The Raven Tower
The Raven Tower
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Novel • Fiction
Iraden • Ancient Fantasy World
2019
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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 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.
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The Raven Tower marks Ann Leckie's first foray into fantasy, diverging from her well-known science fiction works such as the acclaimed Imperial Radch series.
The novel draws inspiration from William Shakespeare's Hamlet, incorporating themes of power, betrayal, and divine machinations in a richly imagined world.
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Ann Leckie's novel was a finalist for the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel, highlighting her successful transition from science fiction to fantasy literature.
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Novel • Fiction
Iraden • Ancient Fantasy World
2019
Adult
18+ years
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