Mistborn: The Final Empire Hardback - 2006
by Brandon Sanderson
From the author of the acclaimed "Elantris" comes the first novel in his Mistborn trilogy--a story which dares to turn a genre on its head by asking a simple question: What if the hero of prophecy fails? Reissue.
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Readers overwhelmingly praised Mistborn: The Final Empire for its inventive, rule-driven magic system and confident world-building. Many singled out the kinetic, clearly explained combat and the heist?meets?revolution plot, noting a slow, expository opening that gives way to a surge of twists and a satisfying, self-contained ending. Vin’s growth and the crew’s found?family dynamic resonated, with Kelsier, Sazed, Breeze, and Ham frequent favorites. Critiques focused on occasional flat or underused side characters, a romance that feels rushed, and functional prose that can repeat word choices or read a bit YA. Some found the fight mechanics over-described, while others loved their clarity; a few were uneasy with depictions of abuse. The audiobook narration drew praise, and many called this an accessible entry point to Sanderson and the Cosmere.
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inventive magicimmersive world-buildingslow startstrong finalesatisfying twistsaccessible prosevivid actionuneven characterizationweak romanceaudiobook-friendlyRead this book after several people suggested it and I'm glad I did. It's great as a stand alone or as the first book in the trilogy. The "magic system" is one of the more unique systems I've read so far. The political struggle was amazing. Each and every character was well written and developed. Absolutely the best book in the series.
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- Title Mistborn: The Final Empire
- Author Brandon Sanderson
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 544
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tor Books, New York
- Publication date 2006-07-25
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780765311788 / 076531178X
- Weight 1.65 lbs (0.75 kg)
- Dimensions 9.4 x 6.6 x 1.7 in (23.88 x 16.76 x 4.32 cm)
- Category Fiction - Fantasy
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Courts and courtiers
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2005034496
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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- Booklist, 07/01/2006, Page 43
- Publishers Weekly, 05/15/2006, Page 53
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