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gus_reads's review against another edition
3.0
3.75⭐
Lo mejor, el sistema de magia. Lo peor: los personajes. Pero se nota que lo intentó.
Muchas veces dudo de si las novelas del Cosmere (Mistborn, El Archivo) son juveniles o adultas: esta es definitivamente juvenil. Me recuerda a las primeras novelas de fantasía épica que leí, tipo, quizá, El Valle de los Lobos.
Está bien leerla por curiosidad si sois ya fans de Sanderson, porque encuentras las semillas de ideas que repetirá (mejoradas considerablemente) en otras de sus historias. Si es el primer libro que leéis del autor, tened en cuenta que no es representativo. Sus otras novelas famosas son MUCHO mejores.
El final es un despropósito, lo siento. Un poquito Deus Ex Machina con momentos emotivos y revelaciones sacadas de la manga que te hacen quedarte un poco ¿?
Pero bueno, en general, entretenido, fácil de leer, pero no el tipo de libros que me apasionan. Lo recomiendo como regalos para preadolescentes (11-14 años) que estén empezando a leer fantasía, les puede flipar.
Lo mejor, el sistema de magia. Lo peor: los personajes. Pero se nota que lo intentó.
Muchas veces dudo de si las novelas del Cosmere (Mistborn, El Archivo) son juveniles o adultas: esta es definitivamente juvenil. Me recuerda a las primeras novelas de fantasía épica que leí, tipo, quizá, El Valle de los Lobos.
Está bien leerla por curiosidad si sois ya fans de Sanderson, porque encuentras las semillas de ideas que repetirá (mejoradas considerablemente) en otras de sus historias. Si es el primer libro que leéis del autor, tened en cuenta que no es representativo. Sus otras novelas famosas son MUCHO mejores.
El final es un despropósito, lo siento. Un poquito Deus Ex Machina con momentos emotivos y revelaciones sacadas de la manga que te hacen quedarte un poco ¿?
Pero bueno, en general, entretenido, fácil de leer, pero no el tipo de libros que me apasionan. Lo recomiendo como regalos para preadolescentes (11-14 años) que estén empezando a leer fantasía, les puede flipar.
lisavandonselaar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, and War
bimchi's review against another edition
4.0
The world-building in this novel is brilliant. I loved how rich this world felt when it came to lore and history. This world already has established kingdoms, clans, religions and an intricate magic system which makes this world feel very real.
I wish Sanderson would have developed the magic system a little bit earlier in the story, most of the book the magic was barely there, and in the end everything happened at once. But this is his first work, and also the least polished one, so it's safe to say it was a very solid debut — it was much better than I was expecting.
I wish Sanderson would have developed the magic system a little bit earlier in the story, most of the book the magic was barely there, and in the end everything happened at once. But this is his first work, and also the least polished one, so it's safe to say it was a very solid debut — it was much better than I was expecting.
wishpearl's review against another edition
4.0
Characters were great and well written. Enjoyed it but the pacing was kinda slow at first, nothing really happens till about 50% of the book and then everything happens all at once. Still though, I really liked it.
zaneworlf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cakeboxing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
lhlewis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
troublesometrios's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
This is my first Sanderson. I should preface that I adore mysterious lost/abandoned city settings and magic systems that involve the land , so I might be just a liiiiittle biased.
Reading this book is like starting a puzzle and putting it together piece-by-piece. We follow three characters, each quite different from the other particularly in personality. Two are written as heroes, but they achieve nothing without the communities they helped build and lead. The third character is more complex and experiences the most character growth of the three. Thoughtful conversations surrounding religion, government, and community are rife throughout the story.
There IS a slow spot in the pacing -- just know that it is well worth pushing through it!
Reading this book is like starting a puzzle and putting it together piece-by-piece. We follow three characters, each quite different from the other particularly in personality. Two are written as heroes, but they achieve nothing without the communities they helped build and lead. The third character is more complex and experiences the most character growth of the three. Thoughtful conversations surrounding religion, government, and community are rife throughout the story.
There IS a slow spot in the pacing -- just know that it is well worth pushing through it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Classism, Mental illness, Genocide, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Torture
farbrorevert's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
3.75
solangelicag's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25