Codex Alera #01: Furies of Calderon

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nrlymrtl, June 10, 2012 (view all comments by nrlymrtl)
The Alerans are not alone in this world, but their last confrontation with the Marat was nearly 15 years ago. So when Tavi and his Uncle Bernard go out to find some lost sheep, the last thing they expect is to fend off is a Marat warrior and his deadly birdbeasts. This external foe coupled with internal power struggles puts Alera in a precarious position. Amara in a Cursor, which is not just someone who delivers the Empire’s mail, but can also serve as information gatherer. She is also wicked good with her wind fury, decent with a blade, and has some of the best lines in the book. Unfortunately, she is up against a foe who knows all her strengths and weaknesses.

Butcher wove together a masterful tale that grabs a hold of you right away and never lets go. The characters are introduced simply and gain in depth as the story unfolds; I even fell in love with some of the bad guys, hoping they wouldn’t die before I had learned all their secrets. The magical rules governing furycrafting are well laid out and the author doesn’t stray from them for ease of moving the plot along. The Marat make an intriguing external force upon the Empire, with their own code of honor and culture.

Kate Reading surpassed my expectations. I had listened to other narrations by her and had found her speech pattern halting and a little unsettling. I am very happy to say that she performed this book beautifully, with a notable range for male and female characters. I especially loved her rendition of Odiana. This performance not only puts her back on my Listen To List, but also in the top 20.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780143143765

Author:

Butcher, Jim

Publisher:

Penguin Audiobooks

Read by:

Reading, Kate

Read:

Reading, Kate

Subject:

Fantasy - General

Subject:

Good and evil

Subject:

Teenage boys

Subject:

Fantasy fiction

Subject:

Magic

Subject:

Science Fiction and Fantasy-Fantasy

Copyright:

2008

Edition Description:

CD-Audio

Series:

Codex Alera

Series Volume:

01

Publication Date:

20081231

Binding:

COMPACT DISC

Grade Level:

from 8

Language:

English

Dimensions:

5.80x5.40x2.20 in. .97 lbs.

Media Run Time:

200

Age Level:

from 14