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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
takarakei'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
Honor is dead... but I'll see what I can do
Graphic: War, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Blood, Classism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Grief, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Slavery
animal death/cruelty: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
kassidyreads'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: Blood, Violence, Death, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Slavery
modryzamek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Murder, and Death
jrow'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: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Stalking, War, Death of parent, Murder, Religious bigotry, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Gore, and Death
Moderate: Bullying and Panic attacks/disorders
katrinarose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Classism, Death, and War
Moderate: Death of parent, Slavery, Racism, and Grief
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
lowpollie'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
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Death of parent