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A review by arrk33
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
2.0
2.5 stars
I don't know if Sanderson's earlier stuff just isn't my cup of tea or if I don't like his standalones that much but this kinda felt like a beating to get through. The premise and story were interesting enough but it's definitely my least favorite world, set of characters, and plot out of all the Cosmere books I've already read.
Sarene and Raoden felt very one-dimensional compared to the other main protagonists in the other books, and the villains did as well.
The magic system and the "zombie-gods" are interesting, but I felt like they just weren't delved into deep enough for me to really get enough out of them. I also probably have such a low opinion because I read this after Oathbringer and before I started Rhythm of War, where Oathbringer was my favorite Sanderson novel to date.
All in all, a decent enough read to complete the Cosmere universe of books, but I wouldn't bother unless you're a completionist like me.
I don't know if Sanderson's earlier stuff just isn't my cup of tea or if I don't like his standalones that much but this kinda felt like a beating to get through. The premise and story were interesting enough but it's definitely my least favorite world, set of characters, and plot out of all the Cosmere books I've already read.
Sarene and Raoden felt very one-dimensional compared to the other main protagonists in the other books, and the villains did as well.
The magic system and the "zombie-gods" are interesting, but I felt like they just weren't delved into deep enough for me to really get enough out of them. I also probably have such a low opinion because I read this after Oathbringer and before I started Rhythm of War, where Oathbringer was my favorite Sanderson novel to date.
All in all, a decent enough read to complete the Cosmere universe of books, but I wouldn't bother unless you're a completionist like me.