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A review by svjak
Centrifugal by Brandon Sanderson
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Centrifugal is a short story written by Brandon Sanderson in 1994 for a High School writing competition. The most valuable part of reading this short story for me wasn't even in the story, but rather in Sanderson's choice to publish this online to inspire other young writers.
This is far from Sanderson's best work. It's choppy and disjointed, lacks character development and personality, and it's over very quickly. But even in this piece you can see Sanderson's passion for storytelling. He has something unique about the way he approaches a story.
This was so cool to read and see how far he's come as a writer. And it definitely puts into perspective how much of writing is skill development through experience rather than natural "talent." The biggest takeaway from this book is Sanderson's encouragement to keep going, keep writing, keep practicing, and you'll get there. Great writing takes time.
This is far from Sanderson's best work. It's choppy and disjointed, lacks character development and personality, and it's over very quickly. But even in this piece you can see Sanderson's passion for storytelling. He has something unique about the way he approaches a story.
This was so cool to read and see how far he's come as a writer. And it definitely puts into perspective how much of writing is skill development through experience rather than natural "talent." The biggest takeaway from this book is Sanderson's encouragement to keep going, keep writing, keep practicing, and you'll get there. Great writing takes time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death