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Fantasy· United States

The Stone Sky

by N.K. Jemisin
Aggregate Editorial Score78/100
★Hugo Award
Published 20181424 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

N.K. Jemisin's The Stone Sky (2018) stands as one of the most significant works of fantasy of its era. Essun and her daughter Nassun converge on the ruins of the ancient orogene city of Corepoint for a final confrontation that will determine the fate of the planet. Jemisin's third and final Hugo Award winner—making her the first author to win three consecutive Hugos—brings the Broken Earth trilogy to a shattering conclusion. Themes of power, race, mother-daughter run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2018.

Book Details

AuthorN.K. Jemisin
Published2018
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages1424
Category🐉 Fantasy
ISBN9780316229241
Editorial Score78/100
About the Category

🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin sits within the tradition of fantasy that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2018 in United States, it engages with power, race, mother-daughter, apocalypse in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Stone Sky among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: Hugo Award 2018. Our aggregate score of 78/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes The Stone Sky is how it handles its central concerns — power, race, mother-daughter, apocalypse — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within United States's literary landscape, N.K. Jemisin occupies a significant position. The Stone Sky is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
winner · genre
201864
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About the Author
N.K. Jemisin
United States
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N.K. Jemisin is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of fantasy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stone Sky about?

Essun and her daughter Nassun converge on the ruins of the ancient orogene city of Corepoint for a final confrontation that will determine the fate of the planet. Jemisin's third and final Hugo Award winner—making her the first author to win three consecutive Hugos—brings the Broken Earth trilogy to a shattering conclusion.

Who wrote The Stone Sky?

The Stone Sky was written by N.K. Jemisin, from United States. First published in 2018.

What awards has The Stone Sky won?

The Stone Sky has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2018.

Is The Stone Sky worth reading?

The Stone Sky 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, race, mother-daughter.

Where can I buy The Stone Sky?

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What category is The Stone Sky?

The Stone Sky is classified as Fantasy. Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

What country is The Stone Sky from?

The Stone Sky originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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