The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

The Obelisk Gate

The Broken Earth #2

N.K. Jemisin

410 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Essun's missing daughter grows more powerful every day, and her choices may destroy the world in this "magnificent" Hugo Award winner and NYT Notable Book. (NPR) The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19,836 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
dark 76%
emotional 50%
mysterious 49%
tense 48%
challenging 38%
sad 20%
reflective 15%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 21% | Plot: 10%

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: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.34

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