I heard that there's this new author in town doing this shindig with the new WoT books. And I figure I ought to maybe check him out in his own element before I check him out in Jordan's.
Checking out of up-and-coming authors aside, I'm torn between Elantris and Mistborn as my first reading of Sanderson. Suggestions?
Checking out of up-and-coming authors aside, I'm torn between Elantris and Mistborn as my first reading of Sanderson. Suggestions?
I enjoyed all of Sanderson's works... though, I will admit that he frequently has minor editing issues that bug me. (In both print and online versions)
Warbreaker and Elantris both deal with more political intrigue and have a mystery that must be solved, whereas Mistborn is more about fighting the Big Bad Boss. All three deal with the concepts of religion, faith, and belief... and they all have interesting things to say.
Honestly, if you just want an introduction to his writing style, I would say Warbreaker or Elantris, as they are stand alone novels and definitely convey his style, but if you want to get into him, read them all.
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You will make all kinds of mistakes; but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce you cannot hurt the world or even seriously distress her.- Churchill
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You will make all kinds of mistakes; but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce you cannot hurt the world or even seriously distress her.- Churchill
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So, about this Brad Sandysun guy.
- 18/12/2009 10:34:10 PM
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Mistborn. Absolutely.
- 18/12/2009 11:47:10 PM
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Honestly? Neither. *NM*
- 19/12/2009 02:06:16 AM
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Another book, or is he bad? Your reply is not very helpful. *NM*
- 19/12/2009 02:46:50 AM
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I would call him average.
- 19/12/2009 03:30:24 AM
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Rather strongly disagree with this.
- 21/12/2009 04:41:01 PM
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I haven't read the rest of Mistborn so he may have improved there.
- 13/01/2010 01:08:46 AM
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Personally...
- 19/12/2009 10:13:29 AM
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Mistborn is a better story, but do you want to read a series or a stand-alone? *NM*
- 19/12/2009 05:45:37 PM
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If that mattered a lot to me, don't you think I'd already have chosen? 
- 19/12/2009 06:24:25 PM
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- 19/12/2009 06:24:25 PM
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*NM*
"Neither" is the best recommendation so far, but I enjoyed Elantris more.
- 20/12/2009 05:26:15 AM
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Mistborn. I'm honestly surprised at everyone that seems to not like his stuff. *NM*
- 20/12/2009 06:35:46 AM
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Mistborn or Warbreaker. Elantris was neat, but I like those two better. All three
- 21/12/2009 04:10:14 PM
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Warbreaker is better as a standalone. Mistborn if you want a series.
- 21/12/2009 10:48:46 PM
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