Where Jemisin has made in roads into the unusual is in one of the main religions, the worship of the female deity Hananja, that crosses national boundaries. It's a desert setting, prone to annual flooding transport is by camels, horses and the occasional ship. The story takes place in a low-tech, stratified society roughly based on ancient Egypt. I sat down today and read until it was finished, breaking only for dinner and to follow the sun as it shifted around the yard. An unusual story line, an interesting fantasy world, multi-culti characters, and theological sophistication while being oh-so-readable made for an engrossing, delicious read. Every now and then, something special brings a new flavor, a blending of colors, an amazing moment, that just leaves me saying 'wow.' Jemisin did that for me in The Killing Moon.
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