Middlegame (Alchemical Journeys, #1)
Middlegame (Alchemical Journeys, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Various US Locations • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Middlegame by Seanan McGuire, readers follow Roger and Dodger, two individuals created by an alchemist to embody the living embodiment of language and mathematics. As they discover their unique abilities, they must navigate their extraordinary connection and confront the dangers posed by their creator's ambitions.
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Review Roundup
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire has been praised for its inventive storytelling, complex characters, and masterful blending of genres. Critics appreciate the book's gripping narrative and unique premise, though some find the pacing uneven and the intricate plot challenging to follow. Overall, it is lauded for its originality and depth, with minor criticisms on execution.
Who Should Read Middlegame (Alchemical Journeys, #1)?
Readers who savor a blend of fantasy, science fiction, and intricate narratives will enjoy Middlegame by Seanan McGuire. Fans of the complex character development in V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic and the intellectual puzzles of Lev Grossman's The Magicians will find this book particularly gripping.
33,398 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Various US Locations • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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