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The Burning White
- Book Five of Lightbringer
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Series: Lightbringer Saga, Book 5
- Length: 39 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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The Burning White is the epic conclusion to the Lightbringer series by New York Times best seller Brent Weeks - one of the most popular fantasy series of recent years.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-11-19
Huge. And yet a let-down.
My god it's big. In terms of value per minute it's great. But - and this is very much a personal perspective - it's profoundly frustrating as an end to previously great series. Disclaimer: I'm still 2 hours from the end and I'll delete this if the last two hours do the unexpected...! So far, though... The first half was great. More than half. But for severeal listening hours I've been close to quiiting, and would have if it hadn't been for years on prior investment in the characters. At this point it feels horribly Hollywood in finding ways to bring happy conclusions even to storylines that seemed doomed. By the end of the previous book, I was in awe of how a seemingly conventional fantasy had slid into horrifying, subtle tale with deep moral ambiguity etc. Now I think that was just a setup. This book goes pretty plainly into sanctimonious religion territory - making me think of nothing so much as the Narnia series. Don't get me wrong: it still has most of the elements that have made the series fun. It's mostly enjoyable, and if you've been on board for the whole series you're gonna finish, right? But it's very deus ex machina, and if you find religion unsatisfying, it will probably disappoint. If I was reading on dead trees, I'd say wait for the trade paperback over hardback.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-11-19
To much ex machina and religion
If you have watched game of thrones and got annoyed that they wanted to subvert expections, I don't think you'd be happy with this ending.
I suppose its my own fault for expecting a fantastical ending but the gods get way to involved in this book and without spoilers its hard to say why it left me quite angry that persons just get away with things they have done in the past and some people turn out useless.
Narrator was awesome and the story still has good moments but shame about the end.
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- Chris Symonds
- 12-04-20
So much wasted potential.....
**SPOILERS**
Adequate ending to a brilliant series, but with a few drawbacks, like shoehorning in Christian imagery everywhere! It's somewhat expected in most fantasy with a messianic figure that there would be a little; you see it in many other series but not often so on-the-nose. Things like one character saying to god (who is himself a character) that he feels like he's been dead for 3 days, while another dies in a crucifixion pose, lowered down while his wife and mother weep, only to be later resurrected.
While we're on the subject of the machinations of God, how about a machine given to one character to get from one side of the world to the other just in time to save everyone that is literally called 'the machina' (I see what you did there Brent, but it's not as clever as you think).
There was so much potential for the end of this series. What about the everdark Gates? I expected the angari to make an appearance but no sign of them. That chekov's gun just stayed there on the table unused. Liv was very underused, but not as much as the white king who pretty much disappears for the duration of the book. All of the political machinations fall by the wayside and Andros ends up underused (in the present) as a result. Ironfist is similarly underused, being used as a looming threat until he appears and then disappears again. Zyman lost all characterisation and just became evil for the sake of it, backed up by Arum who again becomes evil just for the sake of it. So much was ignored so that there was space for half explained mythology. I'd have been OK if there was more space dedicated to the history and metaphysics tbh, but not all in this book! If you're going to have the main battle be a literal battle between heaven and hell played out by humans, then at least start explaining it more in earlier books. All we have for backstory of the immortals before this book is the scene in the great library in book 3. That could have been the start of something explored properly in book 4 (instead of so much time dedicated to kip and tysis' bedroom difficulties) but instead it was ignored right up until it became one of the most important things in the story out of nowhere.
What confused me in all the scenes they appear in though is the light guard. They are described as thugs over and over again, but this characterisation does not explain at all why, during a frikkin battle, they would a) watch their leader break the halo, a thing everyone in their society knows leads to madness, b) watch that same leader drag someone off the main weapon of the city while it is being used to lead the defence and c) leave that weapon completely unused and undefended. It brought me out of the story every time the light guard did anything because they were treated just as an extension of Zymans madness and Arum's bitterness, not as actual characters like the black guard often were. Like seriously, their city is fighting against an army of Wights and they'll follow a Wight while he undermines the defence of the city? And no one says anything? In a story centered around redemption? But of course if they didn't just follow their orders then the named characters would not have something to overcome. At least give some justification like a clandestine agreement with the Order or the white king.
The epilogues really annoyed me though. Everyone just seems OK with Dazen using his own name, as if there hadn't been a frikkin war to stop Dazen in the first place. Like "you're Dazen now and not Gavin? No worries, let's have a party." This was most apparent with Kip (no scene where he realises that his father is actually his uncle, just pov where he refers to him as both Dazen and his father without any of the cognitive dissonance that would bring) and with Ironfist just calling Dazen by his real name as if he's always known. It's like Dazen has realised that he is actually a good man, so everyone is now OK with him without needing to go through their own processes.
All in all, this book was just meh, and for a series as good as the Lightbringer was it is supremely disappointing.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-19
The best use of an audible credit there is.
The book is wonderful, beautifully written and spoken aloud. Stop doubting yourself, read this series.
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- Louise
- 27-12-19
A satisfying ending to a truly amazing series
Do NOT start here - you must read the Lightbringer series from Book1, The Black Prism!!!
