The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

Inheritance Trilogy #1

N.K. Jemisin

432 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky - a palace above the clouds where gods' and mortals' lives are intertwined. There, to her shock...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,103 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
dark 68%
mysterious 62%
tense 40%
emotional 38%
challenging 25%
reflective 13%
hopeful 12%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 23% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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