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Brandon Sanderson is a rising star (Guy Haley SFX MAGAZINE )
Brandon Sanderson is a master world builder. (Linda Bloduedd BOOK GIRL OF MUR-Y-CASTELL Blog )
Brandon Sanderson is a master world builder. (Linda Bloduedd BOOK GIRL OF MUR-Y-CASTELL Blog )
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Magic as you have never seen it before from the international bestseller.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I hadn't read anything by this author before, but bought this to try him out. I was a bit put off by the cover art, and seriously disheartened by the blurb, as per the product description here - I mean, 'two sisters, who happen to be princesses...' - yeuch! However, a few pages in I was reassured that the writing style was pretty decent; further in, decided I liked the way the characters were developing; further in again, I realised how clever the plot was; by the end, I was blown away! Definitely a superior fantasy novel - I'll be trying out more by this author.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the first book I've read of Sanderson's, and based on this I'll probably try a few more. A stand alone book it actually has all the ingredients to be a bit better than it was. A very good storyline that makes sense, a unique magic, and pretty believable characters. Indeed, the only thing stopping it from being 5 stars is that it was put downable.
Things I liked:
Unique magic system.
Plot that made sense and kept you guessing to the very end. A few twists that explained themselves and took me by surprise.
Good characters, with a few reasonably unique ones. That said, a few old regulars as well.
A world that made you want to learn more about its history.
Single stand alone book.
Things I liked:
Unique magic system.
Plot that made sense and kept you guessing to the very end. A few twists that explained themselves and took me by surprise.
Good characters, with a few reasonably unique ones. That said, a few old regulars as well.
A world that made you want to learn more about its history.
Single stand alone book.
34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Perhaps there have been times when your breath was literally taken away by some gorgeous display of prismatic colors stretched far across the landscape. Perhaps the human mind is hard-wired to react in this way, for strong colors of many hues are a prime indicator of life in all of its many forms.
Sanderson has taken this basic reaction and created an entire system of magic based upon it, which if nothing else is quite original. Then he has layered this idea with two fully delineated societies that have sharply different ways of incorporating this magic system into their religion, culture, and laws. Here and there, he tosses in a dollop of humorous satire, making the whole a little more believable. Most noteworthy is his reluctant 'god' Lightsong, who is perhaps the most interesting character, in some ways similar to some of Roger Zelazny's cynical heroes. His other characters are well drawn and quite believable, and the general situation of two warring city-states is given good plausibility.
All good things. However, I found the prose a little lacking in flavor, the descriptions a little flat and not as detailed as the book's basic premise seems to demand. The plot twists were suitably complicated, but at the end I felt a little let down, as the answers to all the problems seemed a little too straightforward and easily accomplished. These are, perhaps, nitpicks to a rarity in today's fantasy world, that of a complete story in a single volume, and I did find it quite an enjoyable read, but neither was I totally grabbed by it, nor did I come away with new great insights into the human condition or the proper roles and impacts of religion, mores, and cultural attitudes on the individual and societies. And these thematic ideas lie at the heart of what this story is about.
Eminently readable, different, and enjoyable, but not great.
--- Reviewed by Patrick Shepherd (hyperpat)
Sanderson has taken this basic reaction and created an entire system of magic based upon it, which if nothing else is quite original. Then he has layered this idea with two fully delineated societies that have sharply different ways of incorporating this magic system into their religion, culture, and laws. Here and there, he tosses in a dollop of humorous satire, making the whole a little more believable. Most noteworthy is his reluctant 'god' Lightsong, who is perhaps the most interesting character, in some ways similar to some of Roger Zelazny's cynical heroes. His other characters are well drawn and quite believable, and the general situation of two warring city-states is given good plausibility.
All good things. However, I found the prose a little lacking in flavor, the descriptions a little flat and not as detailed as the book's basic premise seems to demand. The plot twists were suitably complicated, but at the end I felt a little let down, as the answers to all the problems seemed a little too straightforward and easily accomplished. These are, perhaps, nitpicks to a rarity in today's fantasy world, that of a complete story in a single volume, and I did find it quite an enjoyable read, but neither was I totally grabbed by it, nor did I come away with new great insights into the human condition or the proper roles and impacts of religion, mores, and cultural attitudes on the individual and societies. And these thematic ideas lie at the heart of what this story is about.
Eminently readable, different, and enjoyable, but not great.
--- Reviewed by Patrick Shepherd (hyperpat)
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Highly recommend it
Just like Elantris - this book is an epic tale in one book (rather then a trilogies or more)... uncommon by scifi standards and greatly appreciated by those who loath dragged out... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Goddess of Blah Book Reviews
terrible!
I read the Mistborn and enjoyed it, especially the first book. This, on the other hand, is one of the worst fantasy books I have ever read. The dialogue is dire, childish nonsense. Read more
Published 20 days ago by gardenboy
Surprising
Excellent story, vivid imagination and plenty of unexpected twists. I really enjoyed it. I'd received and enjoyed a series of Brandon Sanderson books as audio books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jonathan
Couldn't get enough
This story is like none I have read so far. I was desperate to keep reading this book but really didn't want it to end... such a dilemma!
Published 1 month ago by Ms Bronwyn Evans
Not his best work
Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series is awesome, one of the best fantasy series I've every read. When I saw Warbreaker coming out it was on pre-order straight away. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. J. Allfree
Excellent Book, not his best
I have to admit that I have enjoyed everything that I have read by Sanderson, and although I enjoyed this book I have to say I believe it to be the weakest one so far. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Perpetual Man
My Breath Become Yours
It was the front cover tag-line of 'Warbreaker' that sucked me in:'Magic as you've never seen it before'. Intriguing. I turned the book over and read the blurb. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Quicksilver
New to Brandon Sanderson? Start here!
From any other author, this would be a thrilling read, an interesting and well thought out system of magic, a world where you are dumped in the middle of it's history - past events... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Josh
Not as bad as most people seem to think...
I like Brandon Sanderson. Let me get that confession out the way first. I've read all of his books so far, my favourite was Alloy of Law, the last Mistborn book was my least... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Read Me
Not as strong as previous books but....
I've read all of Brandon Sanderson's books and have enjoyed them immensely. This one is probably his weakest effort but once I got into it (which took quite a long time) it was... Read more
Published 3 months ago by scotdc9
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