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A review by finickyreader
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Here's me starting my N.K Jemisin journey, working my way up to the Broken Earth Trilogy.
First, let me say that I understand. I understand why N.K Jemisin is lauded to be such an amazing writer and storyteller. I was completely absorbed into this story from the very first chapter. Immediately noticing that there would be no info dumping (as is per the course of a new fantasy series) I was wary about not connecting with the story but the way Jemisin weaved her words did not leave me confused at all. I don't know how she did it but she did. I literally listened to 50% of the story in under 3 hours which shocked me because I've never done that before. A testament to her skill.
The second half of the story is what really sold it to me, I found myself openly exclaiming while listening to the audio book especially during the climax. I did not see those two twists coming and I loved it. In terms of the characters, I can't say I'm all for the characters - I like them for what they are as a part of the story and that's it. I'm neutral but that neutrality towards the characters didn't make me dislike the story in anyway.
I for one will definitely continue this series, especially after seeing it's more of an interconnected set of stories that will come to together in the last book. If this continues, if the rest of this series is amazing you will catch me buying physical copies.
fyi: the audio book I would highly recommend the narrator is phenomenal.
First, let me say that I understand. I understand why N.K Jemisin is lauded to be such an amazing writer and storyteller. I was completely absorbed into this story from the very first chapter. Immediately noticing that there would be no info dumping (as is per the course of a new fantasy series) I was wary about not connecting with the story but the way Jemisin weaved her words did not leave me confused at all. I don't know how she did it but she did. I literally listened to 50% of the story in under 3 hours which shocked me because I've never done that before. A testament to her skill.
The second half of the story is what really sold it to me, I found myself openly exclaiming while listening to the audio book especially during the climax. I did not see those two twists coming and I loved it. In terms of the characters, I can't say I'm all for the characters - I like them for what they are as a part of the story and that's it. I'm neutral but that neutrality towards the characters didn't make me dislike the story in anyway.
I for one will definitely continue this series, especially after seeing it's more of an interconnected set of stories that will come to together in the last book. If this continues, if the rest of this series is amazing you will catch me buying physical copies.
fyi: the audio book I would highly recommend the narrator is phenomenal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Incest