Book · 2018 · Fiction, fantasy, general
The Broken Earth Trilogy: The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky
Why people recommend it
The Broken Earth Trilogy: The Fifth Season, The Obelisk Gate, The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin is an acclaimed fantasy series that follows a profound narrative arc across a volatile, changing world. On The Book Review, Gilbert Cruz discussed the trilogy and highlighted how the author had successfully completed the sequence while winning two consecutive Hugo awards for best novel in the process. Pamela Paul also discussed the trilogy on The Book Review, specifically pointing out that the final installment, The Stone Sky, brings the epic multi-book narrative to a definitive close. In addition, Ezra Klein shared his enthusiasm for the series during an episode of The Book Review, stating explicitly that he was a huge fan of the books and loved the Broken Earth Trilogy. Together, these contributors on The Book Review underscored the immense literary impact, critical reception, and dedicated readership that the trilogy has garnered since its publication, praising the author's ambitious world-building and exceptional storytelling achievements throughout the multi-volume epic.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Pamela Paul Discussed
- Ezra Klein Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“and she just finished her broken Earth Trilogy in the process winning two Hugo awards for best novel in a row”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“It's the final book in her broken Earth trilogy”
Ezra Klein — 1 mention
“I'm a huge fan of these books I I love the broken Earth Trilogy”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
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