thebookcoyote's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
TW/CW: Language, violence, body horror, fantasy violence, police violence, sexual talk and situations
REVIEW: I had been looking forward to this book since I finished The City We Became. It was such a unique premise for a story – unlike anything I’d ever read before – and I was dying to know how the story ended. This is that book, and it succeeded in everything that I wanted it to.
The World We Make picks up a couple of months after the end of The City We Became. I can’t give a lot of plot description without spoiling that book, but it works as a continuation of that story, picking up the plots and characters where they had been left and heading towards an exciting conclusion.
One of my favorite things about Jemisin’s writing in these two books is how she isn’t afraid to confront the politics and current events that clearly shaped some of the chapters in this book. Some people might not like this, of course, but I think it adds a lot to the story as a whole. But if you want a book that doesn’t tackle anything important, this book isn’t it.
The worst thing about this book is just that I’m sad it’s the last one in this universe! I would have loved to read more about the other cities, and what happens to all the new cities that were preparing to be born. I guess it’s a good thing, though, if the worst thing you can say about a book is that you wish there were more of it!
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for good science-fiction/urban fantasy. You won’t be disappointed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Police brutality, Body horror, Racism, Transphobia, Violence, and Homophobia
bi_n_sad's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Classism, Deportation, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Violence, Toxic friendship, Transphobia, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
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