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Words of Radiance

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
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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.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson:

  • The Cosmere
  • The Stormlight Archive
  • The Way of Kings
  • Words of Radiance
  • Edgedancer (Novella)
  • Oathbringer

The Mistborn trilogy:

  • Mistborn: The Final Empire
  • The Well of Ascension
  • The Hero of Ages

Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series:

  • Alloy of Law
  • Shadows of Self
  • Bands of Mourning
  • Collection
  • Arcanum Unbounded

Other Cosmere novels:

  • Elantris
  • Warbreaker

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series:

  • Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
  • The Scrivener's Bones
  • The Knights of Crystallia
  • The Shattered Lens
  • The Dark Talent

The Rithmatist series:

  • The Rithmatist

Other books by Brandon Sanderson:

  • The Reckoners
  • Steelheart
  • Firefight
  • Calamity
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Sanderson continues the development from book 1

Book 1 had a lot of character development and was very much the beginning book of the series, however, there is so much that Sanderson wants to develop that even after the lengthy 1st book he continues with this book. This book continues to introduce characters and back stories that made the whole thing much richer to listen to. Words of Radiance continued on the introduction that book 1 made and then gave a slight nudge to the middle portion of the story. Really good book and the length makes it such a bargain. It's like 3 or 4 books for 1 credit.

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great book

I never thought I'd be into anything typically on the science fiction aisle but I find myself loving this series!

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My new favorite

I thought Mistborn was good, but this is epic. I highly recommend it. I'm waiting in anticipation for the next one

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Loved this book!

This book was so much fun to listen to. Battles are engaging and exciting. Great series.

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Wonderful! Hard to put down!

Where does Words of Radiance rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top of my list.

What other book might you compare Words of Radiance to and why?

A Classic! The wheel of time, the dark tower, it ranks among them if not better!

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

Absolutely perfect!

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

yes

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This is a spectacular book and story! It couldn't have been better. The writing is wonderful and the narration is perfect. More please!!!!

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Fantastic story read by the best in the buisness.

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading are my favorite narrators since I listened to the Wheel of Time series, which is also how I originally discovered Brandon Sanderson and his amazing worlds.

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Mastery Again

Not only is Brandon Sanderson amazing, but I love the narrators. Highly recommend! Don't let the length scare you off.

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Wonderful

A delightful, captivating story with fun, attractive characters. The first two parts of the Stormlight series are among my favorite books ever. I eagerly anticipate part 3.

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awesome!

just as great as the first book! ! i can't wait for the third book to be released .

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WOW

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

Dunno. I've only experienced the audio version.

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

Ha! Nice try. My lips are sealed.

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

Kalladin and Pattern.

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

No. There is a lot going on and it's nice to take a break and process it all.

Any additional comments?

Love this series. I cannot wait for the 3rd installment.

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