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The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3)
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The Hero of Ages is undeniably a satisfying ending to the Mistborn series which answered all my questions and more. I was left with a bitter sweet feeling after I swiped to the last page but satisfied that it could not have ended any other way. I loved the first volume, the 2nd was a decent transition to this big boy which almost was as excellent as the first.
I expected most of the plot twists so I wasn’t mind blown like other readers but, in the same time, I was awed by Sanderson’s imagination and his word building capabilities. He really is a master in this respect.
I also enjoyed the way the characters grew and the development of Spook, who was almost inexistent in the other two books. Tensoon and Sazed remained my favorite heroes and I am delighted with the way their storyline developed. The development of the main two characters, Vin and Elend, seemed less important that some of the secondary characters which I am not sure it was the intended result. I do not want to spoil anything so I’m not going to go into details.
Why only 4 stars? Please do not be mad at me but I have to admit that Sanderson’s writing is not that amazing. It is definitely not bad but I’ve read better written fantasy. Also, the dialogues were a bit flat and I love powerful words exchanges. Even the thought battle between Ruin and Vin seemed lifeless. Lastly, I wouldn’t have minded a bit of humor in the mix although I understand why Sanderson might have thought that it wouldn’t go well with the depressing atmosphere. I missed Kelsier’s wit, though.
"How did men believe in something that preached love on one hand, yet taught destruction of unbelievers on the other? How did one rationalize belief with no proof? How could they honestly expect him to have faith in something that taught of miracles and wonders in the far past, but carefully gave excuses for why such things didn’t occur in the present day?"
One of the most interesting themes for me was Sazed's search for the true religion and for the meaning of faith. he does try to answer some of the questions and doubts many of us have regarding a supreme being. Food for thought.
It is a series worth reading, I loved most of it and I will definitely read more Sanderson in the near future.
I expected most of the plot twists so I wasn’t mind blown like other readers but, in the same time, I was awed by Sanderson’s imagination and his word building capabilities. He really is a master in this respect.
I also enjoyed the way the characters grew and the development of Spook, who was almost inexistent in the other two books. Tensoon and Sazed remained my favorite heroes and I am delighted with the way their storyline developed. The development of the main two characters, Vin and Elend, seemed less important that some of the secondary characters which I am not sure it was the intended result. I do not want to spoil anything so I’m not going to go into details.
Why only 4 stars? Please do not be mad at me but I have to admit that Sanderson’s writing is not that amazing. It is definitely not bad but I’ve read better written fantasy. Also, the dialogues were a bit flat and I love powerful words exchanges. Even the thought battle between Ruin and Vin seemed lifeless. Lastly, I wouldn’t have minded a bit of humor in the mix although I understand why Sanderson might have thought that it wouldn’t go well with the depressing atmosphere. I missed Kelsier’s wit, though.
"How did men believe in something that preached love on one hand, yet taught destruction of unbelievers on the other? How did one rationalize belief with no proof? How could they honestly expect him to have faith in something that taught of miracles and wonders in the far past, but carefully gave excuses for why such things didn’t occur in the present day?"
One of the most interesting themes for me was Sazed's search for the true religion and for the meaning of faith. he does try to answer some of the questions and doubts many of us have regarding a supreme being. Food for thought.
It is a series worth reading, I loved most of it and I will definitely read more Sanderson in the near future.
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September 20, 2017
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September 20, 2017
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September 21, 2017
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October 1, 2017
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October 14, 2017
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60.0%
October 18, 2017
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67.0%
October 20, 2017
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85.0%
October 23, 2017
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Finished Reading
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Sep 21, 2017 03:20PM
The end to this one. The end.... hold on to the book for dear life because this one is going to take you for a ride! It was an amazing conclusion.
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Rebecca wrote: "The end to this one. The end.... hold on to the book for dear life because this one is going to take you for a ride! It was an amazing conclusion." I can't wait. It already seems amazing.
Kevin wrote: "Great review, Adina." Thanks, Kevin
I'm not going to read this until I'm done. Glad you liked the book and did a buddy read with me! :D
Awesome review Adina!
I loved Sazed and Tensoon as well. They were my undeniable favorites.
Crumb wrote: "Great review, Adina." Thank you, Crumb
Ginger wrote: "I'm not going to read this until I'm done. Glad you liked the book and did a buddy read with me! :D" i am happy that i did my first buddy read with you and i hope it will not be the last. Now, go read.
Rebecca wrote: "I loved Sazed and Tensoon as well. They were my undeniable favorites." They are great.
Cheri wrote: "Terrific review, Adina!"Thanks, Cheri
Can you been my friend please Rebecca
Adina wrote: "Ginger wrote: "I'm not going to read this until I'm done. Glad you liked the book and did a buddy read with me! :D" i am happy that i did my first buddy read with you and i hope it will not be the ..."Me too and yes ma'am! ;) hahaha
Deanna wrote: "Great review!!!" Thanks Deanna
I don't think I'll get to the third book this year. Probably will read in 2018, I liked the 2nd book but wasn't thrilled by it so...
Mackey wrote: "Terrific review!" Thanks Mackey
Maryam wrote: "I don't think I'll get to the third book this year. Probably will read in 2018, I liked the 2nd book but wasn't thrilled by it so..." I probably should have done the same thing and leave more space between the 2 volumes. I wasn't thrilled by the 2nd one either. The 3rd was better but I wasn't mind blown. Still, I loved it.
I finally got to read this now. Great review! I understand everything you're bringing up. I loved TenSoon and Sazed as well. I really liked that Sanderson gave Spook more of a bigger role in this book. I enjoyed that whole side story.
Ginger wrote: "I finally got to read this now. Great review! I understand everything you're bringing up. I loved TenSoon and Sazed as well. I really liked that Sanderson gave Spook more of a bigger role in this b..." Thanks. Are you planning to read the next ones?
Adina wrote: "Ginger wrote: "I finally got to read this now. Great review! I understand everything you're bringing up. I loved TenSoon and Sazed as well. I really liked that Sanderson gave Spook more of a bigger..."Not until next year. I've got to many BRs in the next two months along with real life book club books to read. You?
Ginger wrote: "Adina wrote: "Ginger wrote: "I finally got to read this now. Great review! I understand everything you're bringing up. I loved TenSoon and Sazed as well. I really liked that Sanderson gave Spook mo..." Maybe next year as well. I am fighting with a reading slump right now :(
Adina wrote: "Maybe next year as well. I am fighting with a reading slump right now :( "Oh no!! That's the worse and hope the slump goes away soon.
Ginger wrote: "Adina wrote: "Maybe next year as well. I am fighting with a reading slump right now :( "Oh no!! That's the worse and hope the slump goes away soon." i hope so too :((
Great and honest review Adina! I can see why you gave it four stars! I agree there're times in the book when there's a lot of talk of religion and some themes can drag on too long ...But what really works for me is Sanderson's brilliant world building/magic system and the action scenes are the best I've ever read in any fantasy novel 😃
ChopinFC wrote: "Great and honest review Adina! I can see why you gave it four stars! I agree there're times in the book when there's a lot of talk of religion and some themes can drag on too long ...But what reall..." Yes, his world building is brilliant. I haven;t read that much Fantasy so I cannot make absolute statements like you. Looking forward to read more in this genre.
