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A review by cvbattum
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
The second part of the Broken Earth Trilogy falls only marginally behind its predecessor. It gets a lot darker and more grim, but we also get to learn a lot more about the world. The slow trickle of new lore keeps you invested at all times.
Of course the writing is stunning once more. There is good cadence to the sentences and the writing is complex. It is never complicated however, and reaches moments of poetic beauty at times. Even punctuation and styling is employed to deepen the emotional expression, something I am a huge fan of.
The one thing this book could have been improved in, is its pacing. Towards the middle, it drags a little. Not all that much happens in this part, except more exposition, more setup for the big finale. It's impressive it managed to stay interesting nonetheless, and I highly recommend it.
Of course the writing is stunning once more. There is good cadence to the sentences and the writing is complex. It is never complicated however, and reaches moments of poetic beauty at times. Even punctuation and styling is employed to deepen the emotional expression, something I am a huge fan of.
The one thing this book could have been improved in, is its pacing. Towards the middle, it drags a little. Not all that much happens in this part, except more exposition, more setup for the big finale. It's impressive it managed to stay interesting nonetheless, and I highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence