 First Edition | |
| Author | B. Catling |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | |
| Publisher | Vintage Books |
Publication date | March 7th, 2017 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 480 |
| ISBN | 978-1-1019-7272-4 |
| Preceded by | The Vorrh |
| Followed by | The Cloven |
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By contrast, the review at Kirkus calls the book "slow and murky" and criticizes its relentless focus on imagery over plot, characterization, or theme. [10]
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