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aliceofbattenberg's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
karyssa223's review
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
anindistinctaccountant's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Classism, Racism, Violence, Child abuse, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Vomit
Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, and Cultural appropriation
aldora's review against another edition
5.0
A fascinating story that is absolutely worth the 15 minutes it takes to get through. The amount of world and character building that the author manages to fit in to just over a dozen pages, without it feeling crammed in, is extraordinary.
timeakrauszova's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written short story about a young city protecting its people from cosmic threats. Despite being so short, this story nonetheless has all the passion and power that comes with all Jemisin works. It's brilliant and unlike anything else you'll ever read.
tshim's review against another edition
5.0
N. K. Jemisin's writing is like nothing else - there's a deafening heartbeat pulse of vitality to this one whose echoes are still throbbing in my brain. She's one of the few authors whose works can consistently bring tears to my eyes. Today with The City Born Great, she did it in less time than it takes me to make a cup of coffee. Wow.
alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
This was unique and fascinating. I'm looking forward to the full-length book coming out next year that will continue this story.