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rawriianna's review against another edition
It just was really not entertaining for me and listening to the audiobook while reading. Perhaps another time I’ll come back but I figured to let other library patrons borrow it and returned early.
sofia_santana's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Racism, Transphobia, and Homophobia
delafrate's review against another edition
I just couldn’t. I don’t know. Maybe it was the audiobook. Try again later?
baybooks's review against another edition
4.0
The premise of the story is absolutely brilliant. The story is fast paced. The characters are realistic, relatable and fun, albeit in a fantasy world.
One of my favorite quotes “You will embody a city of millions. You need not be them, but know they are part of you”
I hope to pick up the rest of the trilogy when they become available.
One of my favorite quotes “You will embody a city of millions. You need not be them, but know they are part of you”
I hope to pick up the rest of the trilogy when they become available.
libbyajt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
slow-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? No
5.0
dinasamimi's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so fun and great and smart. If you're craving a quintessentially NYC read, as I was, you're in for a treat. Jemisin's fantasy worlds are so layered and disorienting, even more so as she takes us through the five boroughs, literally embodied by an array of human avatars. There's a lot to unpack with the Lovecraft commentary and racist overtones. It's all so deeply researched and well done.
deliadiaz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
I am between 4 and 4.5 on this one.
A really creative and enjoyable read. What would happen if a city became alive? In this novel, people are "chosen" to become the personification of a NYC borough. They band together to help protect NYC from a mysterious power that wishes to see the city die.
What to listen to while reading...
Empire State of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys
New York, I Love You by LCD Soundsystem
Manhattan by Cat Power
The Bronx by Booker T Jones & Lou Reed
No Sleep Till Brooklyn by the Beastie Boys
Brooklyn in the Summer by Aloe Black
Boom Diggy by Zabk Night and Jasmine Walia
Crazy by Daniela Andrade
The Only Living Boy in New York by Kishi Bashi
Still New York by MAX & Joey BadA$$
A really creative and enjoyable read. What would happen if a city became alive? In this novel, people are "chosen" to become the personification of a NYC borough. They band together to help protect NYC from a mysterious power that wishes to see the city die.
What to listen to while reading...
Empire State of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys
New York, I Love You by LCD Soundsystem
Manhattan by Cat Power
The Bronx by Booker T Jones & Lou Reed
No Sleep Till Brooklyn by the Beastie Boys
Brooklyn in the Summer by Aloe Black
Boom Diggy by Zabk Night and Jasmine Walia
Crazy by Daniela Andrade
The Only Living Boy in New York by Kishi Bashi
Still New York by MAX & Joey BadA$$
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this weird book. Fantasy but also NY love. Reminded me of Neil Gaiman and The strain, which both got me back into reading! My concerns were that some parts were too long and some were too short!
nancydrewblood's review against another edition
3.0
I like the writing style but for most of the book, I just wasn’t sure about the concept. I’m intrigued enough to read the next book in the series to see if it gets a”better.