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Songs of the Earth

By: Elspeth Cooper
Narrated by: Allan Corduner
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Songs of the Earth is the most compelling debut fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss first hit the shelves four years ago, with the stunning The Name of the Wind. Combining superb characterisation with an epic story, it is beautifully told and engaging from the very first word. Gair is under a death sentence. He can hear music - music with power - and in the Holy City that means only one thing: he's a witch, and he's going to be burnt at the stake. Even if he could escape, the Church Knights and their witch finder would be hot on his heels while his burgeoning power threatens to tear him apart from within. There is no hope… none except a secretive order, themselves persecuted almost to destruction. If Gair can escape, if he can master his own growing, dangerous abilities, if he can find the Guardians of the Veil, then maybe he will be safe. Or maybe he'll discover that his fight has only just begun.

©2011 Elspeth Cooper (P)2012 Orion Publishing Group Ltd Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Scary Magic Witchcraft Magic Users

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I decided to try this after being hooked by another similar type of book by Patrick Rothfuss - The name of the wind.



Overall I really enjoyed this story and set ps up the next book really well.

Great listen

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I liked this story, it's clearly ment for a saga. downside is it's a bit slow in action no big reveals or climatic change. nothing to really get your teeth into. however you are captivated by mystery and exciting characters.

excellent work of fantasy

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Missing Patrick Rothfuss? Then listen to this and you won't be disappointed. Great story, superbly performed. You will care about most of the characters and be absorbed right up till the end. Heading straight on to the next book!

Superb!

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really enjoyed the book and loved the story but there were a few things I struggle with remembering all the different names and who they are and what role they play in the story, it want until 2/3 of the way through I have everyone settled in there right places and there roles, but overall really enjoyed the story and the narrator is great, would definitely recommend

very good but had trouble keeping track

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And I hate books people compare to great book because they always fall short. This one doesn’t. Read it. Or listen. It’s great either way.

Best read since Name of the Wind...

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