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A review by boba_nbooks
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was a delightful trip. It wasn't what I expected, but I don’t think that’s the point of the book. It’s meant to be unexpected and otherworldly, which is what makes it so fun. Being someone who hasn’t been to New York, I still really enjoyed learning about the different boroughs and their “personalities.” It was cool to see each one personified - you don’t usually think of a city as a person, but I loved being able to explore that line of thinking. Not giving 5 stars just because I was confused at times, but I think that also made it fun that I could be confused with the city. Great read!
Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Classism