The Obelisk Gate (The Broken Earth Book 2)
by N. K. Jemisin
The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 23.7K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 444 pages.
About The Obelisk Gate
""Intricate and extraordinary."--New York Times on The Fifth Season (A New York Times Notable Book of 2015) The second novel in a new fantasy trilogy by Hugo, Nebula & World Fantasy Award nominated author N.K. Jemisin. THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS ... FOR THE LAST TIME. The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun -- once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger -- has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request. But if Essun does what he asks, it would seal the fate of the Stillness forever. Far away, her daughter Nassun is growing in power - and her choices will break the world. For more from N.K. Jemisin, check out: The Inheritance Trilogy The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms The Broken Kingdoms The Kingdom of Gods The Inheritance Trilogy (omnibus edition) Shades in Shadow: An Inheritance Triptych (e-only short fiction) The Awakened Kingdom (e-only novella) Dreamblood Duology The Killing Moon The Shadowed Sun The Broken Earth The Fifth SeasonThe Obelisk Gate"--
"Essun--once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger--has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request. But if Essun does what he asks, it would seal the fate of the Stillness forever. Far away, her daughter Nassun is growing in power--and her choices will break the world"--
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | N. K. Jemisin |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 444 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,716 |
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The Obelisk Gate is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
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Based on 23.7K reader ratings, The Obelisk Gate has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
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The Obelisk Gate has 444 pages.
Who wrote The Obelisk Gate?
The Obelisk Gate was written by N. K. Jemisin. It was first published in 2016.
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The ISBN-13 for The Obelisk Gate is 9783426525166.
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