She does this through the eyes of three very different women. Completely unafraid of making a point, while telling a wholly engaging tale, Jemisin paints a brutal and sickening picture of the ways that these people are taken advantage of, controlled, and killed.
It is here that The Fifth Season really spreads its wings.
Set on a world where the earth frequently goes through apocalyptic events known as Seasons, this novel tells a number of personal stories – both before and during this final Season.Īmong these people are those born with the unnatural ability to manipulate the earth oppressed and treated like they are less than human. Wildly imaginative and fiercely told, The Fifth Season is an excellently written fantasy far removed from the traditional trappings of knights and castles. The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin is one of these sorts of books however, and I’m extremely pleased to say this, it is one of the best books I have read in years. It’s why some people are always so skeptical of books that receive nothing, but praise when they release. A double edged sword of massive proportions, it can cut the readers, and the authors, with nary a chance for either side to regain their footing. There is no greater threat in the book industry than hype. I just finished The Fifth Season and thought I'd share my thoughts on it below.
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