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Uprooted is a standalone high fantasy novel written by Naomi Novik and published in 2015. The story is heavily inspired by Polish folklore, particularly the fairy tales of the Dragon and the Wood, following a young woman named Agnieszka who is selected by a powerful, cold wizard known as the Dragon. The novel won the 2015 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 2016 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, appealing to readers of character-driven, myth-based fantasy.
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Uprooted ranks #31 of 171 in the High Fantasy ranking, behind Before They Are Hanged, ahead of Under Heaven.
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What fairy tales inspired Naomi Novik's Uprooted?
"Uprooted" is heavily inspired by Polish folklore, particularly the fairy tales of the Dragon (Koszchei) and the Malevolent Forest. Novik drew upon stories her mother told her about Eastern Europe. The novel translates these mythic elements into a rich, original fantasy world.
Who are the main characters in Uprooted?
The story follows Agnieszka, a seemingly ordinary young woman who is unexpectedly selected by a cold, powerful wizard known as the Dragon. The Dragon is tasked with protecting the realm from the corrupting influence of the nearby Wood. Their reluctant partnership forms the emotional core of the novel.
Is Uprooted part of a series?
No, "Uprooted" is a standalone high fantasy novel published in 2015. Naomi Novik deliberately wrote it to have a complete, contained story without requiring sequels. However, it exists alongside her other standalone folklore-inspired novel, "Spinning Silver."
What awards did the book Uprooted win?
"Uprooted" won the prestigious Nebula Award for Best Novel in 2015. It was also nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel the following year. Its critical success cemented Naomi Novik's reputation outside of her historical fantasy "Temeraire" series.
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