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mmccombs's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Grief
studydniowka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Violence, War, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, and Genocide
Minor: Torture, Blood, and Cannibalism
beccaand's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Body horror, Death, Genocide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Slavery
Minor: Sexual content and Cannibalism
wren_rainbow's review against another edition
4.0
I will definitely reread this trilogy in a few years. It will be interesting to read this with a whole new perspective
Graphic: Death of parent, Genocide, Death, Body horror, Grief, War, Xenophobia, and Violence
Moderate: Cannibalism, Slavery, Gore, Confinement, and Physical abuse
some_random_person_hi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Abandonment, Genocide, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Stalking, Murder, Child death, Medical content, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Blood, Pregnancy, Torture, Hate crime, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Excrement, Colonisation, Cursing, and Sexual content
savvylit's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
This series was absolutely riveting and compelling. The Broken Earth trilogy is not only a sci-fi/fantasy epic but also a centuries-spanning mystery. Jemisin's characterization and world-building are perfection. Personally, I do not usually enjoy books with heavily detailed world-building, but my interest in the characters kept me invested long enough to accept and eventually delight in the setting of Broken Earth. Syenite, Alabaster, Essun, Lerna, Innon, Tonkee, Hoa, Nassun, Ykka... I truly fell in love with each of these often deeply flawed humans being stretched to the limits of survival.
This trilogy is stunning for its honesty and nuance regarding the spectrum of humanity. Among the known characters, there is no strict good vs. evil dichotomy. There are just humans with or without the knowledge to make the right decisions. Even characters who seem to be enemies are more complex than that. Additionally, Jemisin's characters often challenge the gender binary and celebrate love in all forms. Lastly, beyond the multi-faceted people, this series contains disturbing and thought-provoking analogies for real world oppression and hatred. The subject matter is heavy but realistically and compassionately portrayed. I can't wait to read more of Jemisin's work!
Graphic: War, Child death, Death, Grief, Violence, Racism, and Pregnancy
queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition
- 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
The Stone Sky is the final book in the Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin. This was a beautiful wrap to a stunning scifi/fantasy series. This series is incredibly complex and beautifully wrought.
We continue to get the story from Hoa's POV for both Nassun and Essun. Nassun is with Schaffa and has decided to follow the influence of a stone eater she calls Steel. His influence is destructive. Essun is recovering from the events of the prior book while travelling with the Castrima comm to find safety. All Essun wants to do is find her little girl, and make the world a better place for her. We also get a kind of origin story for the stone eaters from Hoa telling us about Syl Anagist and what happened to the moon.
The plot through these books is so expertly weaved. If you were able to get through the confusion of the first book, then this is a satisfying, if not sad, end. Jemisin has given us a masterclass in world building. Her use of language is exquisite, and I would say it is modern literature in its own right. I don't want to spoil the end, so I will end it here.
I greatly look forward to reading more Jemisin!
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Slavery and Violence
Minor: Child abuse
iloponis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
was like 3 stars for most of it but the ending GOT me
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Violence
surdiablo's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Genocide
Moderate: Grief, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
erikwmj's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence and Death