wait you hadn’t read The City and The City? I was struggling with how to say it more clearly because that possibility didn’t even occur to me. Bump it up your TBR if you want a sense of accomplishment, it’s VERY short
Moved to the top of my list, per your rec. I've been hesitant about reading more Miéville. He's clearly a very good writer, but Perdido Street Station *hurt* me.