Description
Urban fantasy by a three-time Hugo Award winner. According to ancient laws, there comes a moment in the life of every metropolis when it undergoes a metaphysical birth, becoming a higher conscious entity represented by a human avatar. The Eternal Enemy, a Lovecraftian predator, waits for this moment, seeking to seize and consume the newborn city. In the case of New York, things are never simple, as it is an exceptional, eccentric city made up of multiple boroughs. Thus, after the first battle with the Enemy, the exhausted primary avatar must be represented by five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. They are ordinary people, and they learn that they have become avatars as they go along, without words. Some resist their fate, but their love for New York ultimately proves stronger. N. K. Jemisin opens the first installment of her new series with a story that is a witty and colorful tribute to her city, while also presenting a quirky take on the superhero paradigm and a passionate protest against racism and homophobia.
Information
Author: Jemisinová N. K.
Publication date: December 2, 2021
Manufacturer: Host - vydavatelství, s. r. o.
Genres: Fantasy, Books, Fantasy, sci-fi
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 472
ISBN/EAN: 9788027508051