Embassytown
by China Miéville
Embassytown by China Miéville holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 17.4K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 345 pages.
About Embassytown
In the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak.Avice Benner Cho, a human colonist, has returned to Embassytown after years of deep-space adventure. She cannot speak the Ariekei tongue, but she is an indelible part of it, having long ago been made a figure of speech, a living simile in their language.When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Catastrophe looms, and Avice is torn between competing loyalties—to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place in a language she cannot speak yet speaks through her.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | China Miéville |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 345 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,388 |
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What genre is Embassytown?
Embassytown is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Embassytown worth reading?
Based on 17.4K reader ratings, Embassytown has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Embassytown?
Embassytown has 345 pages.
Who wrote Embassytown?
Embassytown was written by China Miéville. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Embassytown?
The ISBN-13 for Embassytown is 9780345524490.0.
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