The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

The Obelisk Gate

The Broken Earth #2

N.K. Jemisin

321 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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Essun's missing daughter grows more powerful every day, and her choices may destroy the world in this "magnificent" Hugo Award winner and NYT Notable Book. (NPR)The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night.Ess...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30,970 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: 20% | 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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