• The Blinding Knife

  • By: Brent Weeks
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 24 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,598 ratings)

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The Blinding Knife

By: Brent Weeks
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's summary

Gavin's powers are fading and his end draws near as war rages across the satrapies in the second novel of the New York Times best-selling Lightbringer series by Brent Week.

Gavin Guile is dying. He'd thought he had five years left - now he has less than one. With 50,000 refugees, a bastard son, and an ex-fiance who may have learned his darkest secret, Gavin has problems on every side. All magic in the world is running wild and threatens to destroy the Seven Satrapies. Worst of all, the old gods are being reborn, and their army of color wights is unstoppable.

The only salvation may be the brother whose freedom and life Gavin stole 16 years ago. If you loved the action and adventure of the Night Angel trilogy, you will devour this incredible epic fantasy series by Brent Weeks.

©2012 Brent Weeks (P)2012 Hachette Audio

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2013, Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novel, Winner

2013, PrizeName, Winner

"The Blinding Knife is a wonderful work of high fantasy with engaging characters facing the perfect antagonists, set in a creatively wrought and increasingly chaotic world brimful of imaginative magic and interesting politics. Weeks holds fast to the traditions of his genre while adding a compelling new flavor."—The Ranting Dragon

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Loved it.

Can't wait to see what happens next.
Amazing voice and great writing.
Keep up the great work.

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Love love this series ‼.

Going to get the next one right now. I love listening to books, but they have to have really intriguing stories and I like 'em really long. So take care of those fingers Brent and I will keep diving in.

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Brent Weeks rocks

I have read this book 3 times and it was awesome to hear it read.

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Great sequel!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Blinding Knife to be better than the print version?

I don't know if its better, because I've never read a print copy. But I like the reader so I'd say it probaby is.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked learning more about the structure of magic in this country and how it interacts witht he world. Before it just seemed to affect people but now we see what not having a prism does to their world.

Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This one is very good.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end where kip kills a white and turns it human again.

Any additional comments?

Third book please come out soon!

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this series is wild...

this series is absolutely crazy.. I'm loving the intricacies of the story. so many turns!!!!

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Amazingly Intricate

I have extensive experience with fantasy and science fiction, especially modern books. Brandon Sanderson is my current reigning champion, however the character development and detailed world building rival Brandon's creations. the characters are witty and real, and the narration of this book by Simon Vance, is breathtaking. His portrayal of Kip was hilarious, and all the liberties taken with interpretation, paid off. My words will not do this book justice. JUST READ/LISTEN TO IT!! :)

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I just can’t stop

Brent Weeks has made me fall so helplessly into the realm of the Prism I can’t stop reading! I am feeling some of the strongest feelings of anxiety over the fates of these characters that I can’t. Stop. Reading.

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Came up short of expectations

Would you consider the audio edition of The Blinding Knife to be better than the print version?

I tried to read the book but ended up listening to it. He had some charters in the book that where hard to read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Blinding Knife?

I liked that hearing about Kit and his coming to age story.

What three words best describe Simon Vance’s voice?

It was hard to determine sometimes when the person talking voice changed to another. Besides that it he was good

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No there was not

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Phenomenal

Rich, detailed, believable, and not at all boring. At once political and military and magical, the characters express the real of this story effortlessly. Weeks does not make it look easy, but he does make it something you want more of. Excellent narrator; nary s character confused.

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Classy as F**k

Loved it!! His stories just have enough edge to keep my laughing when it comes out of left field.

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