pinknoface's review against another edition
Just wasn't doing it for me, it just trows you in the world without any explanation of anything, tried to do it but felt falt
books_andprobablysome_wine's review against another edition
1.0
I got very YA vibes from this and found the characters flat and uninteresting. I heard great things about this authors later works and going to give those a try.
enbyglitch's review against another edition
5.0
Jeminsin does it again! Or did it, earlier. There are a lot of themes in this book that are echoed and amplified in The Broken Earth trilogy, yet I still found a lot to enjoy here.
Though the narrative is limited to a few locations, the descriptions are breathtaking and creativity abounds. I enjoyed the book's investigation of power, corruption, worship, and responsibility.
A lot of fantasy authors try to include sex in their narratives, either to sway a portion of the romance crowd or pursue 'realism'. I haven't read anything that comes close to being half as successful as this book on that front.
Sex and love in this book are intimately twined with deity, willpower, violence, and control. The result is fascinating and heartwrenching. I'll be very interested to see whether this is carried forward in the sequels.
I'd also love to hear what Jemisin would change if she wrote this book today. Her hinting of Nahadoth as genderfluid would probably be much more central, as would other queer characters I hope!
Though the narrative is limited to a few locations, the descriptions are breathtaking and creativity abounds. I enjoyed the book's investigation of power, corruption, worship, and responsibility.
A lot of fantasy authors try to include sex in their narratives, either to sway a portion of the romance crowd or pursue 'realism'. I haven't read anything that comes close to being half as successful as this book on that front.
Sex and love in this book are intimately twined with deity, willpower, violence, and control. The result is fascinating and heartwrenching. I'll be very interested to see whether this is carried forward in the sequels.
I'd also love to hear what Jemisin would change if she wrote this book today. Her hinting of Nahadoth as genderfluid would probably be much more central, as would other queer characters I hope!
percym03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nbhatta's review against another edition
5.0
Super like.
It was a bad idea starting this book so close to some important deadlines as I was up until 3am just to finish reading the novel. I couldn't put it down!
I'm going to hold off starting the second book until the weekend, but I really am looking forward to it.
It was a bad idea starting this book so close to some important deadlines as I was up until 3am just to finish reading the novel. I couldn't put it down!
I'm going to hold off starting the second book until the weekend, but I really am looking forward to it.
rebie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
elliebeemellie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5