This was the most satisfying ending to a series that I've read in a very long time - perfect pacing, tight plotting, superb characterisation, and brings a tear to the eye.
IMHO this series is better than Mistborn from Brandon Sanderson, which was breathtaking, and is almost up there with The Kingkiller Chronicles from Patrick Rothfuss (high praise indeed).
I'm going to miss all these characters so much (at least until Brent pulls his finger out and writes series 2... hopefully).
Lest I forget, Simon Vance is one of the great narrators. So many voices.
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- Mr. Thomas J. Ryder
- 29-06-20
an exceptional close to an excellent series
not many books bring me to tears, this is one. and thank you for the end, I love a good acknowledgement
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-20
A superb ending
An incredible story from an author with limitless imagination and craft. Thank Brent (should you happen to read this)
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- Rob E
- 28-01-20
Brilliant end to a great tale
Perfect ending for one of my favourite authors, a wonderful, powerful story crafted over the past 8+ years.
Please read you won’t regret it
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- Jonathon Bradbury
- 07-01-20
This book is Amazing
I have loved this series of books, a absolutely gem of a series, this is an amazing end to this story. Just so sad it’s over 😭. There is way to start again just hope Brent weeks does story a new story in this world 🌍
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- Luke Beckett
- 03-01-20
Helped me consider deeper thoughts from this series
This was a great ending to this series, with the same exciting plot, and well-realised, developed characters that make Brent Weeks as good as any other fantasy writer I read new fantasy books by.
But what sets this series apart from me was a deeper theme that this series has been exploring, and this book really helped me to see and think through. That’s what stuck with me and made this a great series, not just a good, exciting page-turner.
Three of the main characters are men who want to be famous. Actually, they already are famous, but they want to be legendary.
I’ve been thinking about their three different reasons for seeking fame.
Gavin wants to become a legend, because he’s worried he’s a bad person. He’s so scared he’s actually broken or evil, that he puts his effort into being good. He wants to be a legend that will ultimately prove whether he is bad or good, so he’ll know once and for all.
Andros is absolutely certain he’s clever and important. He wants to be the most important person in history - legendary - because he’s so worried that other people won’t fully realise and acknowledge how clever and important he feels he is.
Kip wants to be famous because he’s been worried he isn’t good enough for his whole life. He’s been told he’s inept and criticised, but he’s also started to believe that and tell it to himself.
He wants to be famous so that there’ll be a seemingly objective measure that actually he really does matter and really is good for something. He wants the world to notice him and validate is worth, because he thinks a big, famous life will mean no one can take away that validation.
The end of this story, where they all chase status and power, and realise things about themselves, was such a fantastic exploration of why we seek recognition.
I identify with Kip a lot, and for me it’s great art when someone else’s creation helps you understand a little more about yourself... but Brent Weeks’ great skill is that he really can help you see and understand what drives each person. Weeks has a wonderfully sharp, insightful eye for what makes people tick. In this epic story about light and dark, armies, prophecies, gods and emperors, it’s the insight into these three men that sets this book apart and for me feels so relevant and important in the age and society I live in and why so many of us are encouraged to seek fame and fortune.
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- juan leon
- 03-02-20
excellent!!!
The whole series is outstanding but the final book is a constant crescendo, the tension is insanely good and the deliver flawless. I cannot recommend it enough.
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- Allen
- 19-03-22
A fitting end to a true epic
I loved this series an last book so much I hungrily read it, all the while wish it didn't have to end.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 01-07-21
quality
the audio quality isn't as good as the other books but a great book nonetheless
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- Martin T.
- 31-05-21
Disappointed
To long, endless monologues. Sad for a really good story. Love the magic system. The magic beyond the founding system poorly explained
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- Barbara
- 18-05-21
I have never fallen so in love with fictional char
Simon Vance is a genius. Along with Stephen Fry, he is by far my favorite narrator. Perfect for bringing to life the amazing characters in the Lightbringer series. Brent weeks have created characters so believable, flawed and strong that it comes within a hairs breath of being a self help book. I love that they act like real people. The story is sublime. I was genuinely sad when it ended.
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- Damien Jones
- 12-03-21
Outstanding book!
Would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy! I cannot begin to describe the journey this book takes you on.
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- seamus
- 18-12-20
Dumb
People make bad decisions as obvious plot devices so they have scenarios to escape from. Its just unbelievable how idiotic the characters are. And the ending, the pièce de résistance of stupidity, just leaves you scratching your head...
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- Maria
- 15-10-20
Solid end to the series!
Readers of the other books in the series will find this book a satisfying conclusion, with a potential for more to come.
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- Michael
- 09-09-20
Great read. Light but funny and moving.
There are more sub plots in this than GOT. Many sided and moving. But a lighter look at serious topics as well. The characters and the character descriptions are excellent. Great read. And a great performance from the performer.
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- Alexander W. Szenczy
- 11-08-20
An excellent end to a great series.
Brent Weeks has fully completed the Lightbringer Saga and it was totally worth it. This series is worth it and he is easily on of the fantasy greats alongside Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson and Tolkien.