61 pages • 2 hours read
N. K. JemisinThe Stone Sky
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin, Essun and her daughter Nassun, both powerful orogenes with the ability to manipulate seismic energy, are on separate yet intertwined journeys. Essun seeks to return the moon to its proper orbit to end the catastrophic Fifth Seasons, while Nassun, traumatized and seeking vengeance, aims to destroy the world. Their paths converge as they grapple with their powers and the fate of the earth. The story includes themes of bigotry, enslavement, exploitation, and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
N. K. Jemisin’s The Stone Sky, the gripping finale of the Broken Earth trilogy, is lauded for its masterful world-building, complex characters, and profound themes of survival and resistance. Critics praise its imaginative narrative and emotional depth. However, some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a compelling and thought-provoking conclusion.
Who Should Read The Stone Sky?
A reader who enjoys The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin would likely be a fan of complex fantasy worlds, deeply developed characters, and social commentary through speculative fiction. Comparable to readers of The Broken Earth series and The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, they appreciate intricate storytelling and emotional depth.