About the book
Essun's missing daughter grows more powerful every day, and her choices may destroy the world in this \"magnificent\" Hugo Award winner and NYT Notable Book. (NPR)
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.
N. K. Jemisin's award winning trilogy continues in the sequel to The Fifth Season.
Editions of Obelisk Gate
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780316229265
- EBook
- ISBN 9780316229289
Read an Excerpt
Essun's missing daughter grows more powerful every day, and her choices may destroy the world in this \"magnificent\" Hugo Award winner and NYT Notable Book. (NPR)
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.
N. K. Jemisin's award winning trilogy continues in the sequel to The Fifth Season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obelisk Gate about?
Essun's missing daughter grows more powerful every day, and her choices may destroy the world in this \"magnificent\" Hugo Award winner and NYT Notable Book. (NPR)
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.
N. K. Jemisin's award winning trilogy continues in the sequel to The Fifth Season.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Obelisk Gate?
Fiction > Fantasy > Epic fantasy / high fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Obelisk Gate?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316229265
Is Obelisk Gate part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Broken Earth
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Obelisk Gate?
N. K. Jemisin
Who is the Publisher of the book Obelisk Gate?
Orbit
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Obelisk Gate is available as paperback(ISBN 9780316229265) and ebook(ISBN 9780316229289)
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