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That was definitely a mind blowing read. The book's world is constructed so carefully, confusing at the beginning but very satisfying at the end.
One of few books that the ending is not disappointing. Can't wait to read the sequel! ...more
One of few books that the ending is not disappointing. Can't wait to read the sequel! ...more
I don't quite know what to make of this book. It's objectively brilliant and beautifully written and yet it didn't really land for me. I don't read a ton of science fiction or fantasy, and this was definitely high fantasy. Lots of magic and lore. I'll read the rest of the series because I'm interested enough in the mechanics of how Jemisin pulls the story threads together but, eh, the plot itself and the characters kind of did nothing for me.
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A rich science-fiction/fantasy (maybe just sci-fi? not sure) story set in a world where people with powers are feared and outcast but necessary to maintain human life. When a natural disaster could thrust the world into a season of hunger and despair, the orogenes can control the earth, shifting it to protect people from shakes or volcanoes.
Robin Miles narrates the audiobook and although her voices aren't always consistent I just love listening to her voice. She has a really smooth, pleasing re ...more
Robin Miles narrates the audiobook and although her voices aren't always consistent I just love listening to her voice. She has a really smooth, pleasing re ...more
4.5 stars.
I loved the world built here, I can see it vividly. Have already reserved book #2 in the series.
I see that the book has been optioned for a TV series, it's going to need a lot of CGI! Looking forward to it. ...more
I loved the world built here, I can see it vividly. Have already reserved book #2 in the series.
I see that the book has been optioned for a TV series, it's going to need a lot of CGI! Looking forward to it. ...more
Top notch fantasy right here - gritty, complex and compelling 👏
Wow! So imaginative. After ending the book, I decided to go back and read a few pages of the beginning because I think some of the initial details would fall into place and make sense. The things that I enjoyed are the descriptions of the inhabitants of Stillness. They aren't described in the racial terms that we know, but it's clear the inhabitants of Stillness include people of color. In so many fantasy/dystopian novels the default is "whiteness." I also enjoyed the descriptions of how orogene
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So I had a hard time getting into this, I think it's because it was an audiobook. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the sequels.
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Nov 17, 2016
Kirstin
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Anne
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Jill
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