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Narrated by:
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Peter Joyce
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By:
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Raymond E. Feist
About this listen
Here starts an adventure that will span lifetimes and worlds. Discover where the story begins.
Raymond E. Feist is an internationally best-selling author.
My name is Pug. I was once an orphaned kitchen boy, with no family and no prospects, but I am destined to become a master magician…
War is coming to the Kingdom of the Isles from another world, bringing with it chaos and destruction. Pug yearns to train as a warrior and fight for his kingdom alongside his foster-brother, Tomas, but instead he is forced to follow a different path: a path that will lead him right into the heart of the enemy. And one that will change the course of the war – and two worlds – forever.
So begins the most epic series in fantasy fiction, a tale that will cross worlds and generations.
Magician is the first book in the Riftwar Saga. The trilogy continues with book two, Silverthorn.
©1982 Raymond E. Feist (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
‘Totally gripping’ WASHINGTON POST
‘Epic scope…fast-moving action…vivid imagination’ WASHINGTON POST
‘Tons of intrigue and action’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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- William
- 28-04-14
the Journey of a million words starts here
If you could sum up Magician in three words, what would they be?
Epic, Grand, Masterpiece
What other book might you compare Magician to, and why?
To Goodkind's and Jordans great epics
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Pugs Great magic battle
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The Dragons rebirth
Any additional comments?
Please listen to this great first book in one of the greatest series you'll ever read or listen to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-01-16
Still love the story, narration not so much
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If you have previously read the books and have your own image of what the characters look/sound like, then I would definitely recommend, as you may be able to ignore some of the more outlandish characterisations. Some were very distracting, and I think disengaged the listener from the story.
Would you be willing to try another one of Peter Joyce’s performances?
As a fan of the series I'll be continuing, but despite of, not because the performance. The narration is good, however I did not get the high pitched "oriental" characterisation of all Tsurani characters, making everyone from slaves to Great Ones sound unsure of themselves (even when speaking in their own language!). A similar high-pitched tone was used for elves, making them all sound apologetic and a bit pathetic - not what I took from the books at all.
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- Marie B
- 20-01-19
excellent
BrilANtly read so that each character had their own voice. wonderful descriptions let you see strange creatures in your mind's eye. once got into it couldn't stop listening!
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- A Clifford
- 04-11-20
An enjoyable but slightly flawed performance
It was good to revisit to an all time favourite of mine, I found Mr Joyce's narration very enthralling however if there was one thing that could be improved for me - its the pronunciation of names. Perhaps if Mr Joyce had looked at Mr Feist's website, and researched the character encyclopedia entries he would have known better. But otherwise it was a very good performance.
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- Trinity Zero
- 12-02-20
A well paced read.
His books are Always reliable Raymond Feist's. You can invest in his well evolved characters. Lots of action without relying on blood and guts horror.
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- Sam Carey
- 20-08-19
A favourite from my childhood. Voiced brilliantly.
Made my commute every morning and evening fly by. can't wait to listen to the rest of the series!
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- Mr. Steve
- 07-12-17
Some very long pauses in the narration.
It's a great story, I've read it many times and enjoyed listening too. The only issue is some very long pauses that should really be edited out.
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- Jagoda Balwa
- 01-11-18
interesting... good fantasy
Overall it's very good. The book is well written and the reader makes the book really come alive.
I find it a little confusing at times when listening as it can get a bit complicated. Story gets you from the beggining. Well read but I think the reader but the complicated plot and the reader doesn't make it easier.
Plot really develops and the story is detailed good for imagining.
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- The Munro Book Club
- 06-12-20
Perfect.
The voice narration, storytelling and depth of plot puts this up there with LotR. Jump in, you won't be disappointed.
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- Obajan
- 07-01-21
Magician
I read this for the first time 30 years or so ago so this was a wonderful way to relive this epic story. Peter Joyce was fantastic in bringing the characters to life. He also captured emotions well which often had a tear in my eye.
If you have not read this, read it first then listen. You pick up so much and it enhances the story ten fold. Thoroughly recommend this to anyone whether you are a fantasy fiction lover or not.
The only downside is I now have to get all of the riftwar saga on audible. Yes, that’s the only downside.
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