Perdido Street Station

About “Perdido Street Station”

New Crobuzon is a grimy city built around the remains of a massive dead creature, home to humans, Re-mades, and magical beings. The city is polluted and dangerous, ruled by a harsh government and its military. Isaac, a scientist who studies unusual theories, is approached by a half-bird, half-human being called the Garuda. The Garuda asks for help with a difficult request, which fascinates Isaac. At the same time, a strange caterpillar in Isaac's lab grows rapidly and consumes a hallucinogenic drug. When it transforms, it brings a terrible force to New Crobuzon. The novel, written by China Miéville, blends science, magic, and complex characters in a richly imagined world.