Words of Radiance

The Stormlight Archive, Book 2

De: Brandon Sanderson

Narrado por: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

From number one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, audiobook two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.

Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes". Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl.

The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin’s master has much deeper motives.

Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined.

Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable.

©2014 Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

2015 Audie Audiobook of the Year Winner, Winner

2015 Audie Award Finalist, Short-listed

2014 Audible.com Best of the Year, Long-listed

2014 Apple iBooks Best of the Year, Long-listed

Sanderson's magnum opus

Would you listen to Words of Radiance again? Why?

Yes, you almost need to. The amount of detail and life breathed into the world and characters is staggering and begs for multiple readings.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sil. She has a jovial and whimsical nature that reminds me of childhood. Her interactions with Kalidin are always fantastic.

Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading – was your favorite?

I think Dalinar is Michael Kramers finest work.

Any additional comments?

Mistborn series is childs play when stacked up against this more mature and artful masterpiece. Must read for any fantasy fan.

Dosen't dissapoint. Great Sequel

If you could sum up Words of Radiance in three words, what would they be?

Fall then Rise

What did you like best about this story?

The suprises at the begining and and end of the book that caught me off guard. I also liked how the book answered questions from the last book partly and expanded on the world and gave us more questions.

What about Michael Kramer and Kate Reading ’s performance did you like?

The switch between their voices for male and female viewpoints was great, they really know their characters voices, though kate could practice male shouts of pain and horror a bit more.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, unfortunately I couldn't take the time off and stay up for 2 days straight.

Better then the First

Would you consider the audio edition of Words of Radiance to be better than the print version?

N/A

What was one of the most memorable moments of Words of Radiance?

There were a few Archs not sure, maybe the cavern fiend fight

What about Michael Kramer and Kate Reading ’s performance did you like?

MK was great Kate sometimes sounds robotic

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

Storm Father

Any additional comments?

Hurry up and get the next book out

Missed opportunity

For the life of me, I cannot understand why, if you have a male and a female voice Actor, Why you would not have the male read the male parts and the female read the female parts. Instead they split the duties of reading the book. Just when you are used to hearing a character sound a certain way, the other voice Actor puts their spin on it. Why would you have a female doing male voices when you already have a male voice actor? Otherwise....they read well.

Sanderson blows my mind again

What did you like best about this story?

Unexpected storylines, expertly crafted climaxes, and an amazing magic system.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely

Any additional comments?

My only complaint (in jest) is that the next book is not available soon enough. I just can't wait to continue the story.

Wow What A Book

I loved the first book in the series and the second book did not disappoint! Characters are engaging and come to life . you will fall in love with them,

amazing

once again, the story was simply brought to life for me. I like that I can listen to these books as I do not have the time to sit down and read

interesting, thought provoking story line, good

the readers did a great job separating yet keeping recognizable the large amount of characters.

Gripping from start to finish.

Listened to it day and night 'til it was, sadly, over. This is the first series I've read by Brandon Sanderson, but I can definitely say it's made me a fan. Gonna start the third book immediately.

Where is the next one...

This is so good. So I just listen and listen for hours, forgetting to eat, do necessary chores and loosing sleep. And I would do it all again in a heart beat.