One thing first: I have not read the novel, so the story is not yet known. As a result, the first audio book takes about 10 minutes until you have become involved with the narrative style, but after that you can experience as a listener a fascinating journey through the virtual reality that captivates and fascinates at the same time. Once started, it's hard to hear even stop! Tad Williams succeeds cleverly juxtaposed to allow different levels of narration and Hanldungsstränge fro and to weave every now and then, so that an ambitious, but also entertaining expresses plant is being built. Implemented by the best spokesman for the German radio play / synchronous scene! Currently, my favorite radio play! RECOMMENDED !!