448 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316509855
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 24 March 2020
Description
Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city from an ancient evil in the first book of a stunning new novel by Hugo Award-winning and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.Every great city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myt...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,426 reviews
Moods
mysterious 47%
tense 41%
dark 29%
funny 27%
challenging 25%
hopeful 21%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 99%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, Racial slursModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentMinor
Abortion, Police brutality448 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316509855
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: 24 March 2020
Description
Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city from an ancient evil in the first book of a stunning new novel by Hugo Award-winning and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.Every great city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myt...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,426 reviews
Moods
mysterious 47%
tense 41%
dark 29%
funny 27%
challenging 25%
hopeful 21%
emotional 20%
reflective 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 99%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, Racial slursModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentMinor
Abortion, Police brutality