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Title: The Sacred Band
Subtitle: Book Three of the Acacia Trilogy
Author: David Anthony Durham
Narrator: Dick Hill
Format: Unabridged
Length: 28 hrs and 2 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-04-11
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 366 votes
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
Publisher's Summary:
With the first two books in the Acacia Trilogy, Acacia and The Other Lands, David Anthony Durham has created a vast and engrossing canvas of a world in turmoil, where the surviving children of a royal dynasty are on a quest to realize their fates - and perhaps right ancient wrongs once and for all.
As The Sacred Band begins, one of them, Queen Corinn, bestrides the world as a result of her mastery of spells found in the ancient Book of Elenet. Her younger brother, Dariel, has been sent on a perilous mission to the Other Lands, while her sister, Mena, travels to the far north to confront an invasion of the feared race of the Auldek. Their separate trajectories will converge in a series of world-shaping, earth-shattering battles, all rendered with vividly imagined detail and in heroic scale.
David Anthony Durham concludes his tale of kingdoms in collision in an exciting fashion. His fictional world is at once realistic and fantastic, informed with an eloquent and distinctively Shakespearean sensibility.
Critic Reviews:
A truly epic fantasy... with a rich world and nuanced characters. Superbly written." (Fantasy magazine)
Members Reviews:
Good Series
Would you listen to The Sacred Band again? Why?
Yes, To hear the things I may have missed that could have led me to the conclusion.
What other book might you compare The Sacred Band to and why?
I would choose the original Draganlance series for the story. It was just enjoyable to listen to.
Have you listened to any of Dick Hills other performances before? How does this one compare?
No
Great Series
The series ended as great as it started. I was locked in from the start of Book 1 to the end of Book 3. While Book 3 of Game of Thrones may be the best fantasy book on a stand alone basis, this is the best fantasy trilogy I have yet to come across. Highly recomended for anyone who loves the darkness of fantasy series.
A++++++++++++
Would you consider the audio edition of The Sacred Band to be better than the print version?
Yes, I would dick hill is an amazing reader, has such a a powerful versatile voice.
What did you like best about this story?
The Great Characters, amazing writing by David Anthony Durham, Cliff hanger after Cliff hanger. Story is original. Political, intrigue, Sorcery, betrayal, and Romance! It is right up there withe A Song of Ice and Fire, Book of Malazan,a nd the kingKiller Chronnicles; better than the latter two and on equal part with George RR Martins book. In fact this book is a George RR Recommendation on his must reads! I'm glad He was write, I am now buy everything David Anthony Durham Writes.
What about Dick Hills performance did you like?
dick hill is an amazing reader, has such a a powerful versatile voice. He is the golden voice of Audio, along with Roy Dotrice, very powerful, and a voice for every character. A must Listen!!!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Dariel is amazingly funny, Alliber is the heart and soul of the book. this book is the new standard in audio-books, reading and a standard if writing.
Any additional comments?
Please read, I would love to start a wiki about this book along with other fans
Outstanding
What made the experience of listening to The Sacred Band the most enjoyable?
The narrator - Dick Hill
Who was your favorite character and why?
Mina.