The Obelisk Gate - N.K. Jemisin

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⭐ 10.0/10

(Originally written by hoodie_logi)

I am not overstating, when I think this could be the greatest fantasy series I've read. With every book in the series receiving the Hugo award, my expectations were high, and they have been completely blown away.


Jemisin's world building is unlike anything that has ever been written. This is a world and people that know loss, and Jemisin drags us through the mud with them, slowly bringing forth new atrocities and old wounds to help us grow with the characters at their own pace.


The most intriguing bit about the series to me so far has been the narrative voice, and I really think it's the aspect that drives home the whole series for me. In essence, you are the main character in the story, and someone else is describing the things you go through, how they affect you and how you react to them. But it's all things that you know already, the narrative voice is simply helping you remember your journey.


That's really the best way I can describe it, I've never encountered a POV like it. The narrative voice interacts with and drives the story in a way I've never seen; it is so powerful.


I think I'm already going to begin the finale tonight because I just need to know what happens. If you enjoy reading, I'd highly recommend going and picking up this series today if you can, tomorrow at the latest.

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