The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

The Rithmatist

Rithmatist #1

Brandon Sanderson with Ben McSweeney (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

378 pages | first published 2013

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The Rithmatist, Brandon Sanderson's New York Times bestselling epic teen adventure is now available in paperback. More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Ch...
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Summary of 4433 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 75%
lighthearted 29%
funny 20%
tense 20%
dark 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
emotional 8%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 46%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 37% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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