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Mistborn

by Sanderson, Brandon

Description

Though Sanderson's main criticism is a lack of character depth, it's hard to deny the satisfying coming of age stories in Mistborn. The novel describes a classic rags-to-riches story, Vin progressing from street scammer to metal ingesting magician. However, Vin's development and the scope of the story goes much further than that. Sanderson raises many important questions through the protagonist and lets her grow as she comes to her own conclusions. There's an exploration of class, religion, moral ambiguity, and, most importantly, trust. Rather just presenting a story of powerless to powerful, the author explores how one so exploited can come to form meaningful relationships. While some would be content to leave it there, this tale contains similar progression in other characters. The latter books focus on the growth of Elend from an intellectual to a leader, while a minor character plot explores the quest to find meaning among powerful friends. These plot arches combine with an incredible magic system, detailed worldbuilding, and intense action sequences to create an easy and entertaining read. Read if you like: Interesting magic systems, religion in fantasy, rags to riches.

About the Author

Sanderson, Brandon

Brandon Sanderson is an American author of epic fantasy and science fiction, known for his extensive world-building, intricate magic systems, and fast-paced action. He has written numerous bestselling series, including the Mistborn series, the Stormlight Archive series, and the Reckoners series.Sanderson's writing is known for its meticulous attention to detail, complex plotting, and engaging characters. He is also known for his ability to write at a prolific pace while maintaining a high level of quality in his work, often releasing multiple novels in a single year.In addition to his work as a novelist, Sanderson is also a creative writing professor at Brigham Young University, and has taught writing workshops around the world. He is also an active participant in the online writing community, and has been known to engage with his fans and offer advice to aspiring writers.Overall, Brandon Sanderson is a highly respected and influential author in the world of epic fantasy and science fiction, and his works continue to captivate and inspire readers around the world.

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Books in Mistborn Series

(12 books)

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