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This is the true story of Aemilius Felix Boioannes the younger, the intended and unintended consequence of his life, the bad stuff he did on purpose and the good stuff that happened in spite of him.
It is, in other words, the tale of a war to end all wards and the man responsible.
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World can be listened to by itself, but for those who like endings, it can also be considered the refreshingly pragmatic conclusion to K. J. Parker's acclaimed sequence of novels that began with Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City and continued with How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It.
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Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City
- The Siege, Book 1
- De: K. J. Parker
- Narrado por: Ray Sawyer
- Duración: 13 h y 15 m
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A siege is approaching, and the city has little time to prepare. The people have no food and no weapons, and the enemy has sworn to slaughter them all. To save the city will take a miracle, but what it has is Orhan. A colonel of engineers, Orhan has far more experience with bridge building than battles, is a cheat and a liar, and has a serious problem with authority. He is, in other words, perfect for the job.
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An Adventure the Questions Empire
- De Joe Kraus en 01-29-20
De: K. J. Parker
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The Devil You Know
- De: K. J. Parker
- Narrado por: Will Damron
- Duración: 3 h y 8 m
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The greatest philosopher of all time is offering to sell his soul to the devil. All he wants is 20 more years to complete his life's work. After that he really doesn't care. But the assistant demon assigned to the case has his suspicions, because the philosopher is Saloninus, the greatest philosopher, yes, but also the greatest liar, trickster, and cheat the world has yet known - the sort of man even the Father of Lies can't trust. He's almost certainly up to something...but what?
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Good story, bad reader
- De Kindle Customer en 05-06-16
De: K. J. Parker
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The Song of the First Blade
- The Bladeborn Saga, Book 1
- De: T.C. Edge
- Narrado por: Steven Brand
- Duración: 28 h y 2 m
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In the heart of Vandar, as dark forces close in, Elyon, a gifted Bladeborn knight, fights for his family's survival in a world on the brink of war. In the beleaguered northlands of Tukor, a servant girl with a mysterious past is forced on the run by a treacherous lord, propelling her on a journey that will change her world forever. From the Shadowfort, an ancient power is unleashed, one that will set into motion a series of events that will bring the world to its knees.
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Wow, this was a chore.
- De Captain Spanky Of Nazareth en 11-30-21
De: T.C. Edge
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Nine Princes in Amber
- The Chronicles of Amber, Book 1
- De: Roger Zelazny
- Narrado por: Alessandro Juliani
- Duración: 5 h y 31 m
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Amber is the one real world, of which all others including our own Earth are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin's blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne.
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Great book, lame deal!
- De Robert en 08-13-12
De: Roger Zelazny
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The Pariah
- De: Anthony Ryan
- Narrado por: Steven Brand
- Duración: 19 h y 57 m
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Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier's life in the king's army. Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance.
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Has a great first half then slowly goes downhill
- De Spencer Corpuz en 08-31-21
De: Anthony Ryan
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Of Blood and Fire
- The Bound and the Broken, Book 1
- De: Ryan Cahill
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 16 h y 23 m
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Epheria is a land divided by war and mistrust. The High Lords of the South squabble and fight, only kept in check by the Dragonguard, traitors of a time long past, who serve the empire of the North. In the remote villages of Southern Epheria, still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother, Calen Bryer prepares for The Proving - a test of courage and skill that not all survive. But when three strangers arrive in the village of Milltown, with a secret they are willing to die for, Calen’s world is ripped from under him and he is thrust headfirst into a war.
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Didn’t expect a “grow up power fantasy”
- De Mike Thomas en 07-23-22
De: Ryan Cahill
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
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- Lu
- 02-07-22
A great story
When it comes to K.J. Parker's writing, I'm not a fan. I'm a believer. Sure, not everything he writes is excellent, and sometimes he reuses the same plot points to write a story. Still, I always have a great time reading Parker's books. A Practical Guide to Conquering the World is no exception. I loved it - it made me laugh and appreciate a cynical but insightful view of the world.
This time we follow Felix, a member of the Robur race, who works as a translator for the Echmen empire. He enjoys books and peaceful life. But alas, Parker has other plans for him. When armies wipe out the Robur race, Felix joins the Hus' ambassador, who owes him for saving the life of his princess. Unfortunately, shortly after, the Echmen kill the Hus king and enslave his people. Felix decides to save a group of people he doesn't actually like. Not an easy task - he must unite the Hus with their enemy, the Dejauzi, and find a way to defeat the Echmen empire. How you may ask? Well, inventing a religion and becoming a prophet is a good start.
Felix's bold plans and cynical view of the world are always entertaining. He idolizes no one and knows that if you want to do something right (even if it's conquering the world), it's better to do it yourself. And so he decides to fight the war to end all wars.
The pacing is excellent and the twists are legion. Add to that Felix's unreliable narration and you get a tremendously entertaining and darkly humorous romp. Like most Parker heroes, Felix has no strict moral code. So readers should ask themselves: what does he really want?
