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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
This world was mentioned in ROW by hoid.. I think? Lol the book is too long I can’t remember. I hope to see threnody explored in future novels.
"Don't kindle flame, don't shed the blood of another, don't run at night.
These things draw shades."
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell is a dark and atmospheric story from Brandon Sanderson. Silence Montane runs a waystop in the Forests of Hell where deadly shades roam freely. To avoid the shades, the people must follow the Simple Rules as quoted above. Silence has mastered these rules not only to provide shelter to travelers, but also to aid in her secret work as a bounty hunter of dangerous criminals. This is one of my favorite novellas from Sanderson and is perfect for spooky season. It was originally written for the Dangerous Women anthology edited by George R.R. Martin & Gardner Dozois, and Silence definitely fits that definition! Although this story is set in Sanderson's cosmere, it does not tie in strongly with his main series, so it's accessible to all readers.
These things draw shades."
Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell is a dark and atmospheric story from Brandon Sanderson. Silence Montane runs a waystop in the Forests of Hell where deadly shades roam freely. To avoid the shades, the people must follow the Simple Rules as quoted above. Silence has mastered these rules not only to provide shelter to travelers, but also to aid in her secret work as a bounty hunter of dangerous criminals. This is one of my favorite novellas from Sanderson and is perfect for spooky season. It was originally written for the Dangerous Women anthology edited by George R.R. Martin & Gardner Dozois, and Silence definitely fits that definition! Although this story is set in Sanderson's cosmere, it does not tie in strongly with his main series, so it's accessible to all readers.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have to admit I didn't love this story as much as I love almost everything else Sanderson has written. To be fair if it wasn't Sanderson and wasn't Cosmere I'd probably give it four stars but this one just didn't suck me in.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
slow-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