![]() ![]() Jemisin does an astounding job at showing the beauty of what we in hospice like to call a 'good death.' The caveat being that it takes place in the night, during sleep and the cultural traditions around it mean it is a solitary experience. ![]() ![]() Those whose souls are 'gathered' are usually those whose time has come, or who have been judged and found guilty of corruption. The priest-sect, the Hetawa, use magic taken from dreams to heal and to ease pain, but easing pain is a double-edged sword as they also gently usher people into the next life. 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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