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The City We Became
Book • 2020
In *The City We Became*, N.K.
Jemisin crafts a world where major cities become sentient through human avatars.
The story follows five avatars representing New York City's boroughs as they unite to combat an otherworldly enemy threatening their city.
The novel explores themes of gentrification, racism, and community unity, set against a backdrop of surreal and fantastical events.
Jemisin crafts a world where major cities become sentient through human avatars.
The story follows five avatars representing New York City's boroughs as they unite to combat an otherworldly enemy threatening their city.
The novel explores themes of gentrification, racism, and community unity, set against a backdrop of surreal and fantastical events.
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as a sci-fi novel that personifies New York City as monsters representing the city's psyche.


Jon Collins

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Jesus’ Disciples Are a City – The City E10
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as an example of a book he found fun to read.


Ezra Klein

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during a discussion about her work narrating N.K. Jemisin's books.

Robin Miles

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