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The Black Company

Chronicles of The Black Company, Book 1

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The Black Company

By: Glen Cook
Narrated by: Marc Vietor
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Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil itself. The hardbitten men of the Black Company take their pay and do what they must, burying their doubts with their dead - until the prophesy: The White Rose has been reborn, somewhere, to embody good once more.

There must be a way for the Black Company to find her....

©1984 Glen Cook (P)2010 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Military Fiction Scary Suspenseful
Gritty Fantasy • Morally Ambiguous Characters • Unique Perspective • Immersive Worldbuilding • Complex Plot

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Would you listen to The Black Company again? Why?

Yes. I read the book a few years ago and enjoyed the light (weight) dark fantasy. Was thinking of reading it again and bought the audible instead. A wise choice. The narration gives it a whole new life, and Cook's work seems made for narration. Marc Vietor does a perfect Croaker. Will certainly be giving it a listen again in a year.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Black Company?

Most memorable? I think its the friendships within the company which no one ever owns up to.

What about Marc Vietor’s performance did you like?

Vietor's narration is perfect. The narration never feels like narration, Vietor draws you in and you soon forget its a narration.

Any additional comments?

I think Ericson called Cook the father of modern fantasy (maybe Tolkien being the kind old grandfather). Cook is like Ericson without the infinite complexity, that is why I call it light, you can listen to it without the immense plot trees and have no fear its not just a plotless LOST. Memorable characters in a character driven story.

Light dark fantasy with the perfect narration

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If you could sum up The Black Company in three words, what would they be?

wizards! battles! history!

What other book might you compare The Black Company to and why?

i have read none like it yet

Which scene was your favorite?

where Oneeye and Goblin were 'dueling'

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

an epic tale of the greatest mercenaries the world has ever seen.

Any additional comments?

I had to read this book twice as the writing style is completely different than what I am used to (George RR Martin, and Terry Goodkind). After the second read, I want to be enlisted in The Black Company now.

excellent read!

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The voice acting really made this book alot more enjoyable. This is a story that's better to listen to than to read I think. Not very long but still worth the credit.

Good story, better performance

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I have read the series several times and it never grows old. Looking forward to listening to the remainder of the series.

Dark Fantasy Done Right!

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The narrator takes getting used to as stated in many reviews. But after half an hour or so you get settled in for the journey. Following the black company is a breath of fresh air compared to the typical " goody two shoes hero" of most stories. Will definitely continue to follow this series for some time to come.

Great book

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