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3.6 AVERAGE

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bloodelv's review

5.0
informative sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

1st read: Kelsier!!! I'm so glad to have read this and to revisit a place that I love so much.

Brandon Sanderson explains in the Arcanum Unbounded book why he wrote this short story and why it was quick, to the point and focused mainly on the world and the magic system which I think helped me appreciate this little story even more.

2nd read: Same rating both times round. I love Brandon Sandersons Postscripts in Arcanum Unbounded, it feels personal and helps us feel more connected to him not only as an author but as a person who has a lot of love and passion for his hobbies & his work of course. I'm obsessed with this being a starter setting for an RPG.

It was an enjoyable read but he's definitely got better short stories; The Emperor's Soul, Secret History & The Hope of Elantris being my favourites.

Also I think I've lost a bit of love for Kelsier, I adored him when I read Mistborn Era 1 but the more he gets mentioned the less interested I feel about him which is unfortunate.

t_crensh's review

5.0
emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

turn_j's review

2.5
informative mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

gustavolapasta's review

4.0
funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Actual rating: 3.5 ★
adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jagerrobinson's review

3.0
fast-paced
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loosey0's review

4.0
adventurous fast-paced