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The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

102 reviews

bookedbykiki's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5 

Genre: fiction, contemporary, fantasy, adventurous, mysterious, medium-paced 

CW: racism, xenophobia, sexual harassment, sexual assault, homophobia, police brutality 

For my first urban fantasy, this book did NOT disappoint. But Jemisin could never disappoint me. 

I tend to be a binge reader. Always trying to get to the end as fast as I can, but something about Jemisin books makes me what to sit and savour the ideas. Maybe its the beautiful prose, or maybe its the unimaginable magic and rules she slowly reveals to us in her books. Whatever it is I’ll ALWAYS be here for it. 

The City We Became is both a love letter and critical analysis of New York City and their institutions. When as ancient evil tries using the existing evil within the city as a tool, a unlikely group of people is left to figure out what is going on. 

Having visited NYC for the first time last year, it was so interesting being able to see aspects of the city I experienced myself and things I’d learned through my chats with @bigbooklover69 about urban spaces. 

I think so much can be pulled and leaned from this book to be applied to any city. The city is the people that make it and the culture they create together. It’s a divinely beautiful thing that many (often those with power) could give less of a fuck if it can’t be capitalized off of. 

I highly recommend for those interested in: 
  • Wanting to try an urban fantasy
  • Black future focused fiction
  • BIPOC queer representation
  • NYC social commentary
 
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jaysaysnope's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I want to love a place the way N.K. Jemisin loves New York City. The ending was a little anticlimactic for me, but
the betrayal of Staten Island
was so good (and honestly, realistic to the character), I cannot wait to find out how it’s dealt with in The World We Make.
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hanz's review

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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holly_hock's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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creatinglore's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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ceesea's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Stylistically beautiful lovecraftian (and digs at Lovecraft) tale. I have never wanted to visit every aspect of New York City more, in fact I feel like I already have!
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laurajeangrace's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious 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

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trisha_clay's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I loved this book! If you know New York City, I think you’ll love it all the more. There’s a horror and supernatural element that I particularly enjoyed. There are some campy, super-hero-esque themes, too. I love all of that. If that sounds like you, I recommend you check out this book. 
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readbycarina's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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amsswim's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I saw this book recommended everywhere, and it was totally worth it. N.K. Jemison has such a way with word, the descriptions were so vivid. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND listening to the audiobook, it's not just a read it has sound effects, music, and more. Made the descriptions amd story really come to life.
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