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naomi_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Misogyny, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
lakinglaze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
rikuson1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
-â â â â âŹ- (4.25/5.00)
My Grading Letter Score = 85% (A-)
Shadows of Self, for the most part, felt like a comfort read to me. I was very glad to be back into the world of Mistborn. Wax and Wayne still remain a very good duo, and the new characters added fit right in. It can be seen here that a new plot that is to last future books is heavily being set up in this entry unlike The Alloy of Law which felt far more self contained which as far as I know that was intentional and well executed. This entry felt like more serious stakes were at risk than Alloy of Law. And we got further strengthening of the characterization of both Wax and Wayne, which I appreciated, if felt similar to what The Well of Ascension did for The Final Empire.
The plot reveals at the end definitely was one of my favorites in the series thus far. With it being an entry that required a lot of set up though it did require me to allow the book to lay the foundation for it and it did feel like that was majority of the book, although never a bore it didn't keep me super engrossed most of the time which I guess can not be helped.
Verdict
The Alloy of Law I actually felt was more engrossing in the area of the new characters and details of Era 2 and Shadows of Self didn't have that luxury since from a worldbuiling and introducing characters aspect it was more of the same, but it did further strengthen on those aspects which is what i expect from a sequel. Shadows of Self's story seems far more ambitious as it is setting up to be Part 1 of the trilogy that is Bands of Mourning and The Lost Metal. And once again, that plot revealed at the end left me floored more than anything in Alloy of Law. So, for me, Shadows of Self is definitely better than Alloy of Law, but I still like all of Era 1 books more.
I Really Liked It.
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Classism
rhogosch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Das gesamte Buch ĂŒber sind Wax und Wayne ĂŒber nur Detektive. Ja wir lernen viel ĂŒber ihre Vergangenheit und aufgrund welcher Fehler sie jetzt hier sind. Aber ansonsten nichts. Wayns Kapitel wirken aufgrund dieser Fiebertraum-Denke von Wanye sogar nochmal viel passiver und railroadiger. Marasi und Steris machen da schon mehr Entwicklung durch. Und Steris hatte nen halbes Kapitel. Ja klar lag der Main Fokus dieses Buches rĂŒckblickend betrachtet auf der Frage âwer bewegt die Menschenâ sind es Ihre Entscheidungen oder ist es der EintrĂ€chtige der ihnen jede Entscheidung hingelegt hat? Insofern ist es in sich schon stimmig, aber sorry es fehlt mir dann doch irgendwas und ich fand mit vielen Charakteren wie Spuki, Hamm, TenSoon, etc. die in der ersten Ăra wenig Raum hatten ist es Sanderson wesentlich besser gelungen. Und ja im letzten Kapitel macht Wax einiges durch, aber die gesamte Szene lĂ€uft ja auf das Vin an der Quelle der Erhebung Motiv raus. Vin entschied sich damals dagegen Elant zu retten und fĂŒr die Rettung der Welt. Nun haben wir Wax der entweder die Imitation von Lessie erschieĂt oder einen BĂŒrgerkrieg in Elantel riskiert. WĂ€hrend damals bei Vin in dieser Szene alle FĂ€den zusammenliefen, das beide gelernt haben einander zu vertrauen und den anderen als SelbstĂ€ndige Person zu achten und Vin deshalb damals Elants Wunsch ihn sterben zu lassen auch respektierte. Stand bei Wax nur âer drĂŒckt abâ. Absolut logisch, weil er zu dem Zeitpunkt ja weiĂ das es Bleeder ist die Lessie imitiert und die Sache mit dem freien Willen zieht er höchstens in frage. Erst als es zu spĂ€t ist offenbart Bleeder ihm, dass er nie einen freien Willen hatte, das es Lessie nie gab, sondern nur Bleeder. Und das Bleeder ihn geliebt hat und er sie. Aber warum erst als es zu spĂ€t ist. Warum sollte Bleeder den gröĂten Trumpf den sie hat nicht ausspielen, warum dann vorher das Psychospiel mit der Annahme von Lessies Gesicht. Die ganze Szene hĂ€tte doch super auf die Entscheidung hinlaufen können - lĂ€sst Wax frustriert das er nur eine Schachfigur ist Bleeder laufen und wird so frei, oder bewahrt er Elantel vor dem Zusammenbruch und opfert dafĂŒr Lessie. Und ja klar Vin merkte damals hinterher auch das âdie Welt rettenâ nur Ruin freigesetzt hat, und ja der Epilog zeigt, dass Wax ziemlich viel in seinem Kopf zu sortieren hat. Aber brauch ich fĂŒr diese HinfĂŒhrung wirklich ein ganzes Buch, ganze 506 Seiten? Ich finde die Szene einfach bezeichnend, dafĂŒr das ich das erste mal bei einem Sanderson das GefĂŒhl hatte die Geschichte wird unstimmig und es wird Potenzial liegen gelassen.
Fazit, ja top Buch. Worldbuilding genial, Story stimmig und spannend. Ich entwickle einfach immer mehr Antisympathien fĂŒr Wax und Wayne wird zunehmend nervig
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Classism
aseel_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kassidyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Body horror and Suicide
lilifane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I love the industrialization era of a fantasy world with all its problems but also inventions. I love how the magic is adapting to that. I love the atmosphere. And I really enjoyed the mystery in this one. Trying to catch an assassin is much more interesting than trying to catch a thief.
I managed to guess the culprit, but there were so many surprises along the way and some wtf moments at the end. I'm really curious how the story will continue.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
reggiethebird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicide, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Minor: Slavery
kadtide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Blood and Classism
Minor: Body horror, Suicide, Mass/school shootings, and Injury/Injury detail
iono's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Blood, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, Torture, Death of parent, and Alcohol