The Raven Tower Pdf

ISBN: 0316388696
Title: The Raven Tower Pdf
Author: Ann Leckie
Published Date: 2019-02-26
Page: 432

"A powerhouse epic of humans and gods at war, deeply imagined and profoundly thrilling. There are echoes of Shakespeare and Le Guin in The Raven Tower, but its strange dark brilliance could only have come from Ann Leckie."―Lev Grossman"I've been reading fantasy my whole life. After all these years, it's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange."―Patrick Rothfuss"Leckie's tale takes on a mythic, metafictional quality...and the story's elements weave into a stunning conclusion. This impressive piece of craftsmanship cements Leckie's place as a powerful voice in both SF and fantasy."― Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Sharp, many layered, and, as always for Leckie, deeply intelligent."― Kirkus (starred review)"Leckie has created an enthralling and well-realized fantasy world, full of not only magic and gods but also characters representing a broad spectrum of gender and sexuality. Highly recommended for...anyone looking for exciting and boundary-pushing fantasy."― Booklist (starred review)"The Raven Tower is a unique, intricate fantasy set in a fascinating world of gods who are at once formidable and vulnerable. Original and powerful -- I loved it. Highly recommended for fans of N. K. Jemisin or Guy Gavriel Kay."―Django Wexler"A gripping story that's one part mystery, one part a new history of the world, The Raven Tower is an incredible fantasy, told by one of the most unique voices I've had the privilege of reading."―S. A. Chakraborty"Earthsea's elegance meets Sanderson's clever magic in this talon-sharp saga of divinity and revenge. Ann Leckie is unstoppable."―Seth Dickinson

Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.

For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained via the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes.

But the power of the Raven is weakening. A usurper has claimed the throne. The kingdom borders are tested by invaders who long for the prosperity that Vastai boasts. And they have made their own alliances with other gods.

It is into this unrest that the warrior Eolo--aide to Mawat, the true Lease--arrives. And in seeking to help Mawat reclaim his city, Eolo discovers that the Raven's Tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself...and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever.

Another excellent Ann Leckie story The Raven Tower is a well-written page turner. The author creates interesting characters with unexpected issues and challenges, including several non human characters (I don't want to give away too much). The story shifts between the past and present in a way that increases drama and tension. The plot and storyline move along nicely without a lot of internal introspection or meandering. I have read five of Ann Leckie's novels and find them to be consistently excellent, well written and crafted novels that explore the human condition in different situations and on different worlds.Almost didn't take the chance I knew before I started this wasn't going to be anything like her previous reads. Definitely glad I gave it a shot, though. The flow of the story felt a little disjointed (that's not a bad thing), and honestly took me almost half the book to realise that there were two full stories being told.More, pls An original fantasy story! There is not a naive unassuming youth who realizes his destiny as "the one", and battles the villains' monstrous hordes. Instead fallible human beings make poor decisions while imperfect gods attempt to control a changing world. Eolo, the hero, is cautious and observant. Our hero shares these traits with the God of the Hill. The world is built in short stories told by the god, while the main story is told by the God musing on the human Eolo's behavior. I pray for more stories from Ann Leckie.

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