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gemma17 's review for:
The Emperor's Soul
by Brandon Sanderson
I enjoyed this, again a book I wouldn’t have reached for otherwise. I would recommend it because it’s a short but interesting read. I think it’s best suited for people who like art and philosophy because it felt to me like it was very heavy on the themes around what is and isn’t art. I knew nothing about this book or the author before reading it, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I always see art as something that means something to its creator but can also be meaningful to others and this book cemented how I feel but I can also understand why others may feel art is for the viewer primarily. The book made me feel for the characters in such a short amount of time and it made me happy seeing Gaotona getting a happy ending. I don’t really have any connections to the book specifically in my life other than liking to make art but that helps me relate to Shai. I don’t highlight books or mark them, I liked the passage at the end of Gaotona ||reading the notes and understanding how brilliant the art created really was.|| I’ve never read Brandon Sandersons work but I probably should since this was enjoyable, I don’t usually read this genre either since I primarily read romantasy and wouldn’t really have a good comparison. I managed to easily finish the book in a matter of a few hours and it kept me hooked that I didn’t need a break. I think that any book discussing art is relevant to society in all times especially ones with ||corrupt government officials|| and wanting to make life better through art.