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who_knew's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I could have put this book down at a lot of points and really struggled to pick it back up again, so I'm glad I had the time to push through and binge a lot of it. It was a really good way to spend the time...
I think I've started taking Sanderson for granted after reading so much so quickly. I'm starting to have an eye for what he does wrong and am getting a bit desensitized to what he does right.
He's a master of multi POV. It's always interesting, the new perspectives being brought to each chapter.
He's not great at emotional impact. I didn't care when
His world building is awesome. The world feels big and overwhelming in the best possible way. It feels silly but somehow still tangible and real.
I think I've been reading too much romance lately. Fantasy writers largely DON'T ever learn to build and break tension the same way as a person who can make you feel fully immersed and invested in just... whether two people kiss. But man, if someone could bring that energy to the fall of an empire like Sanderson's, it'd be a hell of a book.
I guess my takeaway overall is that you have to read this book because it's truly interesting, not necessarily because it makes you Care.
This was still a hell of a book.
I'll read the next one. It'll be great.
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
soyabeanos's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: War, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcoholism, Animal death, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
aseel_reads's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: War, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Grief, and Slavery
blythemind's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Murder, Violence, Classism, Emotional abuse, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Ableism, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Dementia, Drug abuse, Grief, War, Addiction, Blood, Child abuse, and Death
sab7800's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death, Racism, Blood, War, Sexism, Misogyny, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Slavery
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Suicide attempt
lesbianism_is_awesome's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Death, Murder, War, Mental illness, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism, Colonisation, Sexism, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Animal death
iono's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, War, Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Grief, Animal death, Physical abuse, Slavery, Confinement, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
nebulasaurus's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, Gaslighting, Murder, Religious bigotry, Body horror, War, Xenophobia, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Animal death, Blood, and Gore
queenie_ofthe_void's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Confinement, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, War, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
theseasoul's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Blood and Death