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The Raven Tower

By: Ann Leckie
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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Listen. A god is speaking.

My voice echoes through the stone of your master's castle. This castle where he finds his uncle on his father's throne. You want to help him. You cannot.

You are the only one who can hear me.

You will change the world.

A triumph of the imagination, The Raven Tower is the first fantasy novel by Ann Leckie, New York Times best-selling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Arthur C. Clarke Awards.

2020, World Fantasy Awards Novel category, Short-listed

©2019 Ann Leckie (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Science Fiction Scary

Critic reviews

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, author of THE NAME OF THE WIND)
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)
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)
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)
Earthsea's elegance meets Sanderson's clever magic in this talon-sharp saga of divinity and revenge. Ann Leckie is unstoppable (Seth Dickinson)
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Adjoa Andoh's performance is spot on as usual. Very clear narration and each character has its own fully recognisable voice.

Is this a whodunit? It certainly starts out like one but it soon becomes much more than that. Ann has crafted a truly unique world full of gods of all shapes and sizes.

I hope Ann Leckie is willing to return to fantasy writing from time to time.

Gripping from the outset

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A rather interesting book which took some settling into, but engaging characters helped.
Not as enjoyable as the extraordinary ancillary series, but still an interesting idea, I found it a bit hard to follow in places, so much is a created reality, but would be interested to see what happens next if there is a sequel.
Brilliantly performed by the wonderful Adjoa Andoh.

Interesting concepts

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This book is truly intriguing. There are many concepts I commend for the author even trying to pull off. Not all of them are successful in the end sadly. But still it is an engaging story with some really great moments. The narration was very well done.

Novel concept with flawed execution

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Fascinating unusual story, careful plot and character development. Adjoah Andoh is amazing as always, with easily recognisable voices so you’re never left guessing who is talking. I loved the open ending although it may annoy other people. I couldn’t stop listening to this book and I highly recommend it.

Unusual yet mesmerising

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Felt unfinished. Disappointed the two dimensionally evil character had the only Irish accent. Most of the other side characters were given complex internal lives and motivations.

4 stars

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