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4.5 Stars, most likely. Though not far from a full 5 Stars. The Fifth Season is unlike anything I've read in a long time. A perfect blend of science fiction and fantasy with a fascinating world.
The prose is very pretty, the world building interesting and the characters enticing. It's been a while since I've read a book where I liked everything. All POV characters (three female protagonists), the setting, the story and the prose.
It took me a few pages to get into Jemisin's style, especially the c ...more
The prose is very pretty, the world building interesting and the characters enticing. It's been a while since I've read a book where I liked everything. All POV characters (three female protagonists), the setting, the story and the prose.
It took me a few pages to get into Jemisin's style, especially the c ...more
If Goodreads allowed half stars, I'd give this book 3.5. The characters and situations were all interesting to read about, but I've got two issues with the book that keep it from a higher rating.
1. Too much of the book feels like setup for future books, making this one feel a bit unfinished.
2. The book hops around in the timeline but never tells you that what's happening. ...more
1. Too much of the book feels like setup for future books, making this one feel a bit unfinished.
2. The book hops around in the timeline but never tells you that what's happening. ...more
I decided to add this book to my reading list based on the fact it won a Hugo Award in 2016 and its sequel; The Obelisk Gate was nominated won for the same award in 2017.
The story is well written. The world and atmosphere were interesting.
Why am I giving a 3-star rating?
I never became fully invested in the characters. Overall the story was morose, and it didn't have a satisfying ending.
Did I enjoy the book enough to read the sequel? Maybe.
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The story is well written. The world and atmosphere were interesting.
Why am I giving a 3-star rating?
I never became fully invested in the characters. Overall the story was morose, and it didn't have a satisfying ending.
Did I enjoy the book enough to read the sequel? Maybe.
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Apr 16, 2016
Bishopza
marked it as to-read
May 17, 2016
Brandon Barnes
marked it as to-read
Jul 14, 2016
Morgan
marked it as to-read
Jan 04, 2018
Debbie
marked it as to-read
Jun 27, 2018
Lesley
marked it as to-read
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Jun 30, 2018
Leilani
marked it as to-read
Aug 15, 2018
Tessa
marked it as to-read
May 17, 2019
Richard
marked it as to-read
