Reviews

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

dromwald's review against another edition

4.0

Frustratingly long-winded in places and yet there are so many interesting concepts and characters in the book that I found myself forgiving the minor failings and enjoyed the narrative immensely for the most part.

robynensolis's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

3.5

natereadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

skdsharath's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

adamc90's review

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

nej18's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

fl0_or's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-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

5.0

cadmanreads's review against another edition

4.0

3-5 stars depending on the chapters I was reading.

Overall I liked the book but I found it extremely uneven. The differing viewpoints ranged from great to confusing/complex. For example, from very early into the book I was finding the multiple religion hard to follow, I went along with it thinking it would become clear and it just got more complex. Then we switch to much simpler storylines which were very well done.

I'm very glad I read Mistborn and Warbreaker before this as I'm not sure I would have been as enthusiastic about reading the whole Cosmere.

benditlikebecka's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

sydneeelise's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

4.0