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A review by rnbhargava
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed how this instalment goes into the difference between being revolutionaries pushing for freedom and then the act of actually governing people. The various potential alternatives to Elend all have different pros and cons plus their own schemes. Tindwyl was quite the character cast addition. A taskmaster that’s actually quite understanding. She just acts stern because that’s how she inspires those she mentors. Elend evolves so much through the plot. It’s quite engaging. Straff is such an indulgent villain. Zane is such a wildcard character. His role is potent and absolutely necessary. OreSur possibly was my favorite through this instalment. Dockson was captivating too with his entanglement of someone from an enemy group. Sazed evolved quite a bit. I loved this second instalment but I think I understand why some dislike this sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Colonisation
There’s various layers of racism and religious intolerance suggested by different characters throughout this book about different groups in the narrative. Nothing is pro intolerant people but be aware. There are characters that use stalking techniques and ones that use misogyny to their own advantage too. There is a major antagonist that is suggested to be mentally unwell. If that’s something that you would be sensitive about, be aware