Reviews

Les Bracelets des Larmes by Brandon Sanderson

edonnel's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This is the second Wax and Wayne sequel with the same awesome cast of characters. The funny quips and intense action scenes are all there but in this reader’s opinion, they are much improved by the more prominent roles of secondary characters. Steris and MeLaan especially had me cackling non-stop when Wax’s angst was slowing down the narrative. The angst of the main character, Wax Ladrian, is my least favorite part of the book, but Sanderson relieves this with alternative POVs and generally he is less of a wet blanket than in Shadows in Self.

eponineeurydice's review against another edition

4.0

This was probably my least favorite installment, but it might be partially because I didn't love the audiobook narration and so I couldn't quite stay engaged with the story. However, the characters all became even more loveable and interesting, and their found-family vibe is so chaotic and sweet. I finally cought up for The Lost metal! Hopefully I can read it soon. Overall I think Era 2 is very fun, not my favorite series in the world but still a great time.

kashna83's review against another edition

4.0

Me gusta más que el anterior, sobretodo la parte del final del libro donde el mundo se expande. Muy emocionante!

ross057's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense 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

4.0

timinbc's review against another edition

4.0

Much better than Shadows of Self. Lots of development, with new characters becoming important and Wayne finally becoming a full Major Player, as well as one of the best sidekicks ever. Lots of action, plot twists, further understanding of the world and the magic systems.

I even stopped groaning at "Wax and Wayne" about 100 pages in.

Nice tribute to Indiana Jones not far from the end. Loved Steris' listmaking. Thought he has gotten a tad carried away with the kandra.

I'd easily have given this a five, except that IMHO it overreaches itself too often. For all that Sanderson is meticulously careful about following the rules of his magic system, he just drops huge new concepts in too often. One of which was the ending. It was already getting a tad silly with everyone taking bullets, some healing and some just being Hollywood-movie tough. And then

Spoiler

Wax dies. Look, OK, I know there are gods here - and that's the sort of thing I mean, the ending of the previous book - but c'mon, it's silly to have a character die when the reader knows he's coming back, and in the end it's just over the top. Bringing him back as more or less Superman is a bit of a copout too.

But when you've written yourself an unbeatable Moriarty character, you pretty much have to cheat a bit.

I will of course read and enjoy the next one.

lareads21's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

l3vy's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This is a big step in quality for era 2 but it is still era 2.

World building is still a standout here, with some of the additions made here are some of the most interesting yet.

Character work in here is probably the best it’s been so far era 2 but it is still not outstanding. Wax has some very interesting developments following the ending of book 2 but i don’t feel it is given sufficient exploration here.
Wayne feels a little toned down which could be a positive or a negative depending on who you ask.
Marasi still feels a little stuck but gets some bits of satisfying development.
Steris is a standout. She gets a lot of development here and has quickly become one of my favorites of the series.

Pacing in the book felt much better when compared to the previous 2 installments.

Overall, I had a much better time with this then I did the last 2. It is a huge improvement. Sanderson seems to finally be finding his footing with era 2. An unfortunate fact considering it comes to an end so shortly after. 

 “The difference between good and evil men is not found in the acts they are willing to commit—but merely in what name they are willing to commit them in.” 

smeger's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

gamz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious 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

5.0

calebloki's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

5.0