
The Way into Chaos
The Great Way, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Michael Kramer
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By:
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Harry Connolly
The city of Peradain is the heart of an empire built with steel, spears, and a monopoly on magic...until in a single day it falls, overthrown by a swarm of supernatural creatures of incredible power and ferocity. Neither soldier nor spell caster can stand against them.
The empire's armies are crushed, its people scattered, its king and queen killed. Freed for the first time in generations, city-states scramble to seize neighboring territories and capture imperial spell casters. But as the creatures spread across the land, these formerly conquered peoples discover they are not prepared to face the enemy that destroyed an empire.
Can the last Peradaini prince, pursued by the beasts that killed his parents, cross battle-torn lands to retrieve a spell that might - just might - turn the battle against this new enemy?
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Both these quests are filled with dangerous encounters that produce unpredictable and strange outcomes. Of course, Michael Kramer is one of the very few narrators who can recite and epic saga such as this and keep the listener hooked. This, combined with a unique and well-written story, makes for its own kind of magic.
Note: one nit of concern was that near the end of the book, both primary protagonists in each story arc tend to lament that every battle encounter is the final straw and that their remaining thoughts wonder on regrets. Even so, this was not enough to even consider lowering the rating even one start.
A great story and a great storyteller
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Excellent Adventure!
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A Great way into the Great way
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What made the experience of listening to The Way into Chaos the most enjoyable?
I find that a great narrator makes all the difference. Having a well written book with good world building and a good magic structure is also needed. I find that the author did a great job at both. Also good characters.What other book might you compare The Way into Chaos to and why?
Not sure what I would compare this book to. It holds many parts I would relate to The Wheel of Time. Also I sense some of the Stormlight Archives.Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer – was your favorite?
I would say his portrail of Tyr Tejohn Treygar is my most favorite on the male side. Michael's female character, and he does a very good job with female voices, would have to be Cazia. A very strong character in the book.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I almost listened to the whole thing in one sitting but one does need sleep. Also sometimes it's good to stretch it out. Hard to do because the book has very few parts where a person could end. Always wanting to know what happens next that is hard to do.Any additional comments?
It's a great book, up there among my favorites, with excellent narration with Michael Kramer, who I think is the perfect person for this type of story, the story is fast paced and has surprises at most any turn. I would recommend this book to any who enjoy a well written and believable world and magic system.Great Story
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Okay, but far from one of the really good epic fantasies.
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Great book Greatest Narrator of all time
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Would you listen to The Way into Chaos again? Why?
No. I don't listen to audiobooks twice. Nothing against the book, but my memory is sufficient for me.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Way into Chaos?
*SPOILER*When the scholar near the end of the book goes hollow and knocks the protagonist off the flying cart onto the riverbank.
Which scene was your favorite?
When the grunt (hereafter referred to as man-bears) jumps off the tower at the fleeing protagonists. One character pushes to sacrifice himself to save the others and they pool together to save him.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No.Any additional comments?
Here are the good aspects of this book:The characters are believable. This is a big deal for me. I am so tired of reading or listening to books where the characters do something that does not make any sense and is only done to further the plot along as the author wants.
The interactions between local lords and larger empires seem very plausible, especially considering the use of marriage, hostages, metal, and mages as resources to maintain order.
Issues of religion, nationalism, racism, and slavery are all handled in reasonable ways.
The magic system is interesting, powerful with major drawbacks. If scholars (mages) use too many spells they become violent sociopaths.
There are a lot of interesting monsters that are brought up in the book. One of the main ones are man-bears, which is both awesome and hilarious (if you are a South Park fan).
The narrator is great.
Here are some of bad aspects of this book:
You never really get to know as much about magic as you'd like, especially when you learn that all the magic was gained from a set of mysterious people who come to the kingdom every 20 years or so. Who are these guys? What is up with the portal they come out of?
Only two perspectives: an older war veteran and a young 15 year old girl. I feel that some more variety could have been added to include another, maybe as an interlude or something halfway through.
The ending of the book is a cliffhanger. I think that books should end at some form of resolution, even if it is a local one and the bigger global issues remain ahead.
Great story, believable characters, and man-bears!
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good listen but not a top tier book. worth it
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Slow Start... But!
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Very enjoyable listen!
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