The Phoenix Guards

De: Steven Brust

Narrado por: Kevin Stillwell

Khaavren of the House of Tiassa is a son of landless nobility, possessor of a good sword, and “tolerably well-acquainted with its use.” Along with three loyal friends, he enthusiastically seeks out danger and excitement. But in a realm renowned for repartee and betrayals, where power is as mutable as magic, a young man like Khaavren, newly come from the countryside, had best be wary. His life depends on it. And so does the future of Draegara.

©1991 Steven Brust (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Hands down my favorite audiobook now!

This book, Phoenix Guards, is an homage to The Three Musketeers by Dumas and the romantic writers of that time. I have always loved this book, and the sequel: 500 Years After, because Three Musketeers has been my favorite book since I was a kid.

I had given up hoping that Phoenix Guards would get released on audio, when this came out! Then, I was cautious, because I wasn't sure they would find the right reader.

BEST READER EVER! My husband and I both, spent two days listening to, and laughing out loud in delight at the amazing job that Kevin Stillwell did reading all the different characters! The comedic timing of his pauses - he made a brilliant book BETTER!!!!!

I have already purchased 500 Years After, and can't wait to share it with my husband.

Be aware, that this is written in a very stylized manner = an unusual, non-modern style. I take great delight in it and recommend that you wait and listen to the authors' bios at the end. It will totally make you laugh!

If you aren't familiar with the Vlad Taltos series by Brust, that is OK. Read this if you loved The Three Musketeers. If you are a Brust fan, as I am, you have to buy this now and read it ASAP!

I want to thank Audible Publishing, for doing a brilliant job, and for Kevin Stillwell, who is just a genius!

love the prose

wonderful romp, found my inner voice taking on the tone of rhe narrative. love the style

Adventure and glory wanted

Tells a tale of four friends as they try to make a name for themselves and determine what they want to do with their lives and try to settle what has happened to them in their past's. Interesting story the only problem I have with it is that when the author could use one word he uses four. Story is good enough to overcome the number of words written to tell it.

You need to enjoy language

Fantastic story, but readers need to understand it’s intentionally written like Alexander Dumas’ 3 musketeers. Why say it in 5 words when you could spend 100 flowery ones to get to the same point? This isn’t a story you can fly through, you need to slow down and enjoy the journey.

Delightful.

I love the writing style of this book. The narrator did a superb job reading and providing the voices. I want more.

Simply Brilliant

Burst demonstrates his capabilities as a writer and narrator yet again, but this time with an entirely distinct yet similarly hilarious voice.

Enjoyable throughout with its own share of intrigue as well.

For those who delight in a well-turned phrase

I read the book 15 or 20 years ago and loved it. I had been wanting to reread and recently found the audiobook. After some initial adjustment to hearing the names outside my head for the first time, I thoroughly enjoyed the reader's performance, and look forward to the rest of the series.

excellent

love the taltos series and this is an outstanding change of scenery and writing style but still enjoying the world I have grown to love.

A style that may not be for everyone…

… but it certainly is for me. Brust knows how to write a good story and you owe it to yourself to let him prove it.

Brust one of the best fantasy writers ever

great writing. funny. action. loved. it. I'm never dissapointed with anything Brust creates. try his Vlad Toltos books too