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wvbookwitch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.75
robynlikesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Child abuse
mathiasaurous's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.0
hanreadsbooks28's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Easily one of the if not the best books I've ever read, you MUST read it. It is like nothing else.
jack_tompkins00's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The way the different tenses, time jumps and characters all intertwined and developed within such a short amount of pages was really enjoyable. Each time I stopped reading I wanted to read more. The plot is brilliant because even though I think I’ve sussed the way the story is going to go Jemisin has a way of completely altering where I think the story will go. Even with the predictable aspects of the book it didn’t take away any enjoyment. The only reason I haven’t given a 5 star is due to the fact that the first half is bit of a context hit and the second half feels like it’s prepping you for the rest of the trilogy. Now I don’t find this to be off putting at all as it’s made me excited for the next two however I just don’t quite think it’s on Sword of Kaigen level however it’s a very good read and one of my favourite this year. I love the characters including their flaws and I cannot wait to find out where the story ends up. So much I want to know about the past and the present to Essun’s story. Very happy I finally read it.
linnea442's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bibliosexual's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Even though the beginning was slow, I found my investment in this story. World and character building was amazing.
Even though the beginning was slow, I found my investment in this story. World and character building was amazing.
jessicadiaz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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