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The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin
Oct. 24th, 2021 11:04 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
Dazzling with imagination, brimming with passion and crackling with wit, The City We Became is a modern masterpiece of culture, identity, magic and myth in contemporary New York City.
Every great city has a soul. Some are ancient as myths; others are as new and destructive as children. New York? She’s got six - and all six will be called to arms in the greatest battle the city has ever fought.
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The Verdict:
N. K. Jemisin’s urban fantasy (the first in a trilogy) is a smartly imagined rejoinder to H. P. Lovecraft’s racism by using his concept of “eldritch horror” and updating it to the ever-present problem of racism, “gentrification” and white privilege while making clear that New York’s strength comes from its vibrant, cosmopolitan population. It’s a clever, vivid read that really conveys the city’s vibe and I look forward to reading the sequel.
Every great city has a soul. Some are ancient as myths; others are as new and destructive as children. New York? She’s got six - and all six will be called to arms in the greatest battle the city has ever fought.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
N. K. Jemisin’s urban fantasy (the first in a trilogy) is a smartly imagined rejoinder to H. P. Lovecraft’s racism by using his concept of “eldritch horror” and updating it to the ever-present problem of racism, “gentrification” and white privilege while making clear that New York’s strength comes from its vibrant, cosmopolitan population. It’s a clever, vivid read that really conveys the city’s vibe and I look forward to reading the sequel.
