The Tyrant by Seth Dickinson

The Tyrant

The Masquerade #3

Seth Dickinson

784 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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Description

After fifteen years of lies and sacrifice, Baru has the power she's always wanted. But can she really unmake this corrupt empire from within? This sweeping fantasy of politics and personal drama is utterly compelling.

Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
adventurous 74%
tense 63%
emotional 62%
challenging 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 26%
sad 18%
funny 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 21% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.39

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