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Pros
The sandman by brandon sanderson is 1000+ pages long. Under the sleeve of the book there is a simpler book cover if you want a more stoic look. The only disappointing thing about this book is that i will never again be able to experience reading it fo... Read More
Cons
E. Cupp's novel is 1252 pages long. Every chapter could have been cut in half. I assume this is meant to setup a sequel, but i think a 1000 page book should be capable of standing on its own.
The pacing is agonizingly slow and the characters are boring.
It's as if sanderson purposely makes sure he doesn't craft beautiful sentences. Sanderson returns to his default of short, declarative sentences that sound too casual for the world he's constructed. I'm actually somewhat surprised that sanderson hasn'... Read More
These incoherent characters are manipulated for thrilling reading. These characters are all too virtuous, but i can see why that appeals to some.
It reads like an overgrown graduate mfa project that belongs in the author's closet. Gollancz should be ashamed of themselves.
Highlights
Quality
- outstanding character development- excellent use of diction + cosmere world writing- seamless transitions that allowed an exc... Read More
He builds a creative world and magic system as he always does, but most importantly, he’s written characters you will love and ... Read More
It’s all meat and potatoes there is no self indulgent writing , it’s an absolute blast to read.
This book does have some darker elements, so please check triggers if you’re sensitive.
Price
My copy that came in had a little bend in one corner, but nothing to complain about considering the cheaper price compared to in-store.
Shipping
On time and well taken care for
Packaging/appearance
Seller shipped great used copy with beautiful dust jacket too
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- This product had a total of 74,112 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 21 2024.
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No graphic adult themes like in other popular fantasy genres
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This book doesn’t need those things to be amazing
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There is simply no other way to put it that does it justice
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I have never before seen an author who so elegantly interweaves complex ethical and moral questions into the tale being told so that the two become inseparable
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But for now if i could give this 6 7 or 8 stars i would
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I have listened to this book at least 5 times
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There were parts that had me weeping for the brilliance of the words and other parts that had me angry
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Not really but they were interesting
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