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The Magic of Recluce

Saga of Recluce, Book 1

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The Magic of Recluce

By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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Young Lerris is dissatisfied with his life and trade, and yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. But in Recluce a change in circumstances means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or braving the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands beyond Recluce, with the aim of learning how the world works and what his place in it might be. Many do not survive. Lerris chooses the dangergeld.

When Lerris is sent into intensive training for his quest, it soon becomes clear that he has a natural talent for magic. And he will need magic in the lands beyond, where the power of the Chaos Wizards reigns unchecked. Though it goes against all of his instincts, Lerris must learn to use his powers in an orderly way before his wanderjahr, or fall prey to Chaos.

©1992 L. E. Modesitt (P)2013 Tantor Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Military Magic Fiction Magic Users
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Appalling efforts at verbal sound effects go from merely annoying to completely destroying the flow of the story. Lunacy. I think the story holds up, but had to abandon. The reader suddenly shouting CLICK CLICK, CAW CAW or whinneying like a hourse at random intervals and at tripple volume, can really ruin a book. Kind of Tourette's delivery for masochists.

Weird and off-puting delivery of an ok fantasy.

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When I first listened to the first chapter, I wasn't sure if I liked the narrator. However, I soon got fully into the storyline and found the narrative very suited to the character in the book.

I enjoy fantasy stories and this had me looking forward to listening as often as possible to find out what happened next. If you like fantasy then I can recommend this, and I went on to the next book, so that should tell you everything.

Enthralling Story

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Everytime I heard a vulcrow I winced. And the excessive use of the word boring was also nerve wracking. The story was much better in the second half of the book.

horrendous sound effects

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I mean literally nothing but lots of woodwork. It is becoming more of a chore now

I’m over 6 hours in and nothing has happened!

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If you could sum up The Magic of Recluce in three words, what would they be?

confusing but good

Who was your favorite character and why?

Don't really have one, but probably Laris because there is more about him than anyone.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The ending of the book but I'm not gonna spoil it.

Any additional comments?

A lot of this book leaves you getting confused and the constant questioning gets a bit annoying at times but over all it's a good listen/read.

Magic Of Recluce

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