The Siege is a series of loosely connected books. You don't need to have read the previous volumes to understand, follow, and appreciate the story. However, if you read the books in order of publication, you can enjoy certain nuances. Besides, they're fun, and why deprive yourself of a good time?
I'll read anything Parker writes. A Practical Guide to Conquering the World is an excellent, darkly humorous, and an insightful story I'll happily revisit in the future. Highly recommended!
Additional note: I've listened to the audiobook version and had a great time listening to it. Ray Sawyer captured the tone of the book perfectly.
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- Daniel
- 01-30-23
Holt strikes again
Why does he go by two names? Who knows. However you call him just make sure the words literary and genius make it into the same sentence. Can’t wait for the next one (or for audible to add the rest of Tom’s back catalogue. Seriously what’s up with that?)
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- Charles E Valdyke
- 05-14-22
The weakest of the 3, but still good and worth it
i prefered the first two books in the series, with the very 1st being the strongest. This one leave the setting of The City but still follows on of its citizens. i think its the fact its no longer bound in the city coupled with the more unbelievable path to power the central character takes in this book that dimishes ever so slightly compared to the first two that weakens it. But only slightly and definitely still worth the listen through
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- Georgia Shopper
- 01-18-22
If you love KJ Parker, you'll love it
Know what you are getting into before you begin. KJ Parker books are full of extremely dry humor, lengthy details about weapons construction and ancient battle techniques, and the author's wry opinions. It isn't endless action, sex, or even all that much violence (though there is some). Ancient history buffs will love picking out the nuggets from our history and perhaps begin to wonder about the "facts" handed down through time. Slaves are led out of bondage into the desert, waters are parted, a girl leads armies to unlikely victories, tablets are handed down--though in circumstances one might not expect... Ray Sawyer reads with his usual skeptical irony that enhances Parker's style. I wonder if the lisping accent was included specifically as a good-natured dig at Sawyer (he handles it well). I think it's well known that KJ Parker is Tom Holt, though writing as KJ Parker allows Tom Holt's inner historian run rampant. No orcs or portable doors here, but lots about how to make a bow or defeat a cavalry charge. There is plenty of humor, but you sometimes need to pay close attention to see it.
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- Kathy B
- 01-21-22
KJ Barker Does It Again
I so enjoy the dry wit and writing style of these books. This one starts off a little slower, but well worth the wait as the plot line escalates so don't be put off by the beginning pace. These are the kind of books I read more that once just for the pure joy of the subtle humor and unique characters. I can't think of a comparison in the fantasy category, so the closest I can come is if you like Mick Herron's Slow Horses kind of humor, you might like this trilogy. The narrator captures the tone of the book perfectly, so well done Mr. Sawyer.
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- @tone0189
- 02-28-22
Cynicism
I found this to be the most amusing and entertaining of the three books.
The main protagonist is without any redeeming characteristic or personality. They are utterly without empathy or any concern for those whose lives are ruined or uprooted. They are by far the most interesting and intriguing character.
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- E. O'Connor
- 01-23-22
Meh
I think part of the disappointment was that from the title details I was expecting the siege from the point of view of Orhan’s barbarian emperor friend. Instead, the main character is a diplomat in another city who only gets distant word of the siege, who ends up helping construct the demise of a different empire with the help of a different group of “barbarian peoples”. Still, I loved the first book and quite liked the second one so I was willing to give it a chance.
The timing also seemed off – they get belated word of the siege at the beginning of this book, and four years later there are events that happened after the end of the second book. Not huge, but I like how detail oriented the world building in the first book was.
I could’ve gotten past those things however except, as another reviewer has pointed out, it’s pretty much the exact same story with pretty much the exact same characters. Different people/name/settings, but the same tropes the same personality, etc. and it just seemed tired and overdone. Using the same narrator for all three books was probably also a mistake. While the narrator is fabulous, he uses the same accents and inflections book to book, and it only strengthens the repetitive nature of the main characters between the books.
The writing is good, but not as good as the books at the beginning of the series. I’m 7 1/2 hours into the 13 hour book, and I’m honestly not sure I’m gonna bother to go on.
If you loved both of the first books in the series, and you haven’t re-listened to them too recently, it will probably be a fun read.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-23
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I don't think I have a lot to say to him because he was so far
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- RBII
- 08-15-22
Meh
The story seemed a little too rushed and a little to perfect. I think it was so/so conclusion to the series
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- Taylor Glazier
- 04-14-23
Fine
Narrator is stellar with a commanding, luxurious voice. But this story felt hollow. No character building, no obstacles. The protagonist just asks for favors or says “I read it in a book” and gets whatever he wants with little agency or difficulty A disappointing read after “16 Ways to Defend a Walled City” but a good farce on religion, if you’re into beating that dead old horse.
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