SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality instructional study guides for challenging works of literature. This audio study guide for The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes, such as social hierarchies, the meaning and morality of survival, and motherhood in extreme circumstances. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics. 

The Fifth Season is the first installment of author N. K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy - a “science fantasy” series that blends scientific explanation with the magical or supernatural elements of the fantasy genre. After its publication in 2015, the novel received the 2016 Hugo Award recognizing excellence in science fiction or fantasy writing.

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