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A review by merrow
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A very fun book to read, with a long a build for an admittedly short climax. Personally, I would have preferred a longer ending, or at least some wrapping up after the climax. The characters’ stories did come together very nicely for the ending, although there was a sense of some of the story being rendered pointless by the twists at the end.
The best of the world building for me is the returned - it’s very well explored how a system of government based on them would affect things. The magic system itself though I find a bit limited and contrived - it makes for some cool sequences but doesn’t really prompt as much thought and excitement as the author’s other works. The characters are also a little bit lacking, but enjoyable throughout anyway.
The best of the world building for me is the returned - it’s very well explored how a system of government based on them would affect things. The magic system itself though I find a bit limited and contrived - it makes for some cool sequences but doesn’t really prompt as much thought and excitement as the author’s other works. The characters are also a little bit lacking, but enjoyable throughout anyway.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Colonisation, Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail