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noveltay's review against another edition
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
4.75
Brandon Sanderson never fails! If you like any of his books, or fantasy in general, you’ll enjoy this. A little slower than his other work, but still soooo good.
greenfantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.75
marwareadss's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: 4.25/5
“When you speak of this man, let it be known that he
died in our defense. Let it be said that after all else, Hrathen, gyorn of Shu-
Dereth, was not our enemy. He was our savior.”
What a ride! I have to admit I was a bit nervous going into this because I always heard that ‘Elantris’ is one of Sanderson's (very few) "not excellent" books. I didn't want it to ruin my experience especially since from the books I've read so far, Sanderson is for sure one of my all-time favorite authors. Despite what I thought, this book definitely surprised me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and the various POVs it had. Hrathen absolutely stole the show for me, I think his redemption arc was done beautifully and I very much enjoyed the way his character was developed throughout the book. More people should give this book a chance, it did not disappoint!
“When you speak of this man, let it be known that he
died in our defense. Let it be said that after all else, Hrathen, gyorn of Shu-
Dereth, was not our enemy. He was our savior.”
What a ride! I have to admit I was a bit nervous going into this because I always heard that ‘Elantris’ is one of Sanderson's (very few) "not excellent" books. I didn't want it to ruin my experience especially since from the books I've read so far, Sanderson is for sure one of my all-time favorite authors. Despite what I thought, this book definitely surprised me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and the various POVs it had. Hrathen absolutely stole the show for me, I think his redemption arc was done beautifully and I very much enjoyed the way his character was developed throughout the book. More people should give this book a chance, it did not disappoint!
johnnyjk's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jenni_elyse's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Elantris. I thought Brandon Sanderson did a great job of not giving away too much too early. I was constantly guessing and trying to figure out what was going to happen.
For most of the book, the point-of-view switches between three characters–Raoden, Sarene, and Hrathen. I thought the change in point-of-view between these characters made the story very interesting. I liked being able to see all aspects of the story, and at the same time still trying to put all the pieces together while the story unfolded.
From the very first page, I wanted to know what was going on. I wanted to know why Elantris, once the city of the gods, was now the city of the damned. I wanted to know how Raoden’s, Sarene’s, and Hrathen’s stories would come together. I also love that Elantris is a stand-alone book, but with enough left unsaid for a possible sequel.
For most of the book, the point-of-view switches between three characters–Raoden, Sarene, and Hrathen. I thought the change in point-of-view between these characters made the story very interesting. I liked being able to see all aspects of the story, and at the same time still trying to put all the pieces together while the story unfolded.
From the very first page, I wanted to know what was going on. I wanted to know why Elantris, once the city of the gods, was now the city of the damned. I wanted to know how Raoden’s, Sarene’s, and Hrathen’s stories would come together. I also love that Elantris is a stand-alone book, but with enough left unsaid for a possible sequel.
sunonsea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
t_whit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Although this did feel a bit slow at times I never found myself bored. I loved the politics, and the world Brandon was able to build here. I can’t wait for more!