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.
Satisfied Customer!
"More more more!"
Funny. Unconventional. Excellent.
A latter day Sherlock Holmes.
Legion
Laughed a lot!
I hope Sanderson writes more Legion novels.
"The only flaw..."
is that it isn't long enough. It is an excellent concept, and I hope that Brandon decided to make a full length novel with it. The potential is great!
A MUST listen!
Avid reader
"Wonderful idea for a story"
Legion is an excellent story, well written and very well told. The only issue I had with the story was that it was too short. (that's what you get for free, right?)
I finished listening, and immediately searched audible for other stories written by Brandon Sanderson. I Especially enjoyed the premise of multiple personalities each with their own skill set. The story is engrossing, and even funny at times.
I eagerly await another in what I hope is a long run of these Legion stories
I prefer longer books but I did listen to this in one sitting.
"Great Short Story!"
Amazing Short Story
The book wasn't very long, so it was easy to listen to it all at once
I Highly recommend this book.
jen03
"Great story"
An inside view into mental illness!
No, you have to listen to this book very carefully, or else you could have a hard time
Following the story.
This book is worth the money. I would suggest it.
"Original and wonderful!"
The story line was great.
Discovering the pictures content at the end
reviewing the pictures and the one of Elvis
Yes
Would love more of this
"Very cool to have one narrator do every voice"
Very interesting story, but being a big fan of Sanderson, I can't help wanting more! A short story is a short story though and while this plot was pretty interesting, it was not the amazing fantasy world I had come to expect from Brandon. That being said, it is still a very fun plot and made me begin to question what insanity really is.
Would highly recommend it none-the-less, the narrator's performance is awesome.
"What an enjoyable romp!!!"
I loved the wry humor observing/listening to the aspects interacting with one another and their host person/mind. Good pace, good twists and turns, great fantasy... A ton of fun.
Don't want to be a spoiler, but when two of the aspects become romantically interested in each other, I literally laughed out loud!!! Loved this story!
Definitely. I looked forward to the times I was able to listen to more and hear the story advance... Great reading.
I really recommend this to fun loving people who enjoy science, science fiction, psychology, fantasy, and a great paced story!
bookauboo
"Engaging concept, enjoyed it, love to hear more!"
top 20%
the premise, the framework of the story
all were distinct & interesting
no
"Excellent glimps into a interesting world"
The macguffin was a little silly, but other wise an interesting and enjoyable story, being free certainty didn't hurt either.