N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season takes you on a journey through a fractured world constantly ravaged by cataclysmic earthquakes. This first book in the Broken Earth trilogy follows three women, each connected by their unique abilities and the prejudice they face.
A Continent on the Brink: The story unfolds on the Stillness, a supercontinent where volcanic activity and earthquakes, known as Fifth Seasons, threaten civilization. The tectonic plates are unstable, and orogens – people who can manipulate the earth’s energy – are both feared and ostracized for their power to quell the quakes.
Essun, the Seeker: We meet Essun, a middle-aged woman hiding her orogenic abilities to protect her family. When her husband discovers their children possess the same power, he kills one and abducts the other. Fueled by grief and a desperate need to find her daughter, Essun embarks on a perilous journey across a crumbling world.
In conclusion: The Fifth Season is more than just a post-apocalyptic tale. It explores themes of oppression, resilience, and the power of family.
Amazon.com: The Fifth Season Jemisin, N. K.: Books
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