The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

The Well of Ascension

Mistborn #2

Brandon Sanderson

781 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

The impossible has happened. The Lord Ruler is dead has been vanquished. But so too is Kelsier the man who masterminded the triumph. The awesome task of rebuilding the world has been left to his protege Vin; a one-time street urchin, now the most ...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 58%
tense 56%
dark 55%
emotional 43%
challenging 18%
sad 16%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
reflective 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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