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The Raven Tower

Ann Leckie
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The Raven Tower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Ann Leckie

The Raven Tower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iraden • Ancient Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie follows the servant Eolo as he uncovers secrets and navigates political intrigue in a land watched over by ancient gods. Set in the fictional city of Iraden, the novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and divinity through multiple perspectives and intertwining narratives.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,325 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ann Leckie's The Raven Tower melds mythic storytelling with political intrigue, garnering praise for its innovative narrative voice and world-building. Critics appreciate the unique second-person perspective and deep exploration of power dynamics. However, some find the pace slow and the plot dense. It's a thought-provoking read for fans of sophisticated fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Raven Tower?

Fans of Ann Leckie's The Raven Tower will appreciate its inventive, god's-eye narration and complex world-building. Readers who enjoyed the political intrigue and mythic elements of Neil Gaiman's American Gods and N.K. Jemisin's The Broken Earth Trilogy are likely to find this novel captivating.

4.1

24,325 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iraden • Ancient Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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