Sci-Fi/Speculative Fiction
2015
The Fifth Season
by N.K. Jemisin
In a world where catastrophic climate change is a constant threat, a woman with the power to control earthquakes embarks on a journey to find her kidnapped daughter. First in a Hugo Award-winning trilogy exploring power, oppression, and survival.
Discussion Questions
- How does the novel's world-building reflect real-world issues of climate change and social inequality?
- Discuss the novel's use of multiple perspectives and non-linear storytelling.
- How does the novel explore 'humanity' and what it means to be a person?