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stephaniemcuervo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Grief, Alcoholism, Gore, Murder, Confinement, Violence, and Death
rhogosch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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
Die zweite Ära ist vorbei - es heißt Abschied zu nehmen von Wax und Wayne.
Wie fand ich diese Ära im allgemeinen? Die erste ist einfach outstanding. Nie wieder wird etwas an die Spannung herankommen die die erste hatte. Das freudige Rätselraten um die Funktionsweise der Welt. Das Mitleiden mit den Charakteren. Vin, Saze, Kelsier, Elant und und und sind einfach die OGs. Die erste Generation Pfefferkörner an die nie wieder jemand rankam, einfach weil die emotionale Bindung, die Erfahrungen einzigartig sind. Und doch haben sich Wax, Wayne, Marasi, Steris und und und einen soliden Platz erstritten. Zugegeben ich habe mit dieser Reihe am Anfang gefremdelt, gerade der zweite Band hatte mich sehr entmutigt doch Brandon Sanderson wäre nicht Brandon Sanderson wenn er es dabei bewenden lassen würde. Nachdem der dritte Band bereits ein enormer Fortschritt war und ich plötzlich Platz für alle Figuren in meinem Herzen hatte, ist dieses Buch nochmal ein enormer Sprung. Ich würde sogar so weit gehen zu sagen, dass es das stärkste Buch der Nebelgeborenen Reihe ist. Wenn wir meine angesprochene Emotionalität der ersten Ära gegenüber mal kurz ausblenden.
Die Story ist genial und fesselnd, die Charakterentwicklung auf einem neuen Level und es ist das erste Buch was den Spagat zwischen, eigenständiger Story, Verbindung zur ersten Ära und Einfluss aufs gesamte Kosmeer tatsächlich meistert. Gerade zum Ende wächst das Buch wie in der ersten Ära nochmal vollkommen über sich hinaus. Und ja evtl. hatte ich beim Epilog Pipi in den Augen stehen.
Es ist wie gesagt eine andere Ära, neue Figuren, neue Geschichten. Aber spätestens mit diesem Buch, werde ich sie genauso stark vermissen wie die erste Ära.
Wie fand ich diese Ära im allgemeinen? Die erste ist einfach outstanding. Nie wieder wird etwas an die Spannung herankommen die die erste hatte. Das freudige Rätselraten um die Funktionsweise der Welt. Das Mitleiden mit den Charakteren. Vin, Saze, Kelsier, Elant und und und sind einfach die OGs. Die erste Generation Pfefferkörner an die nie wieder jemand rankam, einfach weil die emotionale Bindung, die Erfahrungen einzigartig sind. Und doch haben sich Wax, Wayne, Marasi, Steris und und und einen soliden Platz erstritten. Zugegeben ich habe mit dieser Reihe am Anfang gefremdelt, gerade der zweite Band hatte mich sehr entmutigt doch Brandon Sanderson wäre nicht Brandon Sanderson wenn er es dabei bewenden lassen würde. Nachdem der dritte Band bereits ein enormer Fortschritt war und ich plötzlich Platz für alle Figuren in meinem Herzen hatte, ist dieses Buch nochmal ein enormer Sprung. Ich würde sogar so weit gehen zu sagen, dass es das stärkste Buch der Nebelgeborenen Reihe ist. Wenn wir meine angesprochene Emotionalität der ersten Ära gegenüber mal kurz ausblenden.
Die Story ist genial und fesselnd, die Charakterentwicklung auf einem neuen Level und es ist das erste Buch was den Spagat zwischen, eigenständiger Story, Verbindung zur ersten Ära und Einfluss aufs gesamte Kosmeer tatsächlich meistert. Gerade zum Ende wächst das Buch wie in der ersten Ära nochmal vollkommen über sich hinaus. Und ja evtl. hatte ich beim Epilog Pipi in den Augen stehen.
Es ist wie gesagt eine andere Ära, neue Figuren, neue Geschichten. Aber spätestens mit diesem Buch, werde ich sie genauso stark vermissen wie die erste Ära.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Abortion, Torture, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Death
readandfindout's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
4.25
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 5 stars
Themes: 4
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Worldbuilding: 5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gun violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Grief and Confinement
Minor: Suicide
toto_aguiar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Blood, Death, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
laurajeangrace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Gore, and War
Moderate: Death of parent, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide
silentquercus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Grief, Mental illness, and Murder
Minor: Pregnancy, War, Suicide, and Trafficking
massivepizzacrust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This rating honestly feels blasphemous.
The meta developments in this book blew my mind. The crossover are starting for real... and it was fun matching side characters with other series and drawing connections. The Harmony epilogue... intriguing and worrying. I'll definitely keep following along.
That being said... I kinda found myself trudging through this book for the first two thirds. And I found the end less impactful than the end of the first Mistborn trilogy, which was disappointing. I expected tears and mind blowing but it just felt pretty lighthearted. There was never really a point in the plot where I couldn't see the characters succeeding and I feel like that's pretty integral to a Sanderson plot. I'm also not sure we really needed four different povs, balanced the way they were, because we ended up spending little time with anyone in particular and maybe that's why I didn't feel connected to any of the characters as much as I wanted to be.
The meta developments in this book blew my mind. The crossover are starting for real... and it was fun matching side characters with other series and drawing connections. The Harmony epilogue... intriguing and worrying. I'll definitely keep following along.
That being said... I kinda found myself trudging through this book for the first two thirds. And I found the end less impactful than the end of the first Mistborn trilogy, which was disappointing. I expected tears and mind blowing but it just felt pretty lighthearted. There was never really a point in the plot where I couldn't see the characters succeeding and I feel like that's pretty integral to a Sanderson plot. I'm also not sure we really needed four different povs, balanced the way they were, because we ended up spending little time with anyone in particular and maybe that's why I didn't feel connected to any of the characters as much as I wanted to be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Blood, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Moderate: Confinement, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Classism, Racism, and Xenophobia
divine529's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I have a complicated relationship with Sanderson, but this book was one I really enjoyed.
This is the final book in the Wax and Wayne series, so it'll be difficult to explain much without too many spoilers, but it takes place six years after the end of Bands of Mourning and war is brewing once again.
I loved the relationship dynamics of all kinds in this - Wax and Wayne probably being my favorite, but also loving Marasi and some new friends she makes in this book, Steris is a delight and I've loved seeing her character growth throughout this. Just fantastic in the way of relationships.
I also really enjoyed seeing all of the interesting Cosmere things come up in this book. It'll be interesting to see how all of that comes into play later or otherwise.
Also even though I saw the ending coming a mile away, I'm still sad by it, but it was satisfying regardless.
All in all, a fantastic end to a good series.
This is the final book in the Wax and Wayne series, so it'll be difficult to explain much without too many spoilers, but it takes place six years after the end of Bands of Mourning and war is brewing once again.
I loved the relationship dynamics of all kinds in this - Wax and Wayne probably being my favorite, but also loving Marasi and some new friends she makes in this book, Steris is a delight and I've loved seeing her character growth throughout this. Just fantastic in the way of relationships.
I also really enjoyed seeing all of the interesting Cosmere things come up in this book. It'll be interesting to see how all of that comes into play later or otherwise.
Also even though I saw the ending coming a mile away, I'm still sad by it, but it was satisfying regardless.
All in all, a fantastic end to a good series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Blood, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Alcohol, Death, Gore, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Ableism, Misogyny, and Sexual content
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