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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
No
Nonostante un ritmo altalenante, la scrittura รจ sempre meravigliosa, i personaggi pure e il finale... che bomba.
Fazzoletti.
Fazzoletti.
This was a very satisfying ending for this era of the series. I especially liked that there were so many Cosmere tie-ins, and that it wrapped up this section of the story while hinting at so much more to come.
I don't know if I will ever recover from the ending of this book.
I cannot think of the last time a book has made me laugh AND cry like this one. My husband came home right as I was finishing this book and immediately went "Wow, you've been crying for a while haven't you?" I was devastated. With that being said, I need more people to talk about this series. Sanderson never disappoints, and this is no exception. I appreciated all of the Cosmere connections that are made in this book, but it is my one knock that you have to read at least 5 books (original Mistborn, Elantris, and Emperor's Soul) before you can even start this series. However, no complaints otherwise.
Random Favorite Parts:
1. Wayne. His quips consistently cracked me up. Funniest character I have read to date. I would spend a good 20 minutes explaining a setting to my husband just so I could recite one comment that made me laugh. While he provided comedic relief, I also appreciated his thoughts about people's communication and culture. As someone who has a Bachelor's in Communication, I found the observations refreshing.
2. How can we be so sure that we know what is right? This is a common theme throughout this series, and I feel like this book drives the point home. So often it feels easy to say what should or shouldn't happen, but it is harder to understand that everything is held in tension. I feel like Sanderson approach this complex topic with an ease that I didn't think possible. If you like food for thought, he definitely gives it to you.
3. The various time jumps at the end of the book. Without spoiling anything, seeing the intention that was made by a certain character was heartwarming. All the ways that their true character impacted their decisions was just further proof of their depth. Still reeling a month later.
I cannot think of the last time a book has made me laugh AND cry like this one. My husband came home right as I was finishing this book and immediately went "Wow, you've been crying for a while haven't you?" I was devastated. With that being said, I need more people to talk about this series. Sanderson never disappoints, and this is no exception. I appreciated all of the Cosmere connections that are made in this book, but it is my one knock that you have to read at least 5 books (original Mistborn, Elantris, and Emperor's Soul) before you can even start this series. However, no complaints otherwise.
Random Favorite Parts:
1. Wayne. His quips consistently cracked me up. Funniest character I have read to date. I would spend a good 20 minutes explaining a setting to my husband just so I could recite one comment that made me laugh. While he provided comedic relief, I also appreciated his thoughts about people's communication and culture. As someone who has a Bachelor's in Communication, I found the observations refreshing.
2. How can we be so sure that we know what is right? This is a common theme throughout this series, and I feel like this book drives the point home. So often it feels easy to say what should or shouldn't happen, but it is harder to understand that everything is held in tension. I feel like Sanderson approach this complex topic with an ease that I didn't think possible. If you like food for thought, he definitely gives it to you.
3. The various time jumps at the end of the book. Without spoiling anything, seeing the intention that was made by a certain character was heartwarming. All the ways that their true character impacted their decisions was just further proof of their depth. Still reeling a month later.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
A frenetic and roaring finale to ERA 2 of the Mistborn Saga. Sanderson shows he can make tightly written, action-packed, and meaningful stories even if he keeps the word count to a modest level. This novel, along with its brethren, in Era 2 of Mistborn, forges its own place in the grand scheme of the Cosmere. Wax and Wayne are compelling characters accompanied by memorable companions along the way in Maresi Combs, Ranette, Melaan, and bringing back some old favorites.
The finale of this thrill-ride will leave you wanting more, but with a real sense of completion. The Lost Metal for me, wraps up Era 2 in a better and more hopeful place than most Sanderson sagas -- that is a good thing! Era 2 is a breath of fresh air in contrast to the bleakness surrounding so many other stories in Sanderson's grand universe, but its journey is no less meaningful or heartfelt.
The finale of this thrill-ride will leave you wanting more, but with a real sense of completion. The Lost Metal for me, wraps up Era 2 in a better and more hopeful place than most Sanderson sagas -- that is a good thing! Era 2 is a breath of fresh air in contrast to the bleakness surrounding so many other stories in Sanderson's grand universe, but its journey is no less meaningful or heartfelt.
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
Felt a little out of place for everything to happen at such a larger scale here, but still enjoyable overall. Might need to come back after getting a little more context from the rest of the Cosmere...
Points for Steris and Wayne, ever the most fun people to read about.
Points for Steris and Wayne, ever the most fun people to read about.