A review by spencelikesreading
Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

had I read this book in 2006 or idk even 10 years ago, I probably would have enjoyed a lot. Most likely a 5 star read. But I didn’t I read it now. In 2024 and I just don’t think this book hit like almost everything I saw about it said it would. And truly I think it’s themes of a revolution and the oppressed rising up just does not hit the same from someone who has not had the experience of it overtly. There are surface level aspects about it I think are fun and really good. I enjoyed the storytelling for the most part, pace didn’t really bother me. I did find all side characters far more interesting than both our two main protagonists. I’d say one day I’ll probably see where this series goes but it did not leave me feeling like I just HAD to continue it immediately. Overall, I can see why someone would love it, it was alright to me. But I’d be willing to see how he’s grown as an author and read more recent works than these. 
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