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amanda_doty's review
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
Plot is a bit slow in the beginning, but when it picks up...whoo. I think I read the second half of this book in 2 days. I could not put it down. Jemisin's way with words is magical. The magic(?) system is unique and the world-building leaves enough to the reader to really feel like you're there, but as like a visitor, not a native. The characters are flawed and believable. The themes are real and raw and the way Jemisin handles them is poignant, but not cliche. The best parts of this book are definitely Jemisin's writing style (I have over 200 highlights and notes...which is a lot) and the character building. Overall rating 4.05. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Physical abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Slavery
szjsabrina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
sweet_rocks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Fifth Season was a fun read for me, someone trying to branch out into different genres and get back into reading. I found it more gripping in the second half than the first, but this didn't deter me too much from finishing it relatively quickly. I'd recommend this to someone looking to dip their toes into fantasy. The world-building can get a bit dense at points, but not so much that it's difficult to follow. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and found it very entertaining!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
chantellimus's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Violence, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Xenophobia, Child death, Genocide, War, Hate crime, Bullying, Body horror, Abandonment, Grief, Murder, and Racial slurs
jnavbar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Cannibalism and Torture
hkuhlman7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
I think I'll always be partial to authors who are clearly trying to push the envelope and try new things. The first 300 or so pages of this book are incredible. There's a whole bunch of big twists, and Essun is a wonderfully flawed character. I will also probably remember the opening line to this book forever. I think the set-up was so compelling that my mind just went racing with lofty expectations, and the final couple of reveals weren't quite as cool as what my brain conjured up. Awesome book though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
flyintothestorm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Me ha encantado la estructura, la historia cada vez me ha ido atrapando más (aunque engancha desde el principio) y los temas que trata son interesantes. Además, releer el prólogo al final, teniendo el contexto, es bastante satisfactorio.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Cannibalism
jjokokomo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is not a fast read. The world building is immense and complicated. The characters can be difficult but I quickly became invested in them. There are many twists and turns and the author continues to keep the reader guessing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, and War
fleur____'s review
adventurous
dark
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Child death
sinturaconese's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Sexual content