Final Rating:
Date of Completion: 04/10/2024
Published by: Little, Brown Audio
ISBN: B06XRKF8T6
Despite the slow start, I was blown away by the powerful conclusion ‘The Stone Sky’ gives this series.
Similar read: The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
Cover:
This cover captures the essence of the story, but it does not really grab my attention or seem particularly interesting.
Writing:
The full complexity of the world and characters gradually emerges through a descriptive and immersive writing style that switches between second and third-person perspectives. While I appreciated the depth and context provided by extensive details, the constant information dumps were a bit overwhelming and made the story less engaging.
How can we prepare for the future if we won’t acknowledge the past?
Storyline:
An intriguing prologue and brief recap of previous events set the stage for the powerful, character-driven storyline that explores themes such as motherhood, oppression, and genocide. Even though the storyline starts a little slow, and I may not have understood every aspect, the twists and turns as the various plot threads came together made this an impressive close to the series.
Main character(s):
The story revolves around Essun, Nassun and Hoa, who all face complex struggles that shape their actions and motives. Hoa, in particular, stood out in this book due to his backstory and the strong ties this has to unfolding events. Essun also experienced heart-warming character development that made her character even more compelling as she allowed herself to rely on and love others.
Secondary characters:
Although the secondary characters effectively support the themes, worldbuilding, and main characters, they did not leave a strong impression on me, and I struggled to remember some old and new characters.
people cannot be possessions.
Romance:
Essun’s new connection added a sweet touch to the story, even though it seemed to be more from convenience than a deep emotional bond. It is also nicely used to add to the complex emotions in the story.
Narration & Audio:
Robin Miles again did a fantastic job with character voices and an emotive, natural narration that enhanced the depth of the story.
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