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The Novice
- The Black Magician Trilogy, Book 2
- Narrated by: Samantha Bond
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
Following The Magicians' Guild comes the second book in the phenomenally popular Black Magician Trilogy, from international Number One best-selling author Trudi Canavan.
Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide.
Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this established order has blundered a young street-girl with extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her life is changed forever - but for better or for worse?
Sonea knew that she'd face a tough time training within the Magicians' Guild but she little realised the level of animosity she would face from her fellow novices. The sons and daughters of the most powerful families in the realm, her classmates seem determined to see her fail - at whatever cost. But in accepting the protection of the guild's high lord, Sonea may have embraced an even bleaker fate. For High Lord Akkarin harbours a secret that is far darker than his magician's robes.
The Black Magician Trilogy:
The Magicians' Guild
The Novice
The High Lord
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Critic reviews
"Engaging...with some distinctive touches and delightful characters that lift it well above average." (Locus)
"The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating." (Striking Keys)
"A suspenseful masterpiece...will have fans desperate for the sequel." (RT Book Reviews)
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- Simon
- 24-05-16
3 stars overall. First book was better.
A very imaginative story but not as good as the first installment. I will however look forward to reading the next book in Sonya's adventures.
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- Mrs J.
- 08-04-22
Well worth reading
really enjoyed this very intriguing 😀
ok
the book gives you a lot to think about and keeps you on the edge
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-07-24
fantastic story
I own the books, there are important sections and characters missing. look for a different version
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- Anette F
- 16-06-07
Disappointing....
I give only 3 stars for this book, part 2 of a trilogy which I'll probably not bother to download the final part of.
What disappointed me?
This book had a different narrator from the first book so several of the names were pronounced differently. I found this very irritating and was constantly checking in my head the old and the new pronounciation to ensure I was following the correct character. Probably an odd quirk of mine! I did get used to this fairly quickly but it did detract from my enjoyment.
I also felt that this abridged version lost some of the 'padding' and detail that made the first book come alive.
Although I enjoyed the story I would probably be inclined to buy the writen book rather than bother with the audio version if I decide to get the final part of the story as part 3 is also an abridged version.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Helgi
- 21-10-09
Excelent Narrator. Should be unabridged.
The narrator is excelent. So good that I though I would buy the second one in the series as well. Regretfully I realised there is an unabridged version of this book with a different narrator. The narrator is not as good, but the detail in the story is much better. Had I realised there was an unabridged version I would not have bought this one. Please will this narrator read more stories to us, but unabridged!
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- donna anglish
- 04-07-22
great series
a great book and very well read. love these books have read them before but will listen to them over and over again.
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- Angus
- 27-06-10
A Perfect Fantasy
This is a truly wonderful book. Very well read, A great buy!
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- Nicola Robson
- 18-08-19
worth the read
great book, slow to start but once in to it kept me going,
looking forward to the final book
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- Shaun O'Donovan
- 06-01-22
So much love for this series
One of my favourite stories. I love Trudi Canavans books. I recommend to others
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- Ash
- 02-12-15
A pretty simple story
There is a decent story in there, but at times the book/reading is painfully over simplified.
It's often very obvious where the conversation or situation is heading, and it becomes a chore listening to it unfold.
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