A review by maritareads
The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The sequel to the Great Cities duology is just as well written as the first. On that front, Jemisin does not disappoint. However it feels like it has a good pace for a majority of the book to get an anticlimactic conclusion. She explained in the acknowledgments that her cup ran over when she was writing the duology and I understand, but it still felt unfinished. 

Manny is such a mystery and I wanted to know how he could become two cities at the same time. Who is his family? What is the extent of their abilities? What else don't we know about cities? Will Jemisin ever write a romance? etc.

Another thing that annoyed me was the saving the city through elections plot. Anything else would have been more creative. 


I'm curious about who would be my city's avatar though and how they would be embodied. I would love to read a story about Nairobi
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