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Fifth Season

4.4
4 ratings

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Pages
468
Language
EN
ISBN
9999999999999
Reading Time
~8h 12min

Fifth Season is a book by N.K. Jemisin. It has 468 pages.

About this book

The Fifth Season is a 2015 science fantasy novel by American writer N. K. Jemisin. It was awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2016. It is the first volume in the Broken Earth series and is followed by The Obelisk Gate and The Stone Sky. The Fifth Season takes place on a planet with a single supercontinent called the Stillness. Every few centuries, its inhabitants endure what they call a "Fifth Season" of catastrophic climate change.

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About the Author

N.K. Jemisin is the author of Fifth Season. Browse their full catalog on Booklogr.

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What Readers Are Saying

“I see why people love Fifth Season, even if it didn't fully click for me. Maybe a re-read in a few years.”

bookworm42
3.5

“I went in skeptical of the hype around Fifth Season and came out a complete convert. N.K. Jemisin pulls off something rare.”

plottwist

“I went in skeptical of the hype around Fifth Season and came out a complete convert. N.K. Jemisin pulls off something rare.”

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Reviews (4)

B
Apr 20, 2026

I see why people love Fifth Season, even if it didn't fully click for me. Maybe a re-read in a few years.

P
Apr 16, 2026

I went in skeptical of the hype around Fifth Season and came out a complete convert. N.K. Jemisin pulls off something rare.

W
Apr 12, 2026

I went in skeptical of the hype around Fifth Season and came out a complete convert. N.K. Jemisin pulls off something rare.

S
Apr 11, 2026

Strong recommend. The themes hit harder than I anticipated and the writing carries you through.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is Fifth Season?+

Fifth Season has 468 pages.

What is Fifth Season about?+

The Fifth Season is a 2015 science fantasy novel by American writer N. K. Jemisin. It was awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2016. It is the first volume in the Broken Earth series and is followed by The Obelisk Gate and The Stone Sky. The Fifth Season takes place on a planet with a single sup...

Who wrote Fifth Season?+

Fifth Season was written by N.K. Jemisin.

What is the rating of Fifth Season?+

Fifth Season has an average rating of 4.4/5 based on 4 ratings on Booklogr.