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Words of Radiance

The Stormlight Archive, Book 2

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Words of Radiance

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
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From number one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, audiobook two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.

Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes". Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl.

The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin’s master has much deeper motives.

Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable.

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OMG AMAZING!

If you could sum up Words of Radiance in three words, what would they be?

IT'S FUCKING AMAZING

What was one of the most memorable moments of Words of Radiance?

Renarin Crashing while jumping off the battlements over and over and over again..

What does Michael Kramer and Kate Reading bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They do a great job bringing the story to life

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the whole book moves you

Any additional comments?

I love this book

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Sanderson's magnum opus

Would you listen to Words of Radiance again? Why?

Yes, you almost need to. The amount of detail and life breathed into the world and characters is staggering and begs for multiple readings.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sil. She has a jovial and whimsical nature that reminds me of childhood. Her interactions with Kalidin are always fantastic.

Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading – was your favorite?

I think Dalinar is Michael Kramers finest work.

Any additional comments?

Mistborn series is childs play when stacked up against this more mature and artful masterpiece. Must read for any fantasy fan.

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Dosen't dissapoint. Great Sequel

If you could sum up Words of Radiance in three words, what would they be?

Fall then Rise

What did you like best about this story?

The suprises at the begining and and end of the book that caught me off guard. I also liked how the book answered questions from the last book partly and expanded on the world and gave us more questions.

What about Michael Kramer and Kate Reading ’s performance did you like?

The switch between their voices for male and female viewpoints was great, they really know their characters voices, though kate could practice male shouts of pain and horror a bit more.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, unfortunately I couldn't take the time off and stay up for 2 days straight.

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F**king Remarkable!!!!

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I know it is vulgar to swear in a review, but how else do you describe an author who is fast becoming a master (also I am Aussie..). I have loved Sanderson form Elantris & Mistborn through to WOT. He has definitely taken allot of character development from WOT and created a new masterpiece.

I love the Kramer & Reading narrator combination, so many flash backs to WOT. I must admit I had a moment when I first hear Kate's voice as she spoke the final words of one of my favourite characters of all time in WOT (not giving anything else away!).

In a nut shell, Sanderson is awesome & I cannot get enough of his work and you would be crazy to miss out on depth and colour of this story.

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Better then the First

Would you consider the audio edition of Words of Radiance to be better than the print version?

N/A

What was one of the most memorable moments of Words of Radiance?

There were a few Archs not sure, maybe the cavern fiend fight

What about Michael Kramer and Kate Reading ’s performance did you like?

MK was great Kate sometimes sounds robotic

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Storm Father

Any additional comments?

Hurry up and get the next book out

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Sanderson blows my mind again

What did you like best about this story?

Unexpected storylines, expertly crafted climaxes, and an amazing magic system.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely

Any additional comments?

My only complaint (in jest) is that the next book is not available soon enough. I just can't wait to continue the story.

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Missed opportunity

For the life of me, I cannot understand why, if you have a male and a female voice Actor, Why you would not have the male read the male parts and the female read the female parts. Instead they split the duties of reading the book. Just when you are used to hearing a character sound a certain way, the other voice Actor puts their spin on it. Why would you have a female doing male voices when you already have a male voice actor? Otherwise....they read well.

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Wow What A Book

I loved the first book in the series and the second book did not disappoint! Characters are engaging and come to life . you will fall in love with them,

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amazing

once again, the story was simply brought to life for me. I like that I can listen to these books as I do not have the time to sit down and read

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interesting, thought provoking story line, good

the readers did a great job separating yet keeping recognizable the large amount of characters.

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