• Empire of Grass

  • The Last King of Osten Ard, Book 2
  • By: Tad Williams
  • Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
  • Length: 36 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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Empire of Grass

By: Tad Williams
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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Publisher's Summary

Following on from The Witchwood Crown, Empire of Grass: The Last King of Osten Ard, Book 2 continues the story of one of the best loved fantasy epics of all time - Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, the inspiration for Christopher Paolini and George R. R. Martin.

©2018 Robert Paul 'Tad' Williams, published by permission of DAW Books (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critic Reviews

"One of my favourite fantasy series." (George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones)

"Ground-breaking... changed how people thought of the genre and paved the way for so much modern fantasy, including mine." (Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Kingkiller Chronicle)

"One of the main reasons I started writing fantasy... Tad Williams' work is an essential part of any science fiction and fantasy library." (Christopher Paolini, author of the Inheritance Cycle series)

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  • Scott Twain
  • 06-14-20

So glad I stuck with the books

I remember in the very first book thinking I’m going to have to kill Simon myself he is driving me nuts. Now I can’t get enough I’ve listened to all and know all the characters.

Well I thought I did great book lots going on, and twists you would not expect. Great cliff hanger

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  • N. S. Mitchell
  • 09-02-19

Sublime Story, Told by an outstanding Storyteller

Andrew Wincott brings to life dozens upon dozens of characters in this reading, each with their own distinctive accent, cadence and speech patterns.

As ever Williams has crafted a vast and enticing world for us to re-visit - with superb pacing and a wonderful narrative.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 09-01-21

really enjoying the whole series.

Twists and turns, plots and subplots, not to mention betrayal and murder. This book didn't disappoint me at all, and I ended up listening to hours at a time without realising it!

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  • Gemma
  • 10-16-20

wonderfully narrated

This is a great series and is wonderfully narrated by Andrew Wincott, I can't wait for the next book!

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  • sandra crookes
  • 10-23-22

Great story teller

loved it, even irritating characters!
Have immediately started on the next book and look forward to hours of it!

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  • S. Davison
  • 09-30-22

Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it

For such a long book this was never anything but entertaining. The narrator is very consistent with characters and truly brings them to life. Unabridged is the only way!

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  • Sarah Graham
  • 01-04-22

brilliant

excellent story telling great book can't wait for next one brilliantly read as always

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  • colin
  • 06-28-21

gripping

Superb storyline as usual. Can't wait for the final book to be released in October

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  • melpem
  • 04-05-20

I'm just sad I have to wait until the next book

what's not to love about these books, great story, fab narrator. you get sucked into the world, I cannot wait for the last book to come out.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 01-07-20

Enraging and entertaining

I have loved the series, I only recently finished the first trilogy and was very happy to find that he was mid way through a follow up. I love the characters, though wanting more in the final book from King Simon so we’ll see. Genuinely had a touch of anxiety knowing that I had so little time left in this story and didn’t want it to end. Look forward to the finale

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  • B. Cato
  • 04-29-22

Fantastic

Fantastic story. Fantastic narration. Slow in parts like all his books but builds until you can't put it down.

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  • Anita
  • 10-06-21

Still Engrossed

Absolutely love this series,
I wish it wouldn't end.
I'm so addicted to this series that I can't wait for book number 7 so have pre ordered.
The first time in about 5 years of being a member.
This Book is truly awesome & the narrator makes every character come alive in their own right.
The visual effects in my head are far beyond watching a movie for satisfaction.
Will Also looking for more read by Andrew Wincott.