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l3vy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was a fantastic read. I really enjoyed the breath of fresh air this brought to the Cosmere with its whimsy.
As with most Sanderson books, worldbuilding is superb! There is so much more I want to see and know about Lumar. I hope we return here in the future. I thought it was a great backdrop for the fairytale-like story that we see with some really stand-out, memorable moments. Though, there were some twists (the big one specifically) that I saw from a mile away. The pacing is brisk and helps with the storybook feel, but there were some moments where I wished we could have slowed down and explored a little more.
While the character work is very well done (I don't think there was a single character that I didn't enjoy) I can't help but feel I'd appreciate a little more depth in some of the side characters. And, while we get a lot of depth to Tress as a character, I wish Sanderson would have trusted the reader more to come to their own conclusions instead of pointing out every way in which Tress was a unique character and how she changed over time.
I feel like this was a bit of a problem throughout many aspects of the book. I think Sanderson just gave a little too much away.
As with most Sanderson books, worldbuilding is superb! There is so much more I want to see and know about Lumar. I hope we return here in the future. I thought it was a great backdrop for the fairytale-like story that we see with some really stand-out, memorable moments. Though, there were some twists (the big one specifically) that I saw from a mile away. The pacing is brisk and helps with the storybook feel, but there were some moments where I wished we could have slowed down and explored a little more.
While the character work is very well done (I don't think there was a single character that I didn't enjoy) I can't help but feel I'd appreciate a little more depth in some of the side characters. And, while we get a lot of depth to Tress as a character, I wish Sanderson would have trusted the reader more to come to their own conclusions instead of pointing out every way in which Tress was a unique character and how she changed over time.
I feel like this was a bit of a problem throughout many aspects of the book. I think Sanderson just gave a little too much away.
“One of the great tragedies of life is knowing how many people in the world are made to soar, paint, sing, or steer—except they never get the chance to find out.”
alyssa_12's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
darkinkrysty27's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
px2814's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
vitomartineztarigo's review against another edition
3.0
Le había puesto 4⭐ enseguida de terminarlo, pero ahora lo bajé a 3.5.
emily__kay's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
madamodoherty's review against another edition
5.0
If the humor of the Hithchiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the interplanetary whimsy of Treasure Planet had a baby. It's a comfort adventure, to be sure.
zhengmaxwell's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ctara2123's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Really cute! A fun adventure. Really enjoyed the Princess Bride vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail