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Orcs

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Orcs

By: Stan Nicholls
Narrated by: John Lee
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About this listen

 Combining the acclaimed trilogy of books, BODYGUARD OF LIGHTNING, LEGION OF THUNDER and WARRIORS OF THE TEMPEST, plus a new short story previously only available in a small press anthology, this is the entire story of Stryke and his band of Orcs. Fantasy's bad guys finally get their own say in this fast moving, action packed, tongue in cheek tale or Orc valour and human treachery.

Read by John Lee

(p) 2010 Tantor, Inc©2004 Stan Nicholls Action & Adventure Anthologies & Short Stories Fantasy Fiction

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If you are looking for lots of detailed fight scenes in a world of orcs, goblins, centaurs pixies and religious nutjobs look no further. Although the plot itself is largely easy enough to predict this book is more about the gritty fight scenes and self indulgent warfare. Enjoyable and easy listening, the voice acting continues to interest until the end.

Gory high fantasy.

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

I would plug the holes in the story. Some parts of it just make no sense at all / just couldn't work out the way the author describes. The first two thirds everything is far too easy for the Orcs. It may be said 'perhaps this is their destiny' but it makes it unrealistic. Then there's totally unexplained things, like old enemies turning up out the blue with no explanation of how they got where they were / knew to find the Orcs there.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have liked the story to start with Orcs developing from youngsters. Know more about them and their culture. This story being based on Orcs had very little affect on the story.

Which character – as performed by John Lee – was your favourite?

I didn't really like any of the characters. They were all flawed or too over the top.

Do you think Orcs needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, if you enjoyed it but I wouldn't be interested in one.

Any additional comments?

As far as fantasy goes there are much better out there.

Good ideas but didn't fill potential

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I really enjoyed the battles in this book. It was nice to have a book that didn't skimp or gloss over the battles.
While that was certainly the main plus on the book it also has some negatives. I did find it a bit tedious and a bit simple. I think maybe if I had listened to this when I was 15 I would of loved it. I now like something with a bit more substance. A story line with a bit more character growth. There is a huge horde of Orcs yet we only ever really know 5 of them.
If you wants nice easy listen that is full of battles and people being hit over the head with there severed arm then this is the book for you.
If your looking for great character development with many twists and turns then probably not.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Strike is probably my favourite character simply for the reason he is the only one with any real character development through out the book.

Do you think Orcs needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No. It is a good stand alone book and wraps up most questions.

Great Battles

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Good old fashioned fantasy tale, well written, with good characters and well read by the actor

Good old fashioned fantasy

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Amazing narration, great voices, really did the book justice and I thoroughly enjoyed it throughout. If you want a well narrated fantasy/military/action novel to read then read this. It really flips the conventions set by classic fantasy. Also I recommend reading the sequels.

Read this book a while ago and just as good in aud

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