China Mieville Quotes

A collection of quotes by China Mieville.

China Mieville is a British author known for his groundbreaking works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Born on September 6, 1972, in Norwich, England, Mieville has gained a reputation for his uniquely imaginative writing style, blending elements of urban fantasy, surrealism, and politics. He has been honored with multiple literary awards, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award, British Fantasy Award, and Hugo Award. Mieville's notable works include "Perdido Street Station," "The City & the City," and "Embassytown." He is recognized for challenging genre conventions and pushing the boundaries of speculative fiction.

I think there's something quite interesting about the almost

I think there's something quite interesting about the almost tragic quality of a lot of overwrought prose, because it has a much more self-conscious awareness of its own failure to touch the real.

China Mieville

Failure

But I do think it's important to remember that writers do no

But I do think it's important to remember that writers do not have a monopoly of wisdom on their books. They can be wrong about their own books, they can often learn about their own books.

China Mieville

Wisdom

I always felt sorry for the sidekick as a kid. They never go

I always felt sorry for the sidekick as a kid. They never got their due and it left a very bad taste in the mouth - they are defined by a subordinate relationship to someone else. I always felt like a bit of sidekick when I was a kid and it didn't feel fair.

China Mieville

Relationship