A review by murderousscottishgremlin
A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine

adventurous 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? No

5.0

A brilliant conclusion to this duology. Martine’s writing is so lyrical and precise, and Mahit and Three Seagrass’ relationship is so well written. I loved how the narrative explores imperialism through memory, language, and personhood. Will probably be thinking about this for a long time.
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