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Steelheart
by Brandon Sanderson
Generally speaking, I am not a fan of superheroes. I have no interest in Superman, or Batman, or any other hero like them. But I do like twists, and turning tropes on their heads. And Steelheart certainly does that.
None of the Epics, no matter what their powers, are heroes. And the only heroes are facing up against them with guns and fists and determination. Talk about the odds being stacked against them.
I listened to this audiobook during a couple of long car rides to and from New York with my boyfriend, and I am so glad we did it this way. Macleod Andrews delivered a spectacular performance, really embodying the character of David and the other Reckoners. His delivery of the humor was spot-on, and the more emotionally wrenching parts really hit home with his narration. My boyfriend was so invested in listening to this book that he almost missed our exit on the drive home, if that is going to convince anyone that this is worth reading.
Absolutely would recommend this to...just about anyone. I think Steelheart has the power to hold the attention of a lot of people, whether superhero/supervillain stuff is their cup of tea or not, whether post-apocalyptic fiction is their thing or not. The world is seemlessly built, believable, and most of all, enthralling. I want to know more about the Fractured States, about the Epics. I want to know if they can be saved, too.
None of the Epics, no matter what their powers, are heroes. And the only heroes are facing up against them with guns and fists and determination. Talk about the odds being stacked against them.
I listened to this audiobook during a couple of long car rides to and from New York with my boyfriend, and I am so glad we did it this way. Macleod Andrews delivered a spectacular performance, really embodying the character of David and the other Reckoners. His delivery of the humor was spot-on, and the more emotionally wrenching parts really hit home with his narration. My boyfriend was so invested in listening to this book that he almost missed our exit on the drive home, if that is going to convince anyone that this is worth reading.
Absolutely would recommend this to...just about anyone. I think Steelheart has the power to hold the attention of a lot of people, whether superhero/supervillain stuff is their cup of tea or not, whether post-apocalyptic fiction is their thing or not. The world is seemlessly built, believable, and most of all, enthralling. I want to know more about the Fractured States, about the Epics. I want to know if they can be saved, too.