Mistborn (Mistborn, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
âMistbornâ
By
Brandon Sanderson
Vin, a skaa street urchin, struggles every day just to survive. These are dark days for the Final Empireâ¦if you're a skaa that is. Oppressed for years by the noblemen of the Final Empire, which is ruled over with an iron fist by the âLord Ruler,â the skaa work as slaves every day, sweeping the streets, working in the mills, mines, and fields.
There are a lucky few like Vin who have some talent. Talent earns them places with the many numerous skaa thieving crews, groups of men who make small-time raids on the noblemen of the
Empire. Dragged there by her abusive brother, Vin remained to pay off her and her brother's debt to the Crew Chief after he ran away and left her.
One day however, after a raid gone wrong, Vin meets up with Kelsier, a handsome, scheming Crew Chief who just happens to be an Allomancer. And not just any Allomancer, a Mistborn.
Allomancers use metals such as Iron, Tin, and Pewter to enhance their bodily powers. Most Allomancers can only use one metal, but a select few, Mistborn, can use all of the 10 metals. Once Vin finds out that she is in fact a Mistborn as well, Kelsier offers her a chance to become a member of his crew. This crew however, isn't just going to âpull a job,â they're going to pull the biggest job in the history of the final empireâ¦
âLord Rulerâ¦â That's what I have to say about âMistborn!â It was SO GOOD! The first installment to the Mistborn series is one not to be missed! Sanderson has such a good balance of good, evil, action, drama, politics, scheming, backstabbing, mysteryâ¦you name it, âMistbornâ has it all!
Though the language in âMistbornâ took some getting used to, it wasn't the usual boring âcourt battlesâ that a lot of fantasy is famous for. I understood all of the politics and actually wanted more, surprising even myself.
The only downside is, I fail to see how the second book in the series (âWell of Ascensionâ) could possibly live up to the greatness of âMistborn.â I'll definitely be there to give it a shot however.
In summary, âMistbornâ was a refreshing book in a world of sub-standard fantasy littering most of the genre nowadays. If you need a little excitement on your bookshelf pick up âMistbornâ !
Four and ¼ stars.
By
Brandon Sanderson
Vin, a skaa street urchin, struggles every day just to survive. These are dark days for the Final Empireâ¦if you're a skaa that is. Oppressed for years by the noblemen of the Final Empire, which is ruled over with an iron fist by the âLord Ruler,â the skaa work as slaves every day, sweeping the streets, working in the mills, mines, and fields.
There are a lucky few like Vin who have some talent. Talent earns them places with the many numerous skaa thieving crews, groups of men who make small-time raids on the noblemen of the
Empire. Dragged there by her abusive brother, Vin remained to pay off her and her brother's debt to the Crew Chief after he ran away and left her.
One day however, after a raid gone wrong, Vin meets up with Kelsier, a handsome, scheming Crew Chief who just happens to be an Allomancer. And not just any Allomancer, a Mistborn.
Allomancers use metals such as Iron, Tin, and Pewter to enhance their bodily powers. Most Allomancers can only use one metal, but a select few, Mistborn, can use all of the 10 metals. Once Vin finds out that she is in fact a Mistborn as well, Kelsier offers her a chance to become a member of his crew. This crew however, isn't just going to âpull a job,â they're going to pull the biggest job in the history of the final empireâ¦
âLord Rulerâ¦â That's what I have to say about âMistborn!â It was SO GOOD! The first installment to the Mistborn series is one not to be missed! Sanderson has such a good balance of good, evil, action, drama, politics, scheming, backstabbing, mysteryâ¦you name it, âMistbornâ has it all!
Though the language in âMistbornâ took some getting used to, it wasn't the usual boring âcourt battlesâ that a lot of fantasy is famous for. I understood all of the politics and actually wanted more, surprising even myself.
The only downside is, I fail to see how the second book in the series (âWell of Ascensionâ) could possibly live up to the greatness of âMistborn.â I'll definitely be there to give it a shot however.
In summary, âMistbornâ was a refreshing book in a world of sub-standard fantasy littering most of the genre nowadays. If you need a little excitement on your bookshelf pick up âMistbornâ !
Four and ¼ stars.
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