Reviews

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

gridner's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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? No

5.0

rhiaintheclouds's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

northeastbookfan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

klevi's review against another edition

4.0

Devo dire che all'inizio non ero molto convinta, è una storia molto particolare e lo stile di scrittura è diverso dal solito, molto asciutto e tagliente, sicuramente non il mio preferito. Ha iniziato a piacermi davvero dopo la metà, quando ho iniziato ad abituarmi allo stile e ai vari punti di vista. Sono curiosa di come continuerà, anche se non so se leggerò subito il secondo. Spoiler:
Il fatto di aver mostrato che la protagonista è una sola è stato geniale, mi chiedevo come le 3 storie si sarebbero incrociate e poi, bam, Essun è Syenite che è Damaya. Fantastico.

dalyandot's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

jxsu's review against another edition

5.0

wow wow wow. the writing, the story, the world building! all so unique and well done. can’t wait to dig into book 2!

violetadia's review against another edition

5.0

I wasn't sure about this book when I first started listening to it ( I had the audiobook version) but it actually turned into an amazing story that I definitely recommend reading. It's a bit different from your usual Fantasy novel which is nice. And if you're into audiobooks, I really liked the narration.

sadpear's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-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

Intense set up for a series

brighteyesbex's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.0

drewmcdonald's review against another edition

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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore

Minor: Sexual assault