The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

The Final Empire

Mistborn #1

Brandon Sanderson

721 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a world where ash falls from the sky, and mist dominates the night, an evil cloaks the land and stifles all life. The future of the empire rests on the shoulders of a troublemaker and his young apprentice. Together, can they fill the world with...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 52%
dark 48%
tense 47%
emotional 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 20%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
sad 13%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 22% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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