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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
Ah Mistborn. My first impression of this story was dull. I was not intrigued for the most part in the first book and found myself dragging my way through this one also. In short, if this series had been my intro to Brandon Sanderson, I don’t think I would have been a fan. I know, hard blow. Well, good thing I was already a fan because boy did this pay off! It took about 1,400 pages into this series for me to finally become hooked. Vin was my biggest struggle. I had a hard time understanding her mindsets and it was frustrating to read about a character who is so strong in attitude and prominent in the overall plot, be so self deprecating and contradictory to their own ideals. But she finally turned around. I will note one specific part that made all the build Sanderson gave her, well worth the wait. She takes on an almost Kaladin (The Stormlight Archive) like mentality and it just felt so right to see her make that turn. Her character arch finally breached and it felt so natural. Everything clicked at that point and she finally became a character I can now enjoy. Elend’s arch also just continues to grow and get better and better. Sazed’s character was already a top favorite and now, he’s up there, for me, with most of the Stormlight crew. The story finally picked up and in true Sanderson fashion, things pop off. Heavy hits of suspense, action and revelations are found everywhere in this novels last 200-300 pages. It took me about 500 pages to finally have faith in this plot, but once it happened, it was a huge change and now I’m actually very excited to read the next one. I grew feelings for these characters finally and can start to see why this is such a fan favorite. I think what the first book missed on, which for me was a connection to these characters and interest in what was happening, hit heavily in the ending of the second. I hate to admit when I’m wrong, but I was wrong about being opposed to reading this particular Sanderson series, it delivers great writing (as usual, right?) and makes me want to know more finally.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Excellent storycrafting, worldbuilding and strong and dark themes. What happens to the world after the evil overlord has been vanguished is a question few fantasy books have asked, and this books does a good job exploring the answers. Most of the characters the readers loved in the first book are back with more depth, and some interesting newcomers are added to the mix.
In some ways this book was darker than its predecessor, and I'm not entirely convinced that all of those horrors were necessary. EspeciallyTindwyl's past and death felt like it was written for cheap shock value.
However, I trust Sanderson to bring this series to a satisfying conclusion.
In some ways this book was darker than its predecessor, and I'm not entirely convinced that all of those horrors were necessary. Especially
However, I trust Sanderson to bring this series to a satisfying conclusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Rape, Trafficking
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
One of the best books I have read in some time. The story was excellent, with several plot twists that were both unexpected and interesting, and the characters believable.
The only thing I could say against it was the annoying habit of explaining what all the metals do every five pages, but that is a minor inconvenience.
The only thing I could say against it was the annoying habit of explaining what all the metals do every five pages, but that is a minor inconvenience.
Again, all of the stars.
I really don't understand how Mr Sanderson does it. I don't.
I really don't understand how Mr Sanderson does it. I don't.