Pros & Cons
Pros
Elantris is a great, stand alone, introduction to sanderson. The inclusion of an ars arcanum really solidifies this work as the beginning of the cosmere. Brandon sanderson is a phenomenal author! I love all of sanderson's books - this one is excellent... Read More
The story is very unique and very political. I'm very curious to see where the story goes next. I love how the story has a history including a religion. It makes the story feel more substantial. The story unfolds in a way that you don't want it to end... Read More
The main premise of this novel is that there was a city called elantris inhabited by godlike people who could use magic (aons) and had silvery skin and white hair. When the elantrian affliction fell upon the city, the king closed their gates, trapping... Read More
Cons
Very disappointing. Would not recommend" "predictable plot. Characters are clichés.
Highlights
Packaging/appearance
Fans considering reading this coming from reading sanderson's stormlight archive should know that the general quality of this b... Read More
Competitiveness
It's big, it's floppy, and it has deleted scenes/other content (like an extra scene with hoid at the back!
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Fans considering reading this coming from reading sandersons stormlight archive should know that the general quality of this book is definitely lower than that of the archive books but that should not deter them from reading this first published entry into the cosmere
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I never give spoilers to to books so won’t give details to plot
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I appreciate the extra chapters at the end that show you the changes the story went through
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The critics will say this sanderson worst book
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You keep reading too find out what happened and what will happen
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The main premise of this novel is that there was a city called elantris inhabited by godlike people who could use magic aons and had silvery skin and white hair
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Then ten years ago something terrible happened and they lost their powers and became zombie like beings with no heartbeat
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This would happen overnight to randomly selected people from the neighboring city of kae and other neighbouring lands and the following day they would be thrown into elantris never to escape supposedly