The Fifth Season Paperback - 2015
by N. K. Jemisin
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Reviewers widely hailed N. K. Jemisin’s novel as a groundbreaking fusion of fantasy and science fiction, citing audacious world-building, intricate structure, and incisive themes of oppression, identity, and survival. Many praised the diverse, queer-inclusive cast, the emotional power of the narrative, and several jaw-dropping twists, with some calling it a masterpiece. Common caveats noted a disorienting early stretch, a divisive second-person, present-tense voice, and occasional pacing lulls or grim content; a minority DNFed or found the characters hard to like. Overall, the consensus frames it as demanding but deeply rewarding, and a strong catalyst to continue the trilogy.
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- Title The Fifth Season
- Author N. K. Jemisin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Later Printing
- Pages 512
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Orbit, New York
- Publication date 2015-08-04
- Features Maps
- ISBN 9780316229296 / 0316229296
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.3 in (20.83 x 13.72 x 3.30 cm)
- Category Fiction - Fantasy
- Library of Congress subjects Mothers and daughters, Fantasy fiction
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015002138
- Dewey Decimal Code 813.6
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Citations
- Kirkus Reviews, 01/01/0001, Page 0
- Library Journal, 06/15/2015, Page 64
- New York Times Book Review, 08/09/2015, Page 20
- NY Times Notable Bks of Year, 12/06/2015, Page 26
- Publishers Weekly, 06/29/2015, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/02/2015, Page 36
- Romantic Times, 08/01/2015, Page 52
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