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A review by an_alaskan_fairy_tale
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I struggled with this book. While it had some good points, a third of the chapters (the Hrathen ones) really made me want to quit reading. To finish the book calling him a tragic hero just because he did one good thing and then died really sat poorly with me.
Also, there are some notable instances of fat phobia in this book, which seem to be a bias Sanderson has worked on over the years but not entirely left behind. (I recall noticing some in the first or second of his books that I read). I hear that he's employed sensitivity readers as a response to fan criticism - I hope that's true. That said, I see why readers recommend starting with other works of his as introduction to the Cosmere. I'm personally glad I started with Tress.
Also, there are some notable instances of fat phobia in this book, which seem to be a bias Sanderson has worked on over the years but not entirely left behind. (I recall noticing some in the first or second of his books that I read). I hear that he's employed sensitivity readers as a response to fan criticism - I hope that's true. That said, I see why readers recommend starting with other works of his as introduction to the Cosmere. I'm personally glad I started with Tress.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, and Sexism