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The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

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lizclark81'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? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Slower than The Fifth Season, but still well-paced for Book 2 of a trilogy. I loved the introduction of Nassun as a character, and I found the progress of Essun's character really compelling. The world Jemisin has created feels really rich and full, and I can't wait to see what transpires on The Stone Sky.

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ergogretchen's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional tense 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? Yes

5.0

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hannhubb's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective 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

4.75

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zoiejanelle's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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

this book was SO SLOW but it really expanded on the incredible world established in The Fifth Season. the magic, the science, was all extremely fascinating and i was continually perplexed and in awe of this universe.

i had to stop reading about 1/3rd through because of a few of the trigger warnings i list below, but i am very glad i kept going.

NK Jemisin has such a unique way with words and her characters are all so tangible and emotive. Essun and Alabaster ripped my heart out time and time again, and i empathized with Nassun on so many unexpected levels. i cannot wait to read the (what i have heard will be) thrilling conclusion to the trilogy.

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savvylit's review against another edition

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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? Yes

4.0

(Review is for the whole trilogy but still spoiler-free:)

This series was absolutely riveting and compelling. The Broken Earth trilogy is not only a sci-fi/fantasy epic but also a centuries-spanning mystery. Jemisin's characterization and world-building are perfection. Personally, I do not usually enjoy books with heavily detailed world-building, but my interest in the characters kept me invested long enough to accept and eventually delight in the setting of Broken Earth. Syenite, Alabaster, Essun, Lerna, Innon, Tonkee, Hoa, Nassun, Ykka... I truly fell in love with each of these often deeply flawed humans being stretched to the limits of survival.

This trilogy is stunning for its honesty and nuance regarding the spectrum of humanity. Among the known characters, there is no strict good vs. evil dichotomy. There are just humans with or without the knowledge to make the right decisions. Even characters who seem to be enemies are more complex than that. Additionally, Jemisin's characters often challenge the gender binary and celebrate love in all forms. Lastly, beyond the multi-faceted people, this series contains disturbing and thought-provoking analogies for real world oppression and hatred. The subject matter is heavy but realistically and compassionately portrayed. I can't wait to read more of Jemisin's work!

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sparklefarm's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

3.75

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mmccombs's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.0

While not as gripping as the first, it still holds its own as an incredibly, well, magical installment in the trilogy. It does the 2nd book thing where it builds up context and a lot of the content feels like a bridge, but it still felt like it’s own story with compelling twists and turns. I loved getting Nassun’s perspective and as a result, seeing more facets of this world. And Essun is just… THE character I love her. Very excited to probably immediately start the third book!!

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