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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
If this book was only about an 18 year old who’s constantly creating ridiculous metaphors in his inner monologue as he’s attempting to win the heart of a girl, I still would have enjoyed the hell out of it. The fact that it’s about a post apocalyptic future ruled by super-humans who abuse their powers, and the rag tag group dedicated to stopping them, well...nuff said.
David's father was killed by an Epic, powerful people who appeared after the Calamity. This Epic is invincible, except the one time he wasn't. David has seen Steelheart bleed, and he intends to see him bleed once more.
Love this! A wonderful Brandon Sanderson-style superhero novel where the supers aren't such heroes. Wonderful worldbuilding and excellent twists and turns!
Love this! A wonderful Brandon Sanderson-style superhero novel where the supers aren't such heroes. Wonderful worldbuilding and excellent twists and turns!
LO AMO LO AMO LO AMO LO AMO
LO MEJOR DEL AÑO HASTA EL MOMENTO
AMON A TODOS LOS PERSONAJES
AMO A DAVID
AMO A MEGAN
AMO AL PROFESOR
AMO A CODY
AMO A ABRAHAM
AMO A TIA
Y POR SOBRETODO AMO A BRANDON SANDERSON PORQUE ES EL PUTO AMO
LIBRO QL MARAVILLOSO
Y ojo que es el primero de una trilogía
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LO MEJOR DEL AÑO HASTA EL MOMENTO
AMON A TODOS LOS PERSONAJES
AMO A DAVID
AMO A MEGAN
AMO AL PROFESOR
AMO A CODY
AMO A ABRAHAM
AMO A TIA
Y POR SOBRETODO AMO A BRANDON SANDERSON PORQUE ES EL PUTO AMO
LIBRO QL MARAVILLOSO
Y ojo que es el primero de una trilogía
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Might be a better fit for someone who really loves guns and girls in tight shirts (and really hates swearing). Just not my cup of tea.
In a near future world, people suddenly develop super powers and somehow all turn out to be real meanies. Civilization promptly falls apart. Ten years later, David, our stock scrappy protagonist, is out for some sweet vengeance and joins a guerrilla group serial killing these super villains.
Of course there's an eligible bachelorette badass on the squad, and of course David gets all awkward around gurls. Some maudlin ensues, but the cringing isn't so bad, that it's going to make your head implode. Plot has at least one decent twist, some good actions and the writing is what you'd expect from a comic book turned novel: functional and forgettable, so much so, you can probably skip a third of it without missing anything.
The bit where this really falls short is the lack of grit. Case in point, in the future "spark" has become the swearword. As in: "shut the spark up". This book has so much murder in it, you'd never hand it to a kid anyway. Why do people have to use the lamest swearword in the history of swearing?
If you've read Correia's Hard Magic, this is its timid younger brother. Handshake isn't as good, but at least he won't clock you if you sneeze in his direction.
Of course there's an eligible bachelorette badass on the squad, and of course David gets all awkward around gurls. Some maudlin ensues, but the cringing isn't so bad, that it's going to make your head implode. Plot has at least one decent twist, some good actions and the writing is what you'd expect from a comic book turned novel: functional and forgettable, so much so, you can probably skip a third of it without missing anything.
The bit where this really falls short is the lack of grit. Case in point, in the future "spark" has become the swearword. As in: "shut the spark up". This book has so much murder in it, you'd never hand it to a kid anyway. Why do people have to use the lamest swearword in the history of swearing?
If you've read Correia's Hard Magic, this is its timid younger brother. Handshake isn't as good, but at least he won't clock you if you sneeze in his direction.
Blast you Sanderson! I cried, AGAIN!
This was good. Completely diffrent from the Mistborn trilogy, but...really good. Fast, thrilling, and very action-hero-like. I flew through it, and I REALLY want the next book NOW.
This was good. Completely diffrent from the Mistborn trilogy, but...really good. Fast, thrilling, and very action-hero-like. I flew through it, and I REALLY want the next book NOW.
Well that was fun! Action packed and intense. Another future I wouldn't want to see for my children.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
One of my favourite books from years ago, I’m about to revisit it. It’s the beginning to a great series of story’s and my first introduction to Brandon Sanderson.