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A review by jakepasseri
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A really good read that flips (and critiques) the Lovecraftian ideas over the fear of the unknown to critique and comment on modern political issues (though it can be ham-fisted at times)
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Colonisation