The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

The Obelisk Gate

The Broken Earth #2

N.K. Jemisin with Robin Miles (Narrator)

13 hours, 19 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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Description

The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun -- once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger -- has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30,918 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 75%
emotional 51%
tense 51%
mysterious 48%
challenging 38%
sad 21%
reflective 16%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 17%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 21% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.33

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