The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

The Obelisk Gate

The Broken Earth #2

N.K. Jemisin

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun — once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger — has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a reque...

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Moods

adventurous 78%
dark 77%
mysterious 50%
emotional 49%
tense 47%
challenging 38%
sad 20%
reflective 14%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 21% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.35

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