437 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356515151
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: Not specified
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 11,856 reviews
Moods
mysterious 47%
tense 41%
dark 29%
funny 26%
challenging 25%
hopeful 21%
emotional 19%
reflective 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 12%
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: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, Racial slursModerate
Sexual assault, Homophobia, Sexual harassmentMinor
Abortion, Police brutality437 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780356515151
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Orbit
Publication date: Not specified
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 11,856 reviews
Moods
mysterious 47%
tense 41%
dark 29%
funny 26%
challenging 25%
hopeful 21%
emotional 19%
reflective 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 12%
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: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Xenophobia, Racial slursModerate
Sexual assault, Homophobia, Sexual harassmentMinor
Abortion, Police brutality