The final book is a big resolution to the whole trilogy, with many questions answered and confusions cleared up. It is a dark yet exciting book. DefinThe final book is a big resolution to the whole trilogy, with many questions answered and confusions cleared up. It is a dark yet exciting book. Definitely satisfying.
It is reassuring to see TenSoon again. I love him for being able to accept new ideas, challenge authority, ally with human Vin (stemmed from their previous intimate conversation), and his strong determination. Also, he is an incredibly smart and skilled kandra. So yeah, favourite character.
However, I do have a bit of an issue with Sazed's increasingly excessive thoughts of being not a man nor a woman just because he is a eunuch. Probably triggered more by him losing loved ones, so it is somewhat understandable. Just not a very good approach on gender and stuff like that. (If a eunuch identifies as a man, he deserves to use 'he/him' pronouns!)
There is a main virtue that the series preached, and that is 'trust'. It is especially touching how unconditionally Vin and Elend trusted each other. In a book where everyone, good or evil, seemed so conflicted, the ability and power to trust shed light to the story.
The world in which Allomancers and Feruchemists exist is both dangerous and exhilarating, and there has never been a thought of regret since I picked up the book and started reading....more
Lord Ruler, the one whom people in the Final Empire regarded as God, was dead, slain by Mistborn Vin. By overthrowing Lord Ruler, Kelsier's crew hopedLord Ruler, the one whom people in the Final Empire regarded as God, was dead, slain by Mistborn Vin. By overthrowing Lord Ruler, Kelsier's crew hoped to create a better world for skaas. However, troubled by the increasing problem of providing enough food, for the mists were coming out not only at night but also during daylight, they were also under siege of three armies. The crew struggled to figure out how to survive their enemies, build a stable empire, and understand legends. With an imposter of a kandra somewhere within them, the story became even more complicated.
After finishing the first book, Mistborn, I continued reading The Well of Ascension and was not at all disappointed.
The first book was full of adventures and excitement, with street urchin Vin learning more about both her powers as a Mistborn and trust of people after Kelsier rescued her. This one, however, was more intense in trickery. Trickeries and distrust of former friends, enemies, and unknown powers, it seemed like in the post-Lord Ruler era, the challenge of surviving was even greater. While relationships of all sorts were strained, including Vin and Elend's, the intuitive trust the members of Kelsier's crew still have for each other made them stand strong against the siege and uncertainties in the empire.
‘You must love him enough to trust his wishes, even if you disagree with them.’ (Sazed)
Relationships between characters were very engrossing, and I really enjoyed the fact that these are dealt with throughout the story, yet never overshadowed the fantasy elements. Also, the reader get to experience the making of a king as Terriswoman Tindwyl gave important lessons to Elend. Most of the characters were straightforward and blunt enough to feel real and interesting. The biggest flaw of the book, though, might be at the closing of the book, where I think the storyline sort of lost control. Still, it was generally a wonderful story and the plots were amazingly absorbing.
‘You have to feel confident that your actions are the best.’ (Tindwyl)
A bit of a difficult read for emotions, The Well of Ascension is quite dark, yet thrilling in its own way....more
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