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Fantasy· United States

The Obelisk Gate

by N.K. Jemisin
Aggregate Editorial Score78/100
★Hugo Award
Published 20171424 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2017, The Obelisk Gate established N.K. Jemisin as one of the defining voices in fantasy. Essun searches for her daughter while learning to control her powers at a hidden community called Castrima in the second Broken Earth novel. Jemisin's second consecutive Hugo Award winner continues the trilogy's formal experimentation and its exploration of systemic oppression. Themes of power, oppression, survival run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2017.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
winner · genre
201764
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About the Author
N.K. Jemisin
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Obelisk Gate about?

Essun searches for her daughter while learning to control her powers at a hidden community called Castrima in the second Broken Earth novel. Jemisin's second consecutive Hugo Award winner continues the trilogy's formal experimentation and its exploration of systemic oppression.

Who wrote The Obelisk Gate?

The Obelisk Gate was written by N.K. Jemisin, from United States. First published in 2017.

What awards has The Obelisk Gate won?

The Obelisk Gate has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2017.

Is The Obelisk Gate worth reading?

The Obelisk Gate is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 64/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in power, oppression, survival.