66 pages 2 hours read

N. K. Jemisin

The Fifth Season

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Reviews & Readership

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N. K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season is widely acclaimed for its imaginative world-building, diverse characters, and intricate plotting. Critics praise its unique narrative structure and exploration of social themes. However, some readers find the pace slow and the complexity overwhelming. Overall, it is celebrated for its originality and depth, cementing Jemisin's place in contemporary fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fifth Season?

Fans of intricate world-building and socially conscious narratives will find The Fifth Season compelling. Readers who enjoy the complexity of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and the deep societal critiques in Octavia Butler’s works will be particularly drawn to Jemisin’s masterful tale.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Identity: Gender
Genre
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Topics
Gender / Feminism
LGBTQ