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umamipop11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aliiloue's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Brilliantly written with a sure and engaging style. The characters leapt off the page and had clear voices throughout. i had to let go a bit and just go with the vibes but hoo boy did i love the ride. this felt so fresh and unique. i loved the concept and it was really interesting to see how it was developed. the ending felt a little rushed but i'm interested in checking out the second one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
nikabartoo's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
sararose_cozy's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book.
But around 100 pages in I found myself skimming just to get through it faster. I thought the premise would be interesting but I found it confusing not having one main protagonist - instead you get at least 5. All of the main characters I disliked. I didn’t like their personalities, they all felt somewhat angry?
I couldn’t understand the motive of the antagonist. Why is this happening? Just cuz?
Once again proof that I am not a fantasy reader, I suppose.
But around 100 pages in I found myself skimming just to get through it faster. I thought the premise would be interesting but I found it confusing not having one main protagonist - instead you get at least 5. All of the main characters I disliked. I didn’t like their personalities, they all felt somewhat angry?
I couldn’t understand the motive of the antagonist. Why is this happening? Just cuz?
Once again proof that I am not a fantasy reader, I suppose.
_kelly_'s review against another edition
5.0
This was fantastic. Highly recommend. Thank you to the audio team behind this, and the narrator for making it outstanding!
mfeezell's review against another edition
5.0
I used to be fascinated by New York as a child, and I feel like I understand it better than I ever could thanks to this book. It was scary, it was funny, it was tense, and even though I'm not from New York, nor have I ever even been to New York, the warm feeling of home and connectedness to something bigger than yourself is very familiar. I wonder what the Bay Area's denizens would be like.
tallahassee's review against another edition
5.0
This was so fucking good. As someone who loves stories where cities are a character in and of themselves, I was spoiled by the way Jemisin made New York into six distinct protagonists. I understand why this book wouldn't be for everyone but I couldn't tear myself away.
bakablue's review against another edition
I don't care about the characters and don't feel curious enough to continue
snipsss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.75