Misery, gonna buy books (a series hopefully) this weekend... i hope
Misery, gonna buy books (a series hopefully) this weekend... i hope
I've been on a bit of a non - fiction binge lately. Currently reading "failed states" by Noam Chomsky. An exploration into the hypocrisy of American foreign policy and the integrity of the institution of democracy as a whole
I've recently finished reading Warbreaker, and The Rithmatist, both by Brandon Sanderson.
Warbreaker is another fantasy epic with an interesting living deity concept, along with an intriguing color and breath based magic system. A story of war about to break out between two nations, and a peace treaty that hinges on a betrothal between a God king (exactly that, the king of Gods) and the weaker nation's eldest princess.
Anyway, this one the few surprising Sanderson books where the magic system plays second fiddle to the politics and relationships, the espionage, and the character studies, and I quite enjoyed that shift. The action, when in play, is still well paced, and the kind of action you'd expect when Sanderson uses one of magic systems as a vehicle for his action sequences.
The Rithmatist?
Here's my short goodreads review:
Never have I ever been thrilled, terrified, and immersed in the concept of drawn imagery coming to life. Sanderson has achieved this feat with The Rithmatist, once again proving how versatile he is as a writer, and just how ambitious and meticulous he is when he develops a new magic system (can I call Rithmatics a magic system? I'm calling it a magic system).
The pacing is topnotch, while the protagonist and a lot of the main characters are compelling, and almost all of them make a pretty good case for why you should get to know them even better. The magic system is well thought out and rather ambitious, it presents some mystery in the form of it's origins (which are explored throughout the book), it slightly presents an air of terror in the ways it can be utilized, and I must say terror isn't something I normally associate with Sanderson's previous magic systems, it also carries the wonder and awe which is to be expected of his magic systems.
The plot's use of Rithmatics and the protagonist, is probably why there's an air of terror with this particular magic system, because it takes a bold author to create an amazing magic system, but not give the protagonist conventional access to it. Yet, Sanderson, the master weaver that he is, makes it work, especially when you see it play out in Sanderson's signature action sequences.
All in all, this is great book with a greatly paced plot that offers mystery, compelling characters, a satisfying resolution, and a wondrous and equally terrifying magic system.
Stephen King - Four past midnight
Last edited by Donisia; 17-03-2015 at 01:45 PM.
Ok, I'm not currently READING it (busy with Salem's Lot, pretty good so far considering I had ZERO idea what story was about beforehand), but I thought I'd post I bought Raising Steam tonight, and its with a heavy heart that I can say I now own the complete collection of Discworld novels...(if you don't include Eric(*), the maps/cookbooks and children's books :P)
I've just finished reading The Wise Man's Fear, after quickly ordering it once I had finished The Name of the Wind. Both by Patrick Rothfuss. Man I got sucked into the books big time. Many a day I would find it hard to return to reality after reading chapter after chapter after chapter. Absolutely loved it!
Thanks [MENTION=8104]Saint_Dee[/MENTION] for recommending the series in this thread, I'm grateful that you introduced me to Mr. Rothfuss. That's now the 2nd time I've benefitted from one of your recommendations (Sword Art Online was the first). I think I may again bow to your infinite wisdom and pick up Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy - if you enjoyed it so much I am sure I will too![]()