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The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)

Seth Dickinson
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The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Seth Dickinson

The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

399

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Ashen Sea • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson follows the journey of Baru Cormorant, a brilliant young individual, as they navigate a colonial empire. Baru aims to dismantle the oppressive regime from within, using their intelligence and strategic skills. The novel explores themes of power, resistance, and identity in a richly detailed fantasy world.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

25,179 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson is praised for its intricate world-building, complex politics, and morally ambiguous protagonist. Critics highlight the compelling narrative and deep character development. However, the dense political machinations and slow pacing may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read that challenges traditional fantasy tropes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)?

A reader who would enjoy The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson is likely a fan of intricate political intrigue, morally complex characters, and deep world-building. Enthusiasts of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones or Katherine Addison's The Goblin Emperor will find similar themes of power dynamics and personal struggle within a richly woven fantasy realm.

4.2

25,179 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

399

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Ashen Sea • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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