By Schism Rent Asunder

Safehold Series, Book 2

By: David Weber

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 25 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

The sequel to the New York Times best seller Off Armageddon Reef

The world has changed. The mercantile kingdom of Charis has prevailed over the alliance designed to exterminate it. Armed with better sailing vessels, better guns, and better devices of all sorts, Charis faced the combined navies of the rest of the world at Darcos Sound and Armageddon Reef, and broke them. Despite the implacable hostility of the Church of God Awaiting, Charis still stands, still free, still tolerant, still an island of innovation in a world in which the Church has worked for centuries to keep humanity locked at a medieval level of existence.

But the powerful men who run the Church aren't going to take their defeat lying down. Charis may control the world's seas, but it barely has an army worthy of the name. And as King Cayleb knows, far too much of the kingdom's recent good fortune is due to the secret manipulations of the being that calls himself Merlin - a being that, the world must not find out too soon, is more than human. A being on whose shoulders rests the last chance for humanity's freedom.

Now, as Charis and its archbishop make the rift with Mother Church explicit, the storm gathers. Schism has come to the world of Safehold. Nothing will ever be the same...in David Weber's By Schism Rent Asunder.

Safeholdseries:

1. Off Armageddon Reef
2. By Schism Rent Asunder
3. By Heresies Distressed
4. A Mighty Fortress
5. How Firm a Foundation
6. Midst Toil and Tribulation
7. Like a Mighty Army
8. Hell's Foundations Quiver
9. At the Sign of Triumph

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©2008 David Weber (P)2008 Macmillan Audio

A Must for Weber Fans

Excellent narrator; story was superb and kept your attention. I'll continue to recommend this series by David Weber.

Good but preachy

Too heavy with the religious nonsense for me, though since the premise is a global church I guess a more realistic atheist view from the main character was too much to hope for...

nothing happens!

Good narration. Lots of detail. other than a marriage and some slight technology advancement, almost nothing of consequence happens in this book.

Tough but essential read (listen)

There's a lot of needed setup information for the series in this book yet I still found it very rewarding. There may be few "battles" if you like that kind of thing, but there is a lot of relationship building--a marriage, relationship changes to support a new cause and a stronger empire. Intelligent group, with the invitation of the offer to join in on the logic and prep for the future. Skip it if you wish but you'll find yourself wishing for the continuity as you enjoy the rest of the series.

Compelling meditation on religion and technology

I highly recommend absorbing the previous (first book in the series) book, "Armageddon Reef." This novel moves at an enjoyable pace and delivers many thought provoking moments. It is well read, never breaking the spell with awkward voicings. Can't wait for the next one in the series...

Great second story

I loved the book as it continued the story. I can't wait to read the next one!

Solid Overall Story Continues…

I am enjoying the story developing in the second book and the series overall. The author’s character development is very solid, although I felt in the second book the development seemed a bit excessive dragging the overall story pretty slowly.

Best series yet

Love this series! brings me back to being a kid and sparks my imagination and wonder! I get a thrill with every new invention and my wonder is restored.

Great Book and Very long

What made the experience of listening to By Schism Rent Asunder the most enjoyable?

Great characters that you want to find more about

What did you like best about this story?

many unexpexted twists and turns and it made me laugh out loud

Have you listened to any of Oliver Wyman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, he is a very good narator, sometimes it is difficult to seperate voices

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

it made me laugh a couple of times

Can't wait!

I wish I had the third book right now! SO GOOD! This series has stolen my heart.