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A review by aguiarbibs
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
5.0
This book was not what I expected it to be.
Honestly, I don't even know what I expected but it really blew my mind.
1. The politics
May I say, amazing? The plotting, the scheming, the lies and plot twists... uh, it fueled my brain like gasoline to a fire.
2. The magic system
I reaaly enjoyed what Sanderson did with the magic system. Some may say it was basic or simple but I think he took something and ran with it. And the fact that not even the characters knew how it all worked? Even better. I felt like I was guessing along with them.
3. Religion
Throughout the book, religion was mentioned and discussed in a very interesting way. I found that fascinating and I think it could open a bigger discussion around it. Even if we don't wish to draw parallels between the discussion of religion in the book and reality, i think this added element was a very enjoyable aspect of the book.
4. Characters
Though I liked all characters and what they did for the story itself, Vin and Kelsier were just chef's kiss. Both of their developments as characters were incredible. Especially, Vin's.
Overall, I read this book at an incredible pace. It made me laugh and even cry. Now, onto the next ones so I can reread them in the future.
Honestly, I don't even know what I expected but it really blew my mind.
1. The politics
May I say, amazing? The plotting, the scheming, the lies and plot twists... uh, it fueled my brain like gasoline to a fire.
2. The magic system
I reaaly enjoyed what Sanderson did with the magic system. Some may say it was basic or simple but I think he took something and ran with it. And the fact that not even the characters knew how it all worked? Even better. I felt like I was guessing along with them.
3. Religion
Throughout the book, religion was mentioned and discussed in a very interesting way. I found that fascinating and I think it could open a bigger discussion around it. Even if we don't wish to draw parallels between the discussion of religion in the book and reality, i think this added element was a very enjoyable aspect of the book.
4. Characters
Though I liked all characters and what they did for the story itself, Vin and Kelsier were just chef's kiss. Both of their developments as characters were incredible. Especially, Vin's.
Overall, I read this book at an incredible pace. It made me laugh and even cry.