Mistborn Trilogy [NOOK Book]

Interesting method for powers

Of all the books I have read, I definitely think that Sanderson invented quite a useful way to deal with powers and create good restrictions. I love his style if writing and because if this, Sanderson is one if two authors I will readily recommend to most anyone. The other being Jim Butcher , but another style all together!

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

brilliant!!!

Truly one of the best fantasy trilogies ever!! loved every page!!!

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Terrible portrayal of women

Well, I say 'women', but I should say 'woman', since there's only one significant female character. Vin is portrayed as being uncertain and working on instinct more than logic. This is acceptable, but slightly suspect. The core party has about eight people, and only one is female. The surrounding society doesn't seem to have any major explicit sexism to explain this disparity. The series *almost* fails the Bechdel test -- there are very rarely even two women talking together, and I made it through two whole books before seeing a conversation between two women that didn't revolve around their relationships with men. At one point, Vin proposes that the group do something about the great oncoming disaster instead of riding around beating people up. The men around her ignore her suggestion while brushing her off for a while. Then one finally gives in and agrees with her. His reason? To be a good husband. Gah! Other than that, the series is rather good. There's rather a lot of gratuitous badassery, and some unmotivated major powerups. Epic scales without seeming needlessly epic. There's some science mismatch in the chapter intro notes, though. A medieval society with knowledge of microbes? Yeah, right. I can ignore most of the issues besides the treatment of Vin.

2 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Truly engaging

Iamgine a whole new world with a different type of "magic."
Sanderson created this impossibility yet makes it subject to understandable laws, actions and foibles. The "elements" of the book contain the secrets of the magic, yet there is character development, love stories and a history to be enjoyed and savoured.

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Bit of a cross between The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Narnia and maybe Star Wars?

WOW! I'm impressed. I'm generally a fast reader but there is so much detail and information you can't just breeze through it. I wouldn't recommend this book for a young age; maybe early teens? The fight scenes are awesome and intense but graphic.
It is hard to give another series as a comparison. There is this great Power/Ruler that exists and that made me think of Lord of the Rings. The setting reminded me of Harry Potter's; cobblestone streets, old cities: some with walls around them, no guns and a type of "magic" is used that we have ever seen. Nothing hocus pocus here, it is all about the use of metals. I threw Narnia in because this series gives characters something to believe in, though it isn't really religious. I think what reminded me of Star Wars is the fact that the battles are epic and intense; no light sabers, swords are used. That and there are a couple groups of "people" this writer created that made me think they would fit in at the Star Wars bar. But they aren't so out there that it is silly.
If you like fantasy books then you will love this! If you're not a fan of one of the series I compared this to, still give it a try. It is very original and action packed.

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Great imaginative story

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Great books!

Loved these - real pageturners w/good character development and lots of fun surprises...

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the best modern fantasy has to offer

nuff said

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Fantastic Story

I Read Elantris and found it very enjoyable so I decided to take a chance on the Mistborn series and was not disappointed. Mr.Sanderson has a way of weaving stories that draw you into his world. His character development is also to be admired. I would highly recommend this or any other book by this author and look forward to ready any future stories he may write.

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Exceptional

Exceptional

Great Series

One othe better fantasy series i've read in a while.

A gripping read!

Mr Sanderson has created a wonderful world that has a limited magic based on some wonderful fundamental rules. He then takes these rules and pushes them to the limit in a struggle not only for a kingdom, but for a world struggling to find freedom.

It was hard to put this trilogy down.

Broken

This book broke me with its brillance and tragedy and beauty.

Great series

One of my favorite writters

Engrossing; hard to put down

This was my second read of the Trilogy. I enjoyed it more than the first time because I took more time to place events, times, relationships, and characters in their settings. I tend to read in gulps the first time if the story is fast paced and the characters believable. The second reading is more discerning. This Trilogy is even better the second time around.

Great series!!

Very interesting... though i'm not sure how the lord of the rings theme fits...

The Mistborn Trilogy

Loved it!!!!! Wish there would be a continuation.

great

A little repeatative at times but good

Great From Start to Finish

Brandon Sanderson knows how to write a very interesting story with layers of story unfolding across each page! If you want a well written story this is the one for you!

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