Legion

By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Brandon Sanderson is one of the most significant fantasists to enter the field in a good many years. His ambitious, multi-volume epics (Mistborn, The Stormlight Archive) and his stellar continuation of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series have earned both critical acclaim and a substantial popular following. In Legion, a distinctly contemporary novella filled with suspense, humor, and an endless flow of invention, Sanderson reveals a startling new facet of his singular narrative talent, read by Audie Award-winning narrator Oliver Wyman.

Stephen Leeds, AKA 'Legion,' is a man whose unique mental condition allows him to generate a multitude of personae: hallucinatory entities with a wide variety of personal characteristics and a vast array of highly specialized skills. As the story begins, Leeds and his 'aspects' are drawn into the search for the missing Balubal Razon, inventor of a camera whose astonishing properties could alter our understanding of human history and change the very structure of society. The action ranges from the familiar environs of America to the ancient, divided city of Jerusalem. Along the way, Sanderson touches on a formidable assortment of complex questions: the nature of time, the mysteries of the human mind, the potential uses of technology, and the volatile connection between politics and faith. Resonant, intelligent, and thoroughly absorbing, Legion is a provocative entertainment from a writer of great originality and seemingly limitless gifts.

©2012 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Imagination, still possible.

Would you try another book from Brandon Sanderson and/or Oliver Wyman?

Why not, I do not rule out any option.

Would you be willing to try another book from Brandon Sanderson? Why or why not?

Yes, if the subject seems attractive to me.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I dare say, yes.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, provided the job is well done.

Any additional comments?

None.

Great novellete!

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

4

What was one of the most memorable moments of Legion?

Leeds talking to the Hebrew security officer in Jerusalem through one of his hallucinations, Kaiulani, a Hebrew-speaking Indian woman.

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

No

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

No.

Any additional comments?

Great performance by Oliver Wyman. Haven't heard any other book narrated by him as I'm new to audiobooks in general. Wyman was great with the different accents of the different characters in the book and does passably female voices that clearly lets you hear that these are different women talking. He does a fair Hebrew accent of the Hebrew character but does poorly with the Filipino accent of the Filipino character. I wouldn't have pointed this out except I'm Filipino-Chinese-American, and I know for a fact the accent he used on the Filipino character was undoubtedly Chinese. The author mentions that the main Filipino character is American born and second generation. If so, he should speak accentless American English, yet the author gave him a slight accent, so Wyman (narrator) had to do that, too. Second gen American-born foreigners always have perfect American English, even if most of them are able to speak their parents' mother tongues. Experience and family have shown that second gen American-born foreigners like me actually speak accented mother tongues rather than accented English.

Entertaining & Intriguing Short Story

Very fun short story. Stephen is a fascinating character. I love how Sanderson deftly explores big questions in psychology, religion, philosophy and science all while taking you through an intriguing plot that keeps you invested until the end.

Would love to watch a televison show of this. It would be a wonderful and fresh addition to the "detectives with mental issues" genre (Monk, Sherlock, etc.).

Oliver Wyman does an excellent narration job, using different voices to differentiate the different aspects.

Very short and very good!

This book is shorted than i thought but very unique and surprising.

It's intelligent and thrilling and got me to buy the next one right after.

Short, but good.

What did you like best about Legion? What did you like least?

Sanderson's writing was great as always, as was Wyman's performance.
The book's only flaw was it's length.
I hope I didn't spend a credit on what was basically the Pilot for as TV series, albeit a good one.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tobias

Which scene was your favorite?

The shootout highlights interesting questions.

Do you think Legion needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes.

compelling, interesting, funny and amazing

I loved it. I hope Sanderson gets a chance to develop this into a full fledge book or perhaps even a trilogy.

Entertaining

I sped it up just a little to keep it moving. At times very funny.

Needs to be an ongoing series...loved it

very interesting concept...read it soooo many months ago, i keep checking to see if any series based on this character has been released.

Great book, with an interesting new story

Great narrator and great story. Can't believe how many amazing books one author can give us

Interesting Concept

I'm not usually one for short stories, but this one really drew me in. I won't spoil the concept for you, other than to say it makes for an interesting, flawed and entertaining character. I would love to read a full length novel, but this is still a satisfying listen.