The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

The Final Empire

Mistborn #1

Brandon Sanderson

643 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

For a thousand years the ash fell and no flowers bloomed. For a thousand years the Skaa slaved in misery and lived in fear while the Lord Ruler reigned with absolute power and ultimate terror, a divinely invincible leader. Hope is long lost, until...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 53%
dark 48%
tense 47%
emotional 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 20%
challenging 17%
funny 15%
sad 13%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 21%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 22% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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