The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

The Obelisk Gate

The Broken Earth #2

N.K. Jemisin

448 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

The season of endings grows darker as civilisation fades into the long, cold night.Essun has found shelter, but not her missing daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request only Essun can grant.

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Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 76%
tense 51%
emotional 50%
mysterious 49%
challenging 38%
sad 21%
reflective 15%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 20% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.34

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