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Stone of Farewell

Memory, Sorrow & Thorn, Book 2

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Stone of Farewell

By: Tad Williams
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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The stunning second novel in Tad Williams' classic fantasy series, Memory, Sorrow and Thorn, set in the fantasy world of Osten Ard.

Following a brutal civil war, Osten Ard has been crushed under the rule of the two villainous High Kings. A single hope remains: if the rebels can find the three swords of legend - Memory, Sorrow and Thorn - they might be able to bring the Storm King and evil King Elias down.

Once but a humble kitchen boy, Simon is now Simon Snowlock, dragonslayer and bearer of the mythical sword Thorn. But Simon is more alone than ever before: his friends have been imprisoned, and his liege lord, Prince Joshua, has been exiled. And the Storm King may also be in possession of one of the swords....

A single chance remains: if Simon can deliver Thorn to Joshua and lead his followers to the Stone of Farewell, the rebels may be able to muster the forces necessary to rise up against Elias and the Storm King. But no one knows where the Stone of Farewell is. Or, indeed, what it is....

©1990 Robert Paul 'Tad' Williams, published by permission of DAW Books (P)2015 Hodder & Stoughton Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Royalty Scary

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I love this series but it's the narration thqt stands out for me.

Each voice is different and consistent. Great job.

The range of voices is astonishing.

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The first book was slow to get going , nearly stopped listening a couple of times but after it got going I was enthralled . It picked up pace nicely and the storytelling was superb . This book picked up the baton and raced forward , so much that my Mrs was a tad irked that I have had a set of headphones on for 4 days straight . The narration is spot on , the character building is some of the best and the story is of epic proportions . Now its time to irk my Mrs a bit more and move immediately on to the next book . I thoroughly recommend this series , stellar so far

awesome

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A other great performance by Andrew wincott. I really started to get drawn in this book. Much like the creeping winter in the book this series takes it easy but slowly grows on you. There is a much faster pace to this book the the first and the characters are really starting to gain some depth. Im Really looking forward to seeing what happens in the next installment. There are still many unanswered questions..
As I said these books aren't great on their own and should not be regarded or judged seperately. I can feel that they are just a l parts of an epic whole. If you have patience then read on!

Now the story is really building!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes and I already have. I first read these Memory, Sorrow and Thorn sequence in the late 80's early 90's. I've decided to listen to them again to refresh my memory; in readiness for Tad William's new books set In Osten Ard, The Stone of Farewell is overlong but still enjoyable as the characters are so well written.

What did you like best about this story?

It's the difficult middle book and in places could have done with a good edit. Slowly the plans of The Storm King and his minions are revealed.

Which character – as performed by Andrew Wincott – was your favourite?

Andrew Wincott's narration is superb. All the charachters, of which there are hundreds, have a distinctive voice. I love the grumpy, Schwarzanegger-esque Duke Isgrimnur.

Any additional comments?

The book could have been five hours shorter and it would have been as good. Other than that niggle, its a solid middle book that enhances the characters, develops the world and leaves the listener wanting to find out how the story ends.

The Long and Winding Road

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This is a wonderful book. So well written. The characters are well rounded and the prose is delightful to read. Great engaging storyline.

Brilliant!

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Such a great story well narrated, I cannot wait to start next book in series.

FMST

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Oh I can't wait for the next instalment of this great story!
Excellently written and read

Layer upon layer

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Getting a bit frustrating now. Nothing seems to be resolved or planned. No one seems to be able to fight or persuade anyone of anything.

Frustrated

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Loved these books when I read them ten years ago. Osten Ard, seoman snow lock, binibik and co were the reason I started to listen/read this genre of books. The narrator is brilliant and his voices are excellent.

Love love love it. On to the next 35 hours and the next instalment.

The reason I started listening to this genre

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I thought this was a quality part 2 to the story. It followed up well on part 1, set some things up for part 3, and still delivered on action and having a story of it's own - not something that every 2nd book of a trilogy manages to do!

Very enjoyable - good follow up

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