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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
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
Generally speaking, I am not a fan of superheroes. I have no interest in Superman, or Batman, or any other hero like them. But I do like twists, and turning tropes on their heads. And Steelheart certainly does that.
None of the Epics, no matter what their powers, are heroes. And the only heroes are facing up against them with guns and fists and determination. Talk about the odds being stacked against them.
I listened to this audiobook during a couple of long car rides to and from New York with my boyfriend, and I am so glad we did it this way. Macleod Andrews delivered a spectacular performance, really embodying the character of David and the other Reckoners. His delivery of the humor was spot-on, and the more emotionally wrenching parts really hit home with his narration. My boyfriend was so invested in listening to this book that he almost missed our exit on the drive home, if that is going to convince anyone that this is worth reading.
Absolutely would recommend this to...just about anyone. I think Steelheart has the power to hold the attention of a lot of people, whether superhero/supervillain stuff is their cup of tea or not, whether post-apocalyptic fiction is their thing or not. The world is seemlessly built, believable, and most of all, enthralling. I want to know more about the Fractured States, about the Epics. I want to know if they can be saved, too.
None of the Epics, no matter what their powers, are heroes. And the only heroes are facing up against them with guns and fists and determination. Talk about the odds being stacked against them.
I listened to this audiobook during a couple of long car rides to and from New York with my boyfriend, and I am so glad we did it this way. Macleod Andrews delivered a spectacular performance, really embodying the character of David and the other Reckoners. His delivery of the humor was spot-on, and the more emotionally wrenching parts really hit home with his narration. My boyfriend was so invested in listening to this book that he almost missed our exit on the drive home, if that is going to convince anyone that this is worth reading.
Absolutely would recommend this to...just about anyone. I think Steelheart has the power to hold the attention of a lot of people, whether superhero/supervillain stuff is their cup of tea or not, whether post-apocalyptic fiction is their thing or not. The world is seemlessly built, believable, and most of all, enthralling. I want to know more about the Fractured States, about the Epics. I want to know if they can be saved, too.
Brandon Sanderson es uno de mis autores favoritos.
El caso es que su forma de ver el mundo y la mía difieren muchísimo. Ha llegado a hacerme sentir incómoda con alguna de las opiniones que predominan en sus novelas (con el Aliento de los Dioses/Warbreaker estaba a punto de liarme a cabezazos contra alguna pared) y su constante obsesión por definir la feminidad me resulta un poco cargante. Ninguna de estas cosas impidió que disfrutase sus novelas (aunque algunas no me gustasen, segundo de Mistborn, te miro a ti); considero que poner debates sobre la mesa es importante y que Sanderson es siempre bienintencionado.
El problema con Steelheart es que está narrado por un protagonista (David) que es todo lo que no me gusta en los libros de Sanderson y un poco más. Además en busca de un tono para un público adolescente, para mi gusto ha terminado mascando tanto la redacción que se me hacía redundante. Me han sobrado páginas y eso que la novela es corta. En general no me he enamorado de ninguno de los personajes ni un poquito. Quizá Megan habría llegado a gustarme más, pero definida por David-mira-escotes me ha perdido la verdad.
Esto no significa que la novela me parezca una mierda.
El debate que presenta me ha parecido muy interesante (como siempre con este autor). El principio me tenía enganchada y al final me volvió a recuperar un poco.
Eso sí, no creo que continúe la colección. Me imagino que buscaré en internet cómo termina la historia (gracias, fans de Sanderson, por hacer webs tan buenas).
El caso es que su forma de ver el mundo y la mía difieren muchísimo. Ha llegado a hacerme sentir incómoda con alguna de las opiniones que predominan en sus novelas (con el Aliento de los Dioses/Warbreaker estaba a punto de liarme a cabezazos contra alguna pared) y su constante obsesión por definir la feminidad me resulta un poco cargante. Ninguna de estas cosas impidió que disfrutase sus novelas (aunque algunas no me gustasen, segundo de Mistborn, te miro a ti); considero que poner debates sobre la mesa es importante y que Sanderson es siempre bienintencionado.
