Reviews

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

kjord3985's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

mrsanderson's review against another edition

5.0

Spellbinding middle of this trilogy, with mysteries, intrigue, power, and wonder. 

Immersive & intricate storytelling, brilliant writing, all in the epic world she has crafted.

jessicadiaz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective 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

elladk's review against another edition

2.0

the first book in the trilogy was absolutely amazing; the plot and characters were intriguing and different but I’m honestly surprised that this book didn’t give me a reading slump... I felt like it was dragging a bit and the plot wasn’t interesting at all, I won’t waste my time reading the next book either.

jfaberrit's review against another edition

4.0

4, maybe 4.5 stars. The writing is excellent, and Jemisin has a clear understanding of the world and its characters, but there are definitely the signs of the Middle Book here, elements of rearranging the chessboard rather than establishing the rules or finishing the game. That said, the new plot line with Nassun, the daughter, is really well-done, showing the grasp of personalities that really makes Jemisin a special author. Needless to say, I think the final book in the trilogy will be highly awaited.

klevi's review against another edition

3.0

3,5
Una volta letto il primo libro, questo si fa leggere molto più velocemente, anche perché sinceramente ho smesso di cercare di capire perfettamente tutto il funzionamento di questi obelischi e di tutto il resto. A una certa succedono un po' troppe cose tutte insieme e non si ha il tempo di capire tutto. La parte iniziale l'ho apprezzata molto, la fine mi ha lasciato un po' perplessa.
Nassun deve darsi una calmata anche se posso capire perché si comporti così, Schaffa è... inquietante come sempre

sarahjo142's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.75

rfmassey's review against another edition

challenging dark tense 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

4.25

laurenvcoleman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

chasshole's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I definitely enjoyed The Fifth Season a bit more than this one but it was still so good! I loved reading about Nassun's journey and how things rolled out with her from book 1. I honestly love Hoa so much and I can't wait to find out some more about him! Essun is a very likeable but also disliked character back and forth for me but I can see the development coming and I feel like we get more of her throughout! Ready for book 3 now :)