
The Darkness That Comes Before
The Prince of Nothing, Book One
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Narrado por:
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David DeVries
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R. Scott Bakker
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Strikingly original in its conception, ambitious in scope, with characters engrossingly and vividly drawn, the first book in R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing series creates a remarkable world from whole cloth - its language and classes of people, its cities, religions, mysteries, taboos, and rituals - the kind of all-embracing universe Tolkien and Herbert created unforgettably in the epic fantasies The Lord of the Rings and Dune.
It's a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both 2,000 years past and 2,000 years into the future, as untold thousands gather for a crusade. Among them, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus - part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence - from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.
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- De: Anna Smith Spark
- Narrado por: Colin Mace, Meriel Rosenkranz
- Duración: 16 h y 36 m
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It is the richest empire the world has ever known, and it is also doomed - but only one man can see it. Haunted by prophetic dreams, Orhan has hired a company of soldiers to cross the desert to reach the capital city. Once they enter the palace, they have one mission: Kill the emperor, then all those who remain. Only from the ashes can a new empire be built. The company is a group of good, ordinary soldiers for whom this is a mission like any other. But the strange boy Marith who walks among them is no ordinary soldier.
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Beautiful prose, beautifully narrated.
- De superstardrifter en 09-28-17
De: Anna Smith Spark
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The Prince of Nothing
- De: Hektor Thillet
- Narrado por: Tracy Collier
- Duración: 2 m
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The Prince of Nothing is a fairy tale by Puerto Rican author Hektor Thillet, set in the majestic mountain range of the Norwegian fjords. In The Prince of Nothing, a next-in-line royal of the ancient Norwegian monarchy, who has become disheartened with possessing what he believes to be everything his heart could ever desire, runs away in a desperate search to find Nothing.
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Where whimsy and the obscure are commonplace
- De Dragonlily en 09-03-21
De: Hektor Thillet
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The Steel Remains
- De: Richard K. Morgan
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 15 h y 6 m
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In just a few short years, Richard K. Morgan has vaulted to the pinnacle of the science fiction world. Now he turns his iconoclastic talents to epic fantasy, crafting a darkly violent, tautly plotted adventure sure to thrill old fans and captivate new readers.
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This isn't your father's gay hero!
- De Kindle Customer en 01-23-09
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We Are the Dead
- The Last War Trilogy
- De: Mike Shackle
- Narrado por: Nicola Bryant
- Duración: 18 h y 6 m
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Jia's people learned the hard way that there are no second chances. The Egril, their ancient enemy, struck with magic so devastating that Jia's armies were wiped out. Now terror reigns in the streets, and friend turns on friend just to live another day. Somehow Tinnstra - a deserter, a failure, nothing but a coward - survived. She wants no more than to hide from the chaos. But dragged into a desperate plot to retake Jia, surrounded by people willing to do anything to win the fight, this time Tinnstra will need to do more than hide.
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Criminally Underrated Gem in a world of Dark Fantasy
- De Nic en 04-24-23
De: Mike Shackle
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The Mirror Empire
- Worldbreaker Saga, Book 1
- De: Kameron Hurley
- Narrado por: Liza Ross
- Duración: 17 h y 41 m
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On the eve of a recurring catastrophic event known to extinguish nations and reshape continents, a troubled orphan evades death and slavery to uncover her own bloody past - while a world goes to war with itself. In the frozen kingdom of Saiduan, invaders from another realm are decimating whole cities, leaving behind nothing but ash and ruin.
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Captivating & thrilling
- De Sean Higgins en 09-19-15
De: Kameron Hurley
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Gunmetal Gods
- Gunmetal Gods, Book 1
- De: Zamil Akhtar
- Narrado por: Peter Noble
- Duración: 17 h y 37 m
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Fifty thousand gun-toting paladins march behind him, all baptized in angel blood, thirsty to burn unbelievers. Only the janissaries can stand against them. Their living legend, Kevah, once beheaded a magus amid a hail of ice daggers. But ever since his wife disappeared, he spends his days in a haze of hashish and poetry. To save the kingdom, Kevah must conquer his grief and become the legend he once was. But Micah writes his own legend in blood, and his righteous conquest will stop at nothing. When the gods choose sides, a legend will be etched upon the stars.
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Great Narrator, Great Book
- De KYLE LOCKHAVEN en 10-28-21
De: Zamil Akhtar
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The Blacktongue Thief
- De: Christopher Buehlman
- Narrado por: Christopher Buehlman
- Duración: 12 h y 44 m
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Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path. But today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark.
