I'm almost done with book 2 right now and think you're spot on. This was early in Sanderson's writing career, and I think these books highlight his ability to create intrigue and make promises that keep you turning pages. (Elantris was a great example of this.) But overall, Mistborn seems to suffer from the other side of coin of his intrigue, namely that it goes nowhere fast. And the writing is surprisingly clunky too, which as an amateur writer is encouraging to see. I plan to move right into Stormlight Archives after the first Mistborn trilogy to see how much Sanderson has evolved in his writing.

@bookschocaholic

2 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly! I’m looking forward to seeing how I find Stormlight by comparison. That is actually why I wanted to reread it. To refresh myself for both the good and the bad so I might see where I land on his magnum opus! Thank you for watching! It’s always good to know I’m not the only one. With how loved this trilogy is I worried I was being contrary 😂

You know, I'd have to reread this series to say for certain, but I feel like I am in the exact camp as you, only when I first read it I was still so new to the fantasy community that I just bought into the hype and tried to convince myself that I liked it more than I did because everyone else loved it lololol. Appreciate this review, I hope Stormlight works better for you (like it did for me!).

@bookschocaholic

2 ай бұрын

My kindred spirit!!!!!!! ❤️ Yeah it’s not a bad series and I can appreciate that when it was written I’m sure it also has a lot of weight. But it had too many things that weren’t my thing. I’d certainly be interested in your thoughts on them if you did reread. I have Warbreaker coming up next and then STORMLIGHT!

great review!

@bookschocaholic

Ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️🙏