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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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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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I was really enjoying the story but the constant vocal sound effects eventually got the better of
me and I had to stop listening. A real shame

Narrator stopped me finishing

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The story is interesting and has enough originality to avoid being ‘just another fantasy’ adventure. I’d have liked a bit more complexity in the character development.

The narrator is terrible - only tolerable when sped up to 1.5x. Was he paid by the hour?

Great story; terrible performance

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Lovely writing, good story but not very action based. Strong Canadian accent will make hard to hear at first.

Immerse yourself in this world

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A great story, lots of twists and turns, and I like the narrators voice.
However, he comical attempts at sound effects are grating, I can't stand them. The constant neighs and clunks are so ridiculous that they are really ruining the book for me

A challenge

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