Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson

15 reviews

ssellwood's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

This definitely felt like the strongest novel in Mistborn part 2 so far. With the same humour and whirlwind battles as the previous books, this adds another level to the powers and mysterious of metals, and gives a deeper insight into Wax's headspace. While I was initially frustrated by loss of my first ship, I have to grudgingly admit that the new ship is heartfelt.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Violence

kassidyreads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, and Gun violence

Minor: Terminal illness, Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Vomit, Grief, and Confinement

kadtide's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Racism and Ableism

Minor: Torture, Classism, Sexism, and Vomit

jenna_smuszkiewicz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I think this is my favorite of the Wax and Wayne series so far! There are so many Cosmere connections in this book and they were by far my favorite part. We learned so much more about this world and its implications for the Cosmere at large. I do think this focus on worldbuilding did lead to less character focus and development. Some of it was still there, particularly in Steris, but I wish there was more. I don't feel as connected as I do to the characters in Stormlight. This book just gave me more questions and I'm so excited to learn more and dive into Lost Metal. 

Though when

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when Wax died, I felt sad for Wax but HEARTBROKEN for Wayne. Wayne is the best character in Era 2 in my opinion and I want him to be okay.

. Also, it was annoying how

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no one died in this book. I get why, but come on. Wax says he isn't an executioner so he doesn't want to kill his uncle, but he kills people all the time for no remorse

Particularly for character development,

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I do wish there was more of Marasi. She says how she is going on her own path away from Wax, but what is that? She seems sure of it, but I have no idea what she is talking about.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Grief and Racism

dkgreads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This is definitely my favorite Wax & Wayne thus far! It felt like there was a little more urgency to the plot, which I think was missing from the first two books. I absolutely love the relationship between Wax and Steris! Honestly, I love the relationship and connection between all of the characters. Wayne will forever be my favorite though! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gun violence, and Death

coffeedog14's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Alcohol, and Death

Moderate: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Torture, Grief, and Gaslighting

Minor: Colonisation, War, Racism, Police brutality, and Cursing

iono's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Body horror, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Murder, Blood, Confinement, War, Torture, Medical content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcohol, Sexism, Animal cruelty, Classism, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, and Terminal illness

oldladysadie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

• 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

Loved it. The threat of the overarching BBEG for Era 2 really started to click in for me in this book, and I loved the character moments and relationship developments.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism, War, and Torture

josiahpeterson17's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• 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

For now, I'm rating this the same as Shadows of Self because I think I prefer that book over this one, but I'm not sure yet. This book just didn't leave as big of an impact on me as the previous entry did. But, this book was definitely good. Villains were great, and we get some new Cosmere/Scadriel info.

I also like some of the relationship development between the cast of protagonists, and Allomancy action scenes are always great. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Moderate: Gore

Minor: Sexual content

laurajeangrace's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Blood, Confinement, and Violence

Minor: Vomit