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Master Assassins
- Fire Sacraments Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins
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Summary
Kandri Hinjuman was never meant to be a soldier. His brother Mektu was never meant for this world. Rivals since childhood, they are drafted into a horrific war led by a madwoman-Prophet, and survive each day only by hiding their disbelief. Kandri is good at blending in, but Mektu is hopeless: impulsive, erratic - and certain that a demon is stalking him. Is this madness or a second sense? Either way, Kandri knows that Mektu's antics will land them both in early graves.
But all bets are off when the brothers' simmering feud explodes into violence, and holy blood is spilled. Kandri and Mektu are taken for contract killers and must flee for their lives - to the one place where they can hope to disappear: the sprawling desert known as the Land that Eats Men.
In this eerie wilderness, the terrain is as deadly as the monsters, ghouls, and traffickers in human flesh. Here the brothers find strange allies: an aging warlord, a desert nomad searching for her family, a lethal child-soldier still in her teens. They also find themselves in possession of a secret that could bring peace to the continent of Urrath. Or unthinkable carnage.
Contains mature themes.
Critic reviews
"This book has everything I love: Clean, crisp worldbuilding. Characters that live and breathe. A story that teases and surprises me. I like Master Assassins so much I wish I'd written it, but deep down, I know I couldn't have written it this well." (Patrick Rothfuss, number-one New York Times best-selling author)
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- Tom
- 18-03-18
Beautiful writing at the cost of a slow story
First off, the cover art and title have a YA vibe that is completely incongruous with the actual story. This is not YA but serious, fantasy literature so don't come in expecting a swashbuckling light hearted listen!
In fact, you will struggle to find a better written book in any genre, let alone fantasy and this really came across with a wonderfully flowing narration by Eric Summerer. This book also has some serious (deservedly so) backing from the likes of Patrick Rothfuss and Mark Lawrence and i'm certain will be up there come awards season.
But (and there is always a but), there is a difference between a good story and good writing.
While the narration and writing were wonderful, I really struggled to get pulled into the actual story. It's not that a lot doesn't happen, per say, but I felt a lack of urgency and pacing that meant while I might really enjoy half an hour here and an hour there. I didn't feel compelled to find time to listen, let alone be staying up late into the night listening.
Ultimately that is one of the main things I look for and what perhaps (unfairly) makes me mark down a book that was still an enjoyable listen.
It's well worth a credit and for some will be the best thing they listen to this year. While everyone else can sit back, listen and admire the prose before moving onto a more action packed book.
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- Thomas
- 24-11-21
A masterpiece in storytelling
I recently completed this book, and I must say I knew in the first chapter that this book was something special.
I would not have come across this book had I not followed Mark Lawrence, and his glowing review. He was correct, it is a masterpiece of storytelling.
I listened to this rather than read this and I would say Eric Summerer did a great job bring all the characters to life.
One of things that I liked that I wasn't expecting was the humour Mektu would bring some levity to some situations with his odd and comments at sometimes the most inappropriate times. Really funny.
Overall this was one of the best books I read this year, definitely top 3. Thanks Robert V.S Redick for the great story looking forward to the next one!
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- Christian El-Shamma
- 14-08-23
Essentially flawless
Absolutely loved this book, could not put it down after the first hour or so. The characters, names, world is so believable and compelling and it masters the art of interweaving the small scale with the large scale. Can't wait to read the sequel, this book needs more attention!!!
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- Martin Tomsky
- 09-04-24
An Undiscovered Gem
A brilliant, well written, highly original and thoughtful fantasy. A slow build but well worth it. I recommend this to anyone who likes fantasy with without the usual tropes and clichés.
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- Domas
- 16-08-20
Disappointing
The story is not bad and with a great world to hold it up was very enjoyable to read. Unfortunately the way it is written and narrated does not do it justice.
It felt like a second draft. The story is well structured and consistent, but emotions seem forrced at times. Fear in particular is lacking depth. The story starts with two brothers in a rather scary predicament and by the time the white child shows up there is no more room to go up. That unspeakable terror of the white child was very disappointing in the end.
Finally, narrator delivered the story in a monotone. I don't blame him as the story is lacking emotional depth, but it felt mole like memoirs rather than a fantasy.
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- RL
- 17-03-24
Boring
TL;DR: A great book if you want to fall asleep.
The title is misleading. Make sure you read the small text above MISTAKEN for Master Assassins. Two brothers bungle there way though situations covered in the strongest of plot armour.
One review said it was slow to start. 7 hour into 17, I was still waiting for things to get good. There are brief flashes here and there. The main characters are the dullest people. The supporting cast have far more character.
The most interesting parts are really in the last few chapters. That REALLY is a slow part.
I chose the title based mainly on the narrator, who's voice I really like and the title MASTER ASSASSINS. At least one of those was good.
I often listen to audio books while going to sleep. In this, the book excels.
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