The Pillars of the World Audiobook, by Anne Bishop Play Audiobook Sample

The Pillars of the World Audiobook

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Read By: Erik Synnestvedt Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Tir Alainn Trilogy Release Date: October 2001 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101195970

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

191

Longest Chapter Length:

08:32 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:38 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:36 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

28

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Publisher Description

The youngest in a long line of witches, Ari sense that things are changing-changing for the worst. For generations, her kin have tended the Old Places, keeping the land safe and fertile. But with the Summer Moon, the mood of her neighbors has soured. And Ari is no longer safe.

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"Ahhhh that's more like it. I love Ms. Bishop's Black Jewels series but really disliked the Ephemera series. But this is very enjoyable. The start was a little slow due to characters just dithering around not realizing what was about to happen, but once things started, the pace clipped along nicely and the characters became more complex and interesting. As always, her world building feels solid and incredibly detailed. I also enjoyed the way she dealt with the Fae/human/witch issues. Not totally unique but a nice twist that made a lot of sense to me. I also particularly liked the way the romance went, but I'm a fan of that sort of thing and see it all too rarely."

— Greymalkin (5 out of 5 stars)

The Pillars of the World Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.84848484848485 out of 53.84848484848485 out of 53.84848484848485 out of 53.84848484848485 out of 53.84848484848485 out of 5 (3.85)
5 Stars: 11
4 Stars: 11
3 Stars: 8
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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4 Stars: 1
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Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Bishop brings the characters to life beautifully. Even the bad guy is written so that, while you know he's bad, you also know how he thinks and why he thinks that way, and you almost sympathize with him. And the main girl, you know what she's going through so you connect really powerfully with her. "

    — Kendra, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the first of Anne Bishop's faery series and, though this first book seems a little slow (especially in comparison to her Black Jewels books), the series picks up and, on the whole i really enjoyed it. "

    — Kate, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The Tir Alainn trilogy may not be as exciting or sensual as the Black Jewels series or the Ephemera duology (soon to be trilogy), but it is a favorite of mine. The Fae and the House of Gaian are some of my favorite fantasy characters. Especially the Fae. "

    — Sarai, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

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    — Dana_h, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This series is not as good as the Black Jewels series. But it is worth reading. Again it took a little while to get into the story. "

    — Angie, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As usual with Anne Bishop, I totally breezed through it. I love the dynamics and the cliffhangers. Already in the middle of the second one. "

    — Maya, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Pillars of the World (Tir Alainn Trilogy) by Anne Bishop (2001) "

    — Jenn, 10/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book has more depth than the Black Jewels Trilogy and is less fan-fiction-y but that makes it less fun. The characters were harder to get into, though I like what she did with them. "

    — Theresa, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cool world. I like that the Fae have lots of differing perspectives and attitudes. "

    — Jessi, 9/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love all of bishop's books "

    — Laura, 12/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Though I did not enjoy this as much as the Black Jewels Trilogy, it was a solid fantasy about witches and fairies that was enjoyable. "

    — Allison, 11/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked it. Very interesting interpretation of the Fey and Greek mythology. Pretty much had a bit of every freaking thing in there. Enjoyable and I reread every so often. "

    — Erin, 10/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not as dark as her "Dark Jewels Trilogy", but still very intense. I couldn't put this book down. This is a true fantasy novel for feminists. "

    — Ari, 9/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The concept for the Tir Alainn series is great. The only problem is that as I read, it felt like deja vu. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the story and finished the entire series but honestly I don't think I have any intentions of reading any 'new' series Bishop decides to write. "

    — Rhonda, 9/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Was expecting a little bit more...Anyway it was a good readind, with the style of Bishop. "

    — Marisa, 8/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Worth reading again "

    — Isabel, 6/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Admittedly, I barely got through the first few chapters of The Pillars of the World, but it was awful. Oh noes! Those evil mens are burning the kind, peaceful, beautiful witches! "

    — Wealhtheow, 5/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An enthralling start to a great trilogy. Bishop's characters could step right off the page. "

    — Lindsey, 2/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I couldnt put it down, had me hooked 20 pages in! "

    — Amber, 1/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Kate Pearse, 12/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " These are very good fantasy books, however, after the Black Jewels series they are not quite as memorable. "

    — Maryann, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " These are very good fantasy books, however, after the Black Jewels series they are not quite as memorable. "

    — Maryann, 5/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I loved the Black Jewel Trilogy so I wanted to give this series a try. I just didn't get into characters as much and the storyline didn't capture me the way the Black Jewels did Not as good as the Black Jewels Trioogy "

    — Jaime, 2/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book, the first of the series. I am having trouble finishing the second book of the series. It is sort of a let down from the first book. Maybe this book should have stood only no book 2 and 3. "

    — Pat, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This series is not as good as the Black Jewels series. But it is worth reading. Again it took a little while to get into the story. "

    — Angie, 1/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked it. Very interesting interpretation of the Fey and Greek mythology. Pretty much had a bit of every freaking thing in there. Enjoyable and I reread every so often. "

    — Erin, 1/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Trashy, not super well written, with a mix of likable and obnoxious characters. Perfect for some brain candy while sick the past two days. "

    — Amanda, 7/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Typical Anne Bishop. Well crafted characters that I could identify with. Engaging and often frustrating plot lines with people you just want to grab by the shoulders and shake. Interested to see where the trilogy goes. "

    — Megan, 6/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Though I did not enjoy this as much as the Black Jewels Trilogy, it was a solid fantasy about witches and fairies that was enjoyable. "

    — Allison, 6/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love all of bishop's books "

    — Laura, 3/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An enthralling start to a great trilogy. Bishop's characters could step right off the page. "

    — Lindsey, 2/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent story, in a world much like our own. If you like witches, in a classic sense you will love this series. I really enjoyed it. "

    — Megan, 2/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Needed to read something relatively light after Book on Fire! Not as bad as that atrocious Elizabeth Haydon book-but not very interesting at all. "

    — Dianne, 10/15/2009

About Anne Bishop

Anne Bishop is the New York Times bestselling author of Bridge of Dreams and a winner of the William L. Crawford Memorial Fantasy Award for her Black Jewels trilogy. She lives in Upstate New York.

About Erik Synnestvedt

Erik Synnestvedt has recorded nearly two hundred audiobooks for trade publishers as well as for the Library of Congress Talking Books for the Blind program. They include The Day We Found the Universe by Marcia Bartusiak, A Game as Old as Empire edited by Steven Hiatt, and Twitter Power by Joel Comm.