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Outstanding
- De Anne Vaughan en 05-28-21
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Seeds of War
- The Smokesmiths, Book 1
- De: João F. Silva
- Narrado por: Adriel Brandt
- Duración: 14 h y 4 m
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He ran like the monster he was. And the smoke followed. GIMLORE is a single mother and war veteran turned crime boss set on protecting her family and her town. ORBERESIS is a petty thief pretending to be God to protect a terrible secret. REDNOW is the world's most feared mercenary, but his best days are behind him and there's one job left to do.
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Intense and compelling
- De Devlin en 06-28-25
De: João F. Silva
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The Gutter Prayer
- De: Gareth Hanrahan
- Narrado por: John Banks
- Duración: 16 h y 58 m
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The city of Guerdon stands eternal. A refuge from the war that rages beyond its borders. But in the ancient tunnels deep beneath its streets, a malevolent power has begun to stir. The fate of the city rests in the hands of three thieves. They alone stand against the coming darkness. As conspiracies unfold and secrets are revealed, their friendship will be tested to the limit. If they fail, all will be lost, and the streets of Guerdon will run with blood.
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Absolutely incredible
- De Bronwyn en 12-01-19
De: Gareth Hanrahan
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A Shadow in Summer
- Long Price Quartet, Book 1
- De: Daniel Abraham
- Narrado por: Neil Shah
- Duración: 14 h y 38 m
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The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit Seedless, an and at bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, an empire committed to laying waste to all lands with their ferocious army. Saraykeht has always been too strong for the Galts to attack, but now they see an opportunity.
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REALLY Hard to Rate!
- De Trip Williams en 04-27-15
De: Daniel Abraham
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The Forgetting Moon
- De: Brian Lee Durfee
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Duración: 30 h y 44 m
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Welcome to the Five Isles, where war has come in the name of the invading army of Sor Sevier, a merciless host driven by the prophetic fervor of the Angel Prince, Aeros, toward the last unconquered kingdom of Gul Kana. Yet Gault, one of the elite Knights Archaic of Sor Sevier, is growing disillusioned by the crusade he is at the vanguard of just as it embarks on his Lord Aeros' greatest triumph. While the eldest son of the fallen king of Gul Kana now reigns in ever increasing paranoid isolationism, his two sisters seek their own paths.
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alright-ish
- De Matthew en 05-10-19
De: Brian Lee Durfee
Too many characters with multiple names
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On the other hand, I’m very fond of the way magic is handled, the way faith and the history of the world is rich and detailed, and of the light philosophy heavily salting the meat of the text, which is just layers and layers of political and religious conflict and subterfuge, broken up by the mysteries of the Dunyain, the reality of the gods and demons, and the unholy consult.
An all time favorite
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A hidden gen
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One of my all time favorite fantasy series
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So much of fantasy is fixated on high fantasy plots that rely on nonsensical/illogical twists and turns to further the story. Over and over somebody saves the day at the last second in the most improbable way. Characters are predictable, boring, and molded to unrealistic standards. Bakker averts these missteps masterfully, with characters that look/act/think like they would in the real world. You'll understand each character by appreciating who they are, not just by what they do. They fill out a story that somehow feels like nonfiction and flows with logic while remaining fantasy.
All of that being said, in some spots the book can be a bit of a slog. It's not an action-packed and there are many deep dives into the philosophies behind characters and ideas central to the book. These can be a bit intricate and don't always lend themselves to inattentive listening. I read most of this book at 1.5x speed and struggled to keep up in some spots. I will definitely take my time on the next read.
Overall I can't recommend this book enough as it's a wonderful contrast to most of what fantasy has to offer. It won't be for everyone, sure. There's no brave knight fighting evil and beating all the odds at the 11th hour. But if you're looking for a story that hits home with all of the crushing realism of the world and the flaws of humanity, then absolutely don't sleep on this one.
Absolute Gem
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Any additional comments?
It starts off slow and confusing but give it a while and it's a great read.Read if you like books that make you think
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compelling story heavy on references
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If you need a new fantasy series you found it!
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What didn’t you like about David DeVries’s performance?
Yes, this book is challenging, but Devries' reading complicates, rather than clarifies. Very little distinction between different characters' voices makes it easy to lose track of who is saying what. Choices on inflection make it sound like he himself has no idea what's going on. Paragraphs are picked up with no breaks, missing the fact that a new idea is starting.I would often listen to a section two or three times before going to the text and finding it much easier to understand.
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I'm really enjoying this story, but I'll have to somehow find the time to read the sequels without audio.Great Book, Poor Reader
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What made the experience of listening to The Darkness That Comes Before the most enjoyable?
This is a fully realized world. Great conflicts. Original characters.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Darkness That Comes Before?
Dark dark magicians.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I drive long distances and tend to listen in long blocks. I could easily listen for 6+ hrsI never write reviews but I loved this
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