
The Tower of Fools
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Narrated by:
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Peter Kenny
About this listen
A brand new trilogy from the author of the legendary Witcher series, set during the vibrantly depicted Hussite wars.
Reinmar of Bielau, called Reynevan, flees after being caught in an affair with a knight's wife.
With strange, mystical forces gathering in the shadows and pursued not only by the Stercza brothers bent on vengeance, but also by the Holy Inquisition, Reynevan finds himself in the Narrenturm, the Tower of Fools, a medieval asylum for the mad, or for those who dare to think differently and challenge the prevailing order.
The 'patients' of this institution form an incomparable gallery of colourful types: including, among others, the young Copernicus, proclaiming the truth of the heliocentric solar system.
This is the first in an epic new series from the phenomenon, Andrzej Sapkowski, author of the Witcher books.
©2020 Andrzej Sapkowski (P)2020 Orion Publishing GroupCritic reviews
"Like Mieville and Gaiman, Sapkowski takes the old and makes it new." (Foundation)
"Like a complicated magic spell, a Sapkowski novel is a hodgepodge of fantasy, intellectual discourse and dry humour. Recommended." (Time)
So many names
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But this is a very atmospheric read with heaps of world building, and that does make it worth the while.
The use of Latin is spot on and and adds to the whole, which makes it quite genius.
However, Reynevan, the main character, is so annoyingly naive and at times stupid. I prefer Sharley and Samson, even Urban Horn, over him.
But do read it. It is definitely worth it.
A bit of a heavy read, but worth it.
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Great start to a new series.
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It's not a light read, but if it's not a problem then I can't recommend it strongly enough.
Heavy but so atmospheric
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Great book, difficult to keep track of names.
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Brilliant all round
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A new direction
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I find it hard to believe Sapkowski wrote this novel. This story is filled with unlikeable characters involved in a story that is so uninteresting, convoluted and hard to follow, it was a chore to listen to it. I just didn't care what happened to any of the characters.
I did finish it because it was Sapkowski and kept assuming it would improve (and I waited a long time to write this review because I am such a fan of the writer).
Disappointing (Apart from Peter Kenny's Voice)
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Outstanding performance by Kenny!
The novel itself is a well written and entertaining one. There are many historical names, dates and events to keep track of, which may not be every listener's cup of tea, but this also adds depth to the novel.
Excellent historical fantasy
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Peter Kenny is a joy to listen to and brings it all to life. I hadn't been sure about this book before listening to it but think it is at least as good as the Witcher books whilst being refreshingly different.
Glorious Picaresque Fantasy
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