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The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This book put me in such a reading slump (derogatory). Everyone seems to love Sanderson, but after finishing Era 1 of the Mistborn series, I'm questioning if he's for me. I'm not a fan of his style or prose, his storylines sometimes felt stodgy, and the development of his characters is unconvincing. It took me <i>so</i> long to finish this installment because I kept getting bored. The only thing that kept me going was the details of the world building, which I will admit, I thoroughly enjoyed — but that's not enough. Maybe I'll come back to Sanderson someday, but for now, I'll be shelving him.
Hum by Helen Phillips
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Foster by Claire Keegan
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0