I'd call any of his books hardboiled. I'm never sure what to call noir.

Pat

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