A review by aloeverra
The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A nice addition to the Mistborn saga and the cosmere as a whole. There were a handful of plot points that were predictable, and a handful that were not. The characters are all interesting, some holding atypical behavior not found in many books like strong OCD tendencies. I also like the book focusing on the idea that hero like figures are often flawed and complex. Idolizing them leads to disappointment, but also self discovery.
It's also amazing, even now, that there is still elements to be discovered about the metal based magic system.
I specifically listened to the audiobook of this, and some of the voice acting was distracting instead of immersive for me. There was also one or two plot twists I wasn't crazy about, but both of these issues were very minor.
It's also amazing, even now, that there is still elements to be discovered about the metal based magic system.
I specifically listened to the audiobook of this, and some of the voice acting was distracting instead of immersive for me. There was also one or two plot twists I wasn't crazy about, but both of these issues were very minor.
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture