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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
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
I have never played the game this was written for but I enjoyed it immensely. I thought it was well constructed with a great sense of environment and character. Especially considering short stories are harder to do well, I thought it was a great read.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
This was a good short read, although it did leave me wanting more when I finished it.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Such a quick and fun read from Sanderson here! I've started playing MtG recently, so I had even more incentive to try this out past it being written by my favorite author. Only a ~120 page pdf, this thing flew by but mostly everything was enjoyable. I think it really got good once our main character, Tacenda, was introduced to Davriel Cane and his mansion of demons; both were a joy to read. Davriel especially was super charismatic and hilarious. I think his character is best summed up in his quote: "This land is not ready for a version of me who cares for anything other than his next nap". But past that, he was an introspective character often musing over the concept of 'fate', and he ended up having solid character development and a clear arc in such a short time. Tacenda's purpose in the story was more interesting, but her herself was less so. The plot had a great mix of being spooky, suspenseful and action packed, so I was enthralled the whole time. I definitely recommend taking a couple hours to read this solid story.
I've read Sanderson and I've played Magic, but, to be honest, I did not figure out what this novella wants to be. A dark tale? A YA tale? A who dunnit? Or a parody after all? Maybe a weird mix in between.
A nice, light, predictable read. Nothing more, sadly.
A nice, light, predictable read. Nothing more, sadly.
5 Stars
WELL then
Brandon Sanderson is out to ruin my life part 27
I was not expecting to like this nearly as much as I did. Dare I say I even love this story?
I've never even so much as attempted to play or get into Magic The Gathering, but I am apparently a rabid Brandon Sanderson fan, so I must read everything he writes. He has yet to disappoint me so as of right now this decision is working out splendidly for me.
Onto the book
*What a fantastically creepy setting. The world just enthralled me, and honestly it kind of tempts me to get into Magic.
*Tacenda and Davriel are great main characters. Neither were what I thought they would be, and I loved the development, even over a story as short as this one
*So many plot twists that I probably should have seen coming as the groundwork was laid perfectly for them, but I didn't. The big one right towards the end in particular just floored me.
I just, wow. Maybe this isn't the greatest story ever told, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely recommend any Sanderson fan pick it up
WELL then
Brandon Sanderson is out to ruin my life part 27
I was not expecting to like this nearly as much as I did. Dare I say I even love this story?
I've never even so much as attempted to play or get into Magic The Gathering, but I am apparently a rabid Brandon Sanderson fan, so I must read everything he writes. He has yet to disappoint me so as of right now this decision is working out splendidly for me.
Onto the book
*What a fantastically creepy setting. The world just enthralled me, and honestly it kind of tempts me to get into Magic.
*Tacenda and Davriel are great main characters. Neither were what I thought they would be, and I loved the development, even over a story as short as this one
*So many plot twists that I probably should have seen coming as the groundwork was laid perfectly for them, but I didn't. The big one right towards the end in particular just floored me.
I just, wow. Maybe this isn't the greatest story ever told, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely recommend any Sanderson fan pick it up