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Elantris

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Jack Garrett
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Publisher's summary

Legendary science fiction author Orson Scott Card calls Brandon Sanderson a writer to watch.

Once the godlike rulers of the capital of Arelon, the inhabitans of Elantris have been imprisoned within themselves, unable to die after the city's magic failed years ago. But when a new prince falls victim to the curse, he refuses to accept his fate.

©2005, 2015 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC. (P)2008 Recorded Books,LLC

Critic reviews

"...readers won't want to put it down." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Outstanding." ( Publisher's Weekly)

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good story

glad I finally got to listen to this book. it was very good. I recommend it.

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Had to

we were asked to hear mistborn.

after going through the entire series (and waiting for more) I decided to read the book that made him famous. well worth it.

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A refreshingly different Brando Sando book

the pacing is clearly still something Brandon was practicing at this point in his career, but the end is worth the slow beginning and middle

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I want more!

If you could sum up Elantris in three words, what would they be?

Imaginative, gripping and inspiring!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Elantris?

The time when the prince was thrown into the city was so well done! It took a little while to figure out what was happening and I wanted to find out more!

What about Jack Garrett’s performance did you like?

He was part of the story, so much so that he blended in and was another layer in the story.

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Slow start great finish

What made the experience of listening to Elantris the most enjoyable?

The characters are well written and stay true to themselves through out..

Who was your favorite character and why?

Serene is a strong women who sacrifices popular for moral.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end but I do not want to give it away. I was sad to finish the book (something my husband warned me about) because it was so enjoyable.

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

Elantris Gods or Pariah you decide!

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If the narrator annoys you...

Listen to this at 1.5x or 2x speed and it is much more enjoyable. This is actually read quite well, if a bit too slow. And it's one of Sanderson's better works so it's worth a credit (with adjustment!).

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WOW!

Where does Elantris rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Another great book well worth reading. My daughter and I can't say enough about the story line and the adventure. I never like to give away the story so you will just have to trust me, if you like Sanderson you will LOVE this book.

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Excellent Read

Couldn't put the book down! It grips you from start to finish. One of my favorite authors.

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Fantasy at its best

This is the kind of original and engaging fantasy that has made Brandon Sanderson one of my favorite authors.

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Captivating

I could not stop listening to this story and it was read incredibly well. I highly recommend listening to this book.

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