El problema con Steelheart es que está narrado por un protagonista (David) que es todo lo que no me gusta en los libros de Sanderson y un poco más. Además en busca de un tono para un público adolescente, para mi gusto ha terminado mascando tanto la redacción que se me hacía redundante. Me han sobrado páginas y eso que la novela es corta. En general no me he enamorado de ninguno de los personajes ni un poquito. Quizá Megan habría llegado a gustarme más, pero definida por David-mira-escotes me ha perdido la verdad.
Esto no significa que la novela me parezca una mierda.
El debate que presenta me ha parecido muy interesante (como siempre con este autor). El principio me tenía enganchada y al final me volvió a recuperar un poco.
Eso sí, no creo que continúe la colección. Me imagino que buscaré en internet cómo termina la historia (gracias, fans de Sanderson, por hacer webs tan buenas).
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
FAVORITE SCI FI BOOK OF THE YEAR!! CRAZY CRAZY LOVE IT AND READING THE NEXT ONE RN AND ITS 1:20AM. SO MANY TWISTS I DIDN'T SEE COMING. I GOT PLAYED SO HARD AND SO DID KNEES OMG. INTENSE TO THE MAXX. i high key want to be an epic but like not to rule the world more like make life easier for myself ahaha saving the world would be fun too if i was with a band of epics with the same mindset. OK I HAVE TO END THIS SO I CAN START THE NEXT ONE ALRIGHT ALRIGHT BYE. BUT READ THIS OK? OK
I'd heard about this book coming out around the time I was finishing the "Mistborn" series. I was excited to see a new book from Sanderson, but when I found out it was squarely in the YA genre, I passed on it. Then, recently I found "Calamity" at an overstock store for $1.99. I had to grab it... it's a Brandon Sanderson book! Since that is the third book in the Reckoners Trilogy, I figured I'd go ahead and get all three.
Man, am I glad that I stumbled across that deal! This book turned out to be a complete joy to read. It is definitely in the YA genre, so I did have to let go of some loose world-building on display here (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). Sanderson didn't spend 500 pages establishing a fully fleshed-out world full of rules and complicated characters here. Instead, he just jumps into the middle of a conflict and just fills in the big holes along the way. It's just enough that it doesn't loose you, but not so much that it begs you to scrutinize its weaknesses. It's supposed to be fun and light. In that vein, it feels like the Sanderson was watching "The Incredibles" with his kids one night, and thought... "Huh... I wonder what it would be like if the 'supers' were all bad and enslaved regular people?" That movie doesn't try to explain everything about the supers' abilities, but it's still one of the best movies Pixar has ever made.
It's not in the league of "Mistborn" or "The Stormlight Archives", but it's probably my third favorite story by this author (yes, I liked this one better than "Elantris"). I've got "Firefight" and will start reading that one right... now.
Man, am I glad that I stumbled across that deal! This book turned out to be a complete joy to read. It is definitely in the YA genre, so I did have to let go of some loose world-building on display here (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). Sanderson didn't spend 500 pages establishing a fully fleshed-out world full of rules and complicated characters here. Instead, he just jumps into the middle of a conflict and just fills in the big holes along the way. It's just enough that it doesn't loose you, but not so much that it begs you to scrutinize its weaknesses. It's supposed to be fun and light. In that vein, it feels like the Sanderson was watching "The Incredibles" with his kids one night, and thought... "Huh... I wonder what it would be like if the 'supers' were all bad and enslaved regular people?" That movie doesn't try to explain everything about the supers' abilities, but it's still one of the best movies Pixar has ever made.
It's not in the league of "Mistborn" or "The Stormlight Archives", but it's probably my third favorite story by this author (yes, I liked this one better than "Elantris"). I've got "Firefight" and will start reading that one right... now.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Some brilliant ideas in this book. And it's an easy read so points for that. But the characters and their development are a bit underwhelming. I wonder if Brandon's books would step up a level if he spent more time crafting them and a little less thinking about the next book. Picky I know, sorry, but this book is still worth a read.
In 1963 Spider Man (or Stan Lee) declared "with great power comes great responsibility." What if those who received great power felt the exact opposite? They would be the Epics of Brandon Sanderson's world. In this world it is those without power who feel the responsibility and a small group--the Reckoners--take on the Epics to reclaim the world. Very well done. I can't wait for the next one!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No