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A Time of Dread
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Series: Of Blood and Bone, Book 1
- Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Summary
Set in the same world as the Faithful and the Fallen quartet, the first story in John Gwynne's Of Blood and Bone series, A Time of Dread, takes place 100 years after the end of Wrath.
The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished Lands. But their dominion is brutally enforced, and their ancient enemy may not be as crushed as they thought.
In the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests - a sign of demonic black magic. In the south, Riv, a young, tempestuous soldier, discovers a deadly rift within the Ben-Elim themselves.
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- james ashton
- 16-02-18
To boldly go...
Let me start by saying that I love the original Faithful and Fallen series.
And Damian Lynch is very good at his job.
However...
This audiobook feels stilted at best. There are gaps between every other line and little to no distinction between character tones.
I’m guessing that the majority of this lies with the editors.
Who for some reason.
Decided to split the text.
Sentence by sentence.
Annoying.
Isn’t.
It.
(Shatner would be proud)
It honestly feels like they recorded this on the fly with JG handing warm pages to Damian as they were finished.
There is absolutely no emotion or flow.
And for a fresh series that needs to introduce new characters, this is a real hinderance.
Having said that, I’m only two hours in... though I’m not sure I can do much more.
I would feel harsh marking down the story or performance, so I’ll go middle of the road, as at this point it may get better (please!?).
What I would say is that I normally rinse audiobooks (including JG’s previous) and this is taking me way longer to get into.
I honestly hope I’m wrong...
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- Charley
- 29-03-21
confusing and with mostly irellovant wings
so many similar parallel stories makes it difficult to follow and the angel deamon cultures have little depth, basically the same as humans and adds little to the story until the end, some good chapters but mostly confusing and bland
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- tracey pashley
- 03-04-21
Wow
Just when I thought John Gwynne couldn't get any better he goes and blows my thought to smithereens.
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- Martie_T
- 14-05-20
A brilliant return!
Like the other John Gwynne books, I could not stop listening. A fabulous pace of storytelling, just enough info and references to remind you of the previous story. Really pleased Damian Lynch is doing the reading again, it makes it much easier to slip back into this world with his familiar and excellent performance.
Thank goodness I have two more books to go!
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- Dr. J. S. Bray
- 06-08-18
Very good
Very good continuation both in story and in performance of the Faithful and the Fallen, although the narration was a bit jerky and robotic in places, though this is more likely due to the editing than the reader.
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- Joanne Sullivan
- 28-05-22
Loved it!!!
thoroughly enjoyed this book.. a great continuation from the previous set.. can't wait for the next installment..
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- Anonymous User
- 03-09-21
Dazzling story of beautiful epic fantasy, valor & serious intriguing depth! Kudos to John Gwynne!!
I’m particularly touched by the depth of the characters & their epic characteristic traits! The main characters are amazingly inspiring.
The Ben-Elim and the Karashim is a grand analogy to Yin & Yang. To the dark siths & the Jedi’s.
The battle cry of the Order of Brightstar brings me goosebumps! So powerful! “Truth & Courage!”
I loved this book, so addictive with all its Valor & Epicness, building up for a Masterpiece trilogy!!
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- Poppey
- 21-02-21
Better to Fight and Fall
My review for this complete trilogy is covered in the last book, Time of Courage.
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- Nelson
- 08-01-21
a great start to a return to the banished lands
as always when a series finishes like the faithful and the fallen theres always trepidation to jump into the sequel series but im glad i have enjoyed the first book alot cant wait to start the next!
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- Pau
- 01-09-20
Good Narrator
I won't review the book, it was fine I guess, but you guys can check plenty of reviews elsewhere.
The most important thing for me reading this reviews is:
"Is the narrator good enough to warrant the purchase of the book in audioform?"
And the answer is yes