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Elantris

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by Brandon Sanderson
Jack Garrett
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In 2005, Brandon Sanderson debuted with Elantris, an epic fantasy unlike any other then on the market. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Tor is reissuing Elantris in a special edition, a fresh chance to introduce it to the myriad readers who have since become Sanderson fans. This new edition begins with a preface by author Dan Wells, the first person to read the completed novel, and a new afterword by Sanderson explaining how he came to write the book and its place in the Cosmere, the unified universe of all his Tor novels. Also included is the first book appearance of the short story "The Hope of Elantris," revealing interesting action referred to late in the novel, and an expanded version of the "Ars Arcanum" appendix, with more of the technical details of the book's magic that fans can never get enough of. Elantris was truly a milestone both for Sanderson and for the genre of epic fantasy. It deserves this special treatment, something Tor has done only once before, with Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. Sanderson fans old and new will be excited to discover it.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Elantris

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 6, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781490699677
      • File size: 824332 KB
      • Duration: 28:37:21

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 790
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from April 18, 2005
      Sanderson's outstanding fantasy debut, refreshingly complete unto itself and free of the usual genre clichés, offers something for everyone: mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing and wonderful, robust characters. The godlike inhabitants of Elantris, once the capital of the land of Arelon, have degenerated into powerless, tortured souls, unable to die, after the city's magic inexplicably broke 10 years earlier. When the same curse strikes Prince Raoden of Arelon and he's imprisoned in Elantris, he refuses to surrender to his grim fate and instead strives to create a society out of the fallen and to unlock the secret that will restore the city's glory. Meanwhile, Princess Sarene of Kae (Arelon's new capital), who was betrothed to Raoden sight unseen, believes her intended has died. Officially declared his widow, she must use her political savvy and wit to protect Kae from malevolent forces without and within the city, chiefly Hrathen, a leader of the creepy Shu-Dereth faith, who aims to either convert Kae or destroy it within three months. The intrigue and excitement grow steadily in this smoothly written, perfectly balanced narrative; by the end readers won't want to put it down. As the blurb from Orson Scott Card suggests, Sanderson is a writer to watch. Agent, Joshua Bilmes.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      In the first half of Brandon Sanderson's stand-alone epic fantasy, a prince struggles to surmount a devastating magical curse. At the same time, his betrothed (whom he has never met and who believes him dead) works to save her fiancé's country from political collapse and prepare it for a holy war. The production, featuring a full cast backed by music and sound effects, strongly accentuates the stagey nature of this type of high fantasy. It's hard to decide whether the radio-play treatment adds dimension or inadvertently weakens the story. The actors playing clever Prince Raoden; conflicted priest Hrathen; and cautious friend Galladon are particularly convincing, but the actress voicing Princess Sarene overplays the heroine stereotype of a smart, feisty woman in a man's world. A.B.G. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Elantris, once a glorious capital city of magical beauty and god-like beings, is now decayed. The magic that sustained the city and its inhabitants stopped working. Can it be restored to its former luster? The second of a three-part dark epic fantasy combines a narrator and a thirty-voice cast. Narrator James Konicek delivers a straight reading while the others give dramatic performances of the characters. Accompanying music and sound effects are featured--turning carriage wheels, footsteps, background conversations--although some listeners may think their frequency overwhelms the story. The story itself involves engaging themes: religious freedom, political greed, and individual rights. Audio theater fans will enjoy this production. A.L.B. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:790
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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