A review by remarkableinchworm
Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
4.0
I like Sanderson's work - it's so immersive. But it's SUCH a commitment.
I've suggested in the past that his books could use a more aggressive editor, and that's still probably true - I'm not at all sure that this story needed 1300 pages to complete. But I have to admit, there aren't many obvious "oh just leave this bit out" parts... (can we call that a "Tom Bombadil?") Anything that happens happens for a reason and characters that are introduced almost always wind up playing a worthwhile role.
I've suggested in the past that his books could use a more aggressive editor, and that's still probably true - I'm not at all sure that this story needed 1300 pages to complete. But I have to admit, there aren't many obvious "oh just leave this bit out" parts... (can we call that a "Tom Bombadil?") Anything that happens happens for a reason and characters that are introduced almost always wind up playing a worthwhile role.