Blimey - it's longer than the first one!

Over 27 hours long!

The Mistborn series is a cruel mistress. If you've spent 24 hours on the first book, you'll be damned if you'll spend 27 hours on the second.

But I did. I had too.

Having spend so long with the characters during the first part of the epic, I had to see what happened next so I we go again with Michael Kramer manning the wheel once again.

The story has the same feel to it as the first but our heroes and villains are in a very different scenario.

The political under-current of the first novel becomes more important during this one and sometimes it can feel as if this is a little heavy going.

However, our hero Vin is following a different path and keeps the story flying along as she battles an array of interesting new characters.

There is a complimentary magic system to the first which adds another level of detail to Sanderson's story.

There are some brilliant turns and surprises and if you have listened to the first one then you must listen to this.

Understandably - don't start with this one - listen to book 1.

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Second book and still gripping me

OK. Firstly, this is not a sequel and thus isn't simply a rehash of the first concept, this is the next installment.
If you listened to the first book and enjoyed it, then you'll enjoy this.
This installment adds depth to characters and adds more detail to the backstory of the world; introducing whole new species and new magic into the world created in the first book, as well as adding insight into the magic already introduced in the first book . This is a worthy listen, although I would imagine that starting on this book would leave the listener baffled as it requires the background and gentle introduction provided in the first book otherwise you will feel cheated.
Overall, a great listen.
Thank you once again Mr Sanderson.

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Awesome

This is an amazing book. I loved the first book in the series, and I was a bit concerned by some of the reviews I'd read about the second book, but I needn't have worried.

This second book was more 'political' and 'scholarly' than the first book, with less emphasis on allomancy than the first one, but it was just as gripping and exciting, while giving us more insight into the characters and the nature of the landscape of the Final Empire.

Michael Kramer reads the books wonderfully and is totally captivating.

I also love the fact that it's child friendly, and hasn't turned into soft porn like some other sequels I've read recently... While it's not aimed at younger children, you could listen to it with them around without worrying. It's a great book for teens and adults.

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Sanderson and kramer have done it again.

Michael Kramer is in my opinion, the best audible voice actor out there. Listened to a bunch of books read by him and his acting and voice have enhanced my enjoyment of each one so much. So far every book narrated by him has been deserving of a 5/5, and I don't expect to ever give him less.

Sanderson's books and writings are extremely similar. He has definitely become the writer I compare every other book I pick up to, seeing if they can fill his shoes. So no surprise the book also gets a 5. I'd say it wasn't as strong as the first book as there was no character like kelsier. It's hard to explain, but the second book just feels like there is a gap missing where a character like kelsier should fit into. Presumable Sanderson intended the reader to feel like this throughout, to help the reader sympathise with the characters when Kelsier is mentioned. If this is done on purpose, he has done a bloody marvellous job. Although the gap wasn't filled in the end like I feel it should have been, rather than waiting until the next book to have it filled.

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Excellent

Would you consider the audio edition of The Well of Ascension to be better than the print version?

I wrote a review of the first book in the series and this is the same - excellent audiobook with very good narrator. Thoroughly enjoyed all three books.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All characters well developed.

What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Just love being read to and this narration was very easy on the ear. I know some people don't like Michael's American accent but he has a wonderful timbre to his voice that I appreciate and he changes his voice for all the characters so it is easy to identify characters - very well done in my opinion.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

No idea for a tag line but would definitely see the movie!!

Any additional comments?

Thoroughly enjoyed this series of books.

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Amazing listen

Would you listen to The Well of Ascension again? Why?

Maybe once i have completed all Sandersons other books.

What other book might you compare The Well of Ascension to, and why?

Nothing it is its own amazing series nothing like it

Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer – was your favourite?

Too many to have a single favourite but Sazid Breeze and Ham are so cool

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Had me screaming like NUFC won the prem at points. had me on the edge of my seat sometimes had to pull over car lol

Any additional comments?

get them

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I want to hear more

I was a little concerned about the US accent of the narrator (a stupid prejudice to assumed that fantasy characters have English accents!) but he's a great reader and, once I got used to it, the story galloped along. Characters came to life and I couldn't wait to buy part two.

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Where have you gone to 'Well of ascension' ?

I was really enjoying this story (on my iphone audible app) only to find it wouldn't play beyond part 2 chapter 6. I'm very frustrated especially because my library doesn't have the book and I'm desperate to find out what happens next...

I hope the bug gets fixed really soon.

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Twist upon Twists

I do not trust Brandon Sanderson, the man can not let you get comfortable with a notion or even the rules of his own world, he keeps changing them. And it is for that reason that I cannot put down this book and I am starting the next one right now. I loved this book, thank you Mr Sanderson.

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The Mistborn story continues its convoluted and fascinating way.

This book continues the beautifully characterised story started in the Final Empire. The plot twists and turns are brilliant and keeps the reader guessing. As in the first book, you are left wondering where the story will develop from here and I can't wait to find out (the rest of the books in my library and on the wish list are going to have to wait a while).

The reading is inspired, a masterclass in audio book reading in my opinion.

The only reason that I have given it 5 stars is that there is no system to give it more.

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