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The Godling Chronicles: The Sword of Truth, Book 1

By: Brian D. Anderson
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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Darkness comes as a new power rises in Angrääl. The Dark Knight has betrayed the Gods and stolen The Sword of Truth, trapping them in heaven. With the power of the sword, he can reshape the world and bring death to all who oppose him. Only one thing stands between the darkness and the light. Gewey Stedding. Only he has the power to stand against the oncoming storm. Only he can mend the world. But only if he can discover his power....

©2012 Brian D. Anderson (P)2013 Podium Publishing Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction
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I'm usually pretty picky with books. the storey needs to capture me straight away. this did just that. am looking forward to listening to the next one

a good storey line so far

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Interesting turn of events and a nice mix of characters with interesting points of view

A good journey

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Given the first three books of the series are included in Plus I decided to give them a whirl.

Inexpertly plotted, repeatedly apparent obstacles and sorts of narrative conflict appear only to be resolved unceremoniously through rather banal means. Not surprisingly, not even through deus ex machina - often a brief conversation is enough to resolve a decades old rivalry, or a centuries old blood feud. Love triangles and relationship issues resolve themselves without interpersonal conflict.

The world building is workmanlike and occurs as needed by the meanderings of the plot, at the time of the plot. Even simple, sensible things like Gooey (I don't care how it is spelled, that is how it is pronounced throughout) speculating as to his parenthood is neglected after 3 books and 60 hours. There are only 9 gods, 3 of which have been mentioned and it would have been very elegant to introduce each of them by having him and Starfinder discuss each option in turn, but no. The timeline are unclear, the mythology and history of the great conflicts ignored.

Gooey's characterisation and the voice chosen by the narrator makes him seem like a goofy schoolboy and it is quite strange to hear people fawn over him as a result.

Maybe the series gets good in the 80th hour but after three books I gave up on what appears to be the author's exploration of his elf fetish.

A Fairly Mediocre Start to a Mediocre Series

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Although some of the book could be called cliche or old hat, I believe the author has actually managed to explain and bring to life these "cliches" or " ideas" building on them, improving them and making you want to keep reading/listening to see where he will go with them. The author doesn't disappoint either with the books being highly addictive and extremely entertaining.

taken some old ideas further

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I enjoyed listening to this audiobook while working, but I doubt I could take the time to read it all the way through in book form. I found it to be very predictable at times and I'm not really a fan of the voices the narrator has given the characters, Gewey (the main char) comes across as weak and easily led astray.

it's a decent story.

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