Description
In this genre-bending noir mystery, Inspector Tyador Borlú investigates the murder of a woman whose body is discovered in the city of Besźel—a metropolis that exists in the same physical space as its rival city, Ul Qoma. The investigation forces Borlú to navigate the extraordinary rules that govern these two cities: citizens must "unsee" the other city and its inhabitants, acknowledging their presence only through official channels and sanctioned border crossings. As Borlú pursues the truth across the boundary between worlds, he uncovers a conspiracy that challenges everything he understands about the nature of his reality and the invisible walls that divide his world. China Miéville crafts a haunting, intellectually provocative tale that blends detective fiction with philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of perception, identity, and the arbitrary nature of borders. This inventive novel stands as a masterwork of speculative fiction, offering readers a murder mystery unlike any other.
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paperback
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2009
337 pages
ISBN: 9780345497512
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The City & the City by China Miéville.