Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson

6 reviews

kassidyreads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, and Gun violence

Minor: Terminal illness, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Vomit, Grief, and Confinement

jenna_smuszkiewicz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I think this is my favorite of the Wax and Wayne series so far! There are so many Cosmere connections in this book and they were by far my favorite part. We learned so much more about this world and its implications for the Cosmere at large. I do think this focus on worldbuilding did lead to less character focus and development. Some of it was still there, particularly in Steris, but I wish there was more. I don't feel as connected as I do to the characters in Stormlight. This book just gave me more questions and I'm so excited to learn more and dive into Lost Metal. 

Though when

when Wax died, I felt sad for Wax but HEARTBROKEN for Wayne. Wayne is the best character in Era 2 in my opinion and I want him to be okay.

. Also, it was annoying how

no one died in this book. I get why, but come on. Wax says he isn't an executioner so he doesn't want to kill his uncle, but he kills people all the time for no remorse

Particularly for character development,

I do wish there was more of Marasi. She says how she is going on her own path away from Wax, but what is that? She seems sure of it, but I have no idea what she is talking about.

 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Grief and Racism

coffeedog14's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Alcohol, and Death

Moderate: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Torture, Grief, and Gaslighting

Minor: Colonisation, War, Racism, Police brutality, and Cursing

emilyplun'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Grief

Moderate: Violence

queenie_ofthe_void's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-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

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Blood, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

jamieleepilk's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, and Kidnapping

Minor: Vomit