solid follow up

I was doubtful whether this one would be worth it having read some negative reviews. but this book is a natural continuation of the momentum of the first three books. it opens more complexity and nuance in the characters, their motivations and morality; the first three books were 'flatter' in a way, and they had this naive Batman or James Bond feel to them at times (which of course my inner adolescent loves); but the multiple story lines of this fourth book bring dimensionality to the chronicle. worth a read if you were sucked into the first three.

ps. don't expect much depth in social or political commentary. I have wanted to see the wisdom in what the author says about human nature, civilisation, culture etc. but it still feels pretty hollow sometimes. there are a few gems of insight, but it's good to bear in mind that we are reading the words of a white modern man who imports a whole bunch of assumptions from his (our) colonised mind

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Fantastic

Another banger from Pierce! I see some people complaining about the narrators but I loved them, absolutely awesome experience, would highly recommend.

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Good addition to the series

A good addition to the series, the narration was really good in this one.

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Story

Over all very good. I found the Lyria section a bit tedious, it could be because of the reader more than the story.

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Not as good as the first three

Good story but the different narrators was jarring. It got better after a while but always felt like Lysander was rushed.

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An elegant dance of dialogue n detail, just prime.

Do not let other comments about different narrators hold you back from this book. The 4 different characters, stories, converge beautifully. I think it is also the best way for the author to continue after 3 powerful novels. There is lots going on in the worlds now and it is fitting to see 'hear' from alternate views. Listen my goodman, listen now, it gory damn prime.

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A worthy continuation

I was a bit wary of where or how the story would progress after the finale of the original trilogy. However, this is a very enjoyable read and definitely worth the credit. My only complaint is that the narrator for Lysanda seems to rush through his lines rather than spending it on inflection and pause. The other three narrators did brilliantly, with a special mention to Lyria's performer.

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Well done but need constant names.

Darrow's narrator says "Sir-vo" a few times. he hasn't done this in the past.
Lysanders narrator always calls Roke "Rock" instead of "R-oak" bit annoying.

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Quality as always

The narrator for Lisander was rather lifeless and disinterested - otherwise, it was fantastic as always!

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Bad narration

Fantastic first 3 books. Excellent narration even on the secondly time listening to all 3.

I am seriously disappointed with the poor narration (Lysander narrator) for the 4th book. Way too fast, passionless and weak.

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