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A review by st_ender
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
I listened to the audiobook and the voice actor is doing an amazing job. It's an interesting concept, I found the book quite tense and was thrilled to see what happens next. May have enjoyed it more if I weren't an European and got all the little things I'm sure New Yorkers know but I had to just believe in.
Edit:
It's 4 am and I am thinking about the book again so I will upgrade the rating I guess.
Edit:
It's 4 am and I am thinking about the book again so I will upgrade the rating I guess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
There is a bit of a Web feeling- the characters try to uncover a bigger conspiracy against them. It's something I enjoy but I know is difficult for other people. There is also an organised Nazi group.