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Epic FantasyMyth & Legend FictionHorror

The Kingdom of Gods

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  • 1986 first published
  • 475 pages
  • ★ 3.7 (12 ratings)
  • 6 editions
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Published in 1986, The Kingdom of Gods is an epic fantasy and mythic fiction novel by N. K. Jemisin. Much of the action takes place in Sky. Characters include Sieh, Shahar and Dekarta. Readers will find themes of gods, Kingdom of God, magic and secrets.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, and 17 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

At about 475 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

About The Kingdom of Gods

For 2,000 years the Arameri family has ruled the world by enslaving the very gods that created mortalkind. Now the gods are free, and the Arameri's ruthless grip is slipping. Yet they are all that stands between peace and world-spanning, unending war.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • Sky

Characters

  • Sieh
  • Shahar
  • Dekarta

Subjects

  • Gods
  • Epic fantasy
  • Science fiction, fantasy, horror
  • Kingdom of God
  • Magic
  • Secrets
  • Gods and goddesses

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Quick answers

Who wrote The Kingdom of Gods?

The Kingdom of Gods was written by N. K. Jemisin and first published in 1986.

What genre is The Kingdom of Gods?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction and Horror.

How long is The Kingdom of Gods?

The median edition has 475 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Kingdom of Gods?

Readers who like it often enjoy The library at Mount Char, The Eyes of the Dragon and The Hobbit.

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