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Fantasy· United States

The Fifth Season

by N.K. Jemisin
Aggregate Editorial Score78/100
★Hugo Award
Published 20161424 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season (2016) stands as one of the most significant works of fantasy of its era. On a dying, apocalypse-prone world called the Stillness, a woman searches for her daughter amid continent-spanning catastrophe, while two other narratives unfold in parallel. Jemisin's Hugo Award–winning debut of the Broken Earth trilogy—the first of three consecutive Hugo wins—is a revolutionary work: formally experimental, racially charged, and devastating. Themes of race, climate, apocalypse run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2016.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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N.K. Jemisin
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fifth Season about?

On a dying, apocalypse-prone world called the Stillness, a woman searches for her daughter amid continent-spanning catastrophe, while two other narratives unfold in parallel. Jemisin's Hugo Award–winning debut of the Broken Earth trilogy—the first of three consecutive Hugo wins—is a revolutionary work: formally experimental, racially charged, and devastating.

Who wrote The Fifth Season?

The Fifth Season was written by N.K. Jemisin, from United States. First published in 2016.

What awards has The Fifth Season won?

The Fifth Season has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2016.

Is The Fifth Season worth reading?

The Fifth Season is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 63/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in race, climate, apocalypse.