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Captivating and Challenging

Revisado: 02-08-24

Fantastically written, provoking, and thoughtful. I wish I could read this again for the first time.

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One of Sullivan’s best.

Revisado: 01-27-24

Definitely his best book since Haydrian and Royce. Wow. This really got to me. Fantastic in every way

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Wow!

Revisado: 07-29-23

Lawrence skillfully weaves together the plot and fantasy world in a way that is both exciting and jolting. Highly recommend.

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Wow

Revisado: 01-29-23

I forgot how much I love this series. This is my second time reading it.

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Fantastic, actionable tips and tools aimed at culturally responsive teaching

Revisado: 05-21-22

Wow! If I don’t get around to fully reviewing this, it is not for any lack on the part of Textured Teaching. This book offers so much in the way of actionable advice, tools, and techniques, all aimed at more equitable and culturally responsive teaching

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Readable, well-researched, and thorough

Revisado: 04-05-18

Chomsky’s analysis of America’s racialized history of immigration is first rate. With new immigration legislation result legislation in 1965 came the notion of humans being “ illegal” based on their place of birth. All of this preserved the country’s system of cheap labor — a system that continues to buttress many American industries. Stricter enforcement practices, and an ever-militarized border, has only ever led toward an increase Mexican immigrants. They recognized the cost of leaving and abandoned migratory practices, opting instead to remain in the US.
I enjoyed the way Chomsky interwove the stories of those most impacted by the creation of “illegality.” It is clear what is at stake and it is inexcusable to turn ourselves away from the injustice. Immigration policies are not and have never been reflections of a natural order.

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Seriously brilliant

Revisado: 02-02-18

Would you listen to Words of Radiance again? Why?

Yes. The characters, the setting, the plot. Wow.

What other book might you compare Words of Radiance to and why?

The Wheel of Time — The expansive worldbuilding, emphasis on cultural differences, and overarching religious themes.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Too many.

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A misleading sample narration

Revisado: 04-12-16

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Any fan of fantasy will love this book. I was told the series was one of the best in the genre, but I was hesitant to start a saga that consisted of over a dozen books. The story, the world-building, and the characters are beyond that of most of the many fantasy books I have read. If you would like to continue to read fantasy novels, ignore the length of the series and instead focus on the quality of the work. Invest the time you might spend on five trilogies and read the work that inspired so many of the fantasy stories that have been written since The Eye of the World. Even if you were to stop after this book (book one of The Wheel of Time), you would likely find the story enjoyable and feel you had a near complete experience. The story is so rich and full, rewarding the reader throughout the novel.

Read a few chapters, you'll be drawn in. It begins with a Tolkien inspired journey, and takes on a voice of its own shortly after.
The chapter titled "Shadows Waiting," pushes an already exciting plot into a new world of stories, culture, and unbelievably real characters. 5/5

What did you like best about this story?

Read a few chapters, you'll be drawn in. It begins with a Tolkien inspired journey, and takes on a voice of its own shortly after.

The chapter titled "Shadows Waiting," pushes an already exciting plot into a new world of stories, culture, and unbelievably real characters. 5/5

What does Kate Reading and Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I'd like to address the audible sample narration for those who are considering starting the series. Before I download audiobooks, I always listen to the sample narration after a bad experience with The Black Prism (a fantastic book with a terrible narrator). When I first listened to the sample for The Eye of the World, I thought the sound was distorted and the narrator was difficult to understand. This was far from the truth, The narration is awesome and the sound is perfect. Both narrators really embody the characters and their experiences. Don't let the sample mislead you.

AUDIBLE: Please offer a sample of the actual book, not the loud, distorted, and purposely vague prologue.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Stands aside Tolkien as the root of all post-1990 high fantasy series.

Any additional comments?

Change the sample narration asap. I avoided purchasing an awesome book with fantastic narration for so long because of it.

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Do not attempt to listen, dude

Revisado: 01-15-16

So caught up in the narrator's terrible voice that I cannot comprehend the story half of the time. I would recommend reading this novel in book form. Huge disappointment though, as I was looking forward to this book and I rarely have the time to sit down and read. I'm sure if I will continue as the story's writing, as well as overall plot, is completely overshadowed by the California surfer hired to read this book after smoking too much marijuana.

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