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The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

219 reviews

rmlknisely's review

adventurous challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Racism

franksreads's review

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Xenophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs

jaysaysnope's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I want to love a place the way N.K. Jemisin loves New York City. The ending was a little anticlimactic for me, but

the betrayal of Staten Island

was so good (and honestly, realistic to the character), I cannot wait to find out how it’s dealt with in The World We Make.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Cultural appropriation, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Classism, Islamophobia, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Colonisation, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Police brutality

hanz's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Racism, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Sexual assault

Minor: Abortion

holly_hock's review

adventurous reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Colonisation, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Racism, War, Xenophobia, and Violence

Minor: Sexism, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

creatinglore's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Colonisation and Police brutality

brynalexa's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

There’s something about NK Jemisin’s endings that make me want to go right back to page one as soon as I’m done. She also loves to end a book underground. I read that people feel the character introductions are a slog but I completely disagree- the character introductions and them finding each other IS the plot. I loved how the world building and plot were so expertly weaved into the character work. I was sad to be introduced to Queens last because I liked being in her head quite a bit.  I’ll be picking up the sequel ASAP. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia

Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Cannibalism, Car accident, Rape, and Racism

ceesea's review

adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Stylistically beautiful lovecraftian (and digs at Lovecraft) tale. I have never wanted to visit every aspect of New York City more, in fact I feel like I already have!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Hate crime, and Police brutality

Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault

krystalicia_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Far from my usual genre but so glad I gave this a chance. I think this is a book that is definitely a top tier experience listening to the audio book as it really does immerses you into the story. I think this will really resonate with anyone who’s lived in the city, but I feel like the descriptions would help most get into the story. I often forget Staten Island is a part of the city, and as I learn more about it, I can see why. I’m hoping for some massive character development for her in the next book but I’m also not holding my breath. One thing I wish we did have was more exploration of the other POVs. I feel like we got a lot from the Bronx and Staten Island, and a lot of Manhattan in the beginning, but we still don’t really know why Manny was chosen to be the city, especially if he was just getting there. I would have loved to get more POV from Brooklyn and Queens, and even Jersey City (which was such a fun little addition!!!). Excited to read the next one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, and Hate crime

Moderate: Rape

laurajeangrace's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and War

Minor: Abortion and Death