alisoflicker 's review for:

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

5.0

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective 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: Complicated

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 The City We Became is a riveting science fiction novel. A brilliant, confrontational exploration of white supremacy through the deconstruction of H.P Lovecraft, the dissection of intersectional indenities and the unflinching depiction of white complicity in societal distruction. It also features a diverse cast of characters who are unapologetically human and flawed. Even the character I could by no means like, was written to be understood, her background and current situation lending to her mindset.