Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

192 reviews

bex4dayz's review against another edition

challenging dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child death, Child abuse, and Slavery

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Cannibalism

mauricekofi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

I don't think I can describe accurately what this book makes me feel except awesomely sad and elated. Jemisin is a master of her craft and I thank God I came across her writing because I'm changed for life and you will be too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Gore, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Racism, Toxic relationship, Genocide, Child death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Body horror, Cannibalism, Gaslighting, Grief, and Slavery

laraloops's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

4.75

A beautifully written book, filled with conflict that felt real and powerful. The characters aren't perfect but you love them - I liked the way that the book focused on identify and interwove it in the perspective changes. The book was poignant and the world building intriguing but I didn't get too lost. I loved the inclusion of LGBT+ characters and how they were both very prevalent and naturally included in the story. The relationships between characters were so well written, complicated and messy but there's also love there so prevalent as well.

I'm excited to read the next book, especially interested to find out about the Stone Eaters and their motives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery

Moderate: Violence, Death, and Sexual content

Minor: Sexual harassment

confusedgoat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Slavery, Child death, and Sexual content

faithaforman's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

Excellent storytelling with dark moments that will take your breath away.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Classism, Slavery, Child death, and Cursing

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Hate crime, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Pedophilia

julesmcf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

This book had me shaking for excitement and in the end every chapter held a new revelation that totally blew my mind. 100% recommend! A have-to-read for all fantasy and sci-fi lovers.

I especially enjoyed the very diverse set of characters + queer love story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Torture, and Violence

Minor: Cannibalism, Slavery, and Bullying

agedmordorblue's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? No

5.0

Refreshing and unique fantasy/sci-fi mix! The book takes on some dark themes (slavery, opression, racism) in a confrontational and unforgiving manner packed in a mysterious and intricate story. I'm quite a fan of the revealing the world through natural conversations appracoh the author took. I think it's more engaging that way. I also really enjoyed the difference in writing, between the three POVs. That is really well done. Overall really recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Racism, and Racial slurs

justtryingmybesthere's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring sad 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Death, and Child death

Minor: Cannibalism, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Sexism, and Slavery

erinpiac's review against another edition

challenging 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Suicide attempt, and Violence

sofipitch's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

5.0

Stayed up late to finish this so writing less than it deserves but fucking excellent. One thing that really stood out was how engaging the prose was, especially doing a similar bit that Harrow the Ninth does (well, did before). Every bit of this was so well put together, I don't feel like anything overpowers one another, the plot, characters, themes, etc stand in equal importance, which makes for a really engaging and rich read. Also not afraid to get dark

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Child abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Body horror, Death, and Grief