therebelmonk 's review for:

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

4.5

adventurous challenging dark funny reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Jemisin is a queen of flipping the script and telling imaginative stories from the perspective of the colonized. While it moves at a slower pace in the first half, the world is enrapturing. Highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia

Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Alcohol