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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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I loved this book, story and performance. will tell my friends about it for sure.

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Great book, Great audiobook

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

Gripping. Epic. Original.

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I loved the book and I'm usually not one for audiobooks, but I enjoy Jack Garrett's narration.

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Hesitant

At first I thought it was hard to get through until the characters came alive. Hearing the chapters from different points of view was confusing at first. Glad I finished it but sad to see it end.

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READ IT

I love this book it was so much fun to read. It was an amazing story with good character development and I can't wait for the sequel

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entertaining

I enjoyed the story, narrators voice was a bit off putting for me. But survived.

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Was a fantastic story

Mystery, fantasy, thrills, excitement, this book delivers it all. I'd recommend anyone take the plunge into Elantris.

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5 Stars is not enough!

This was one of the best books! It is definitely going down as a favorite. I was at the edge of my seat screaming in the car at parts cause of the twists and turns. I loved it !!!!!

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Epic as always

Just read all Sanderson's books if you like awesome epic stories. Its like living in their world. Everything always ties together and hes building a universe with his novels. Amazing adventures.

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Good book, awful narrator

One of Sanderson’s earliest books. Comparing this to the Mistborn trilogy or the Stormlight Archives, this book is almost bland. Brandon has clearly come a long way as a storyteller, and is positioning himself as one of the better authors in generations. I would live to see him rewrite Elantris today, but here’s to wishing. Regardless, a compelling story and the first book of the Cosmere, so recommend.

The biggest negative is the narrator. He did a very poor job with characters, often missing the emotion and tone of scenes. Made me feel Ike he was reading through for the first time. Really feel this should be re-recorded by another narrator. Really ruined the book for me.

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Really good not great

Interesting story and entertaining overall. A bit too contrived with convenient solutions that often seemed cheap

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