While I've always read a variety of books, it has been a while since I indulged in SciFi/Fantasy. Seemed like all the fantasy books involved dragons, wizards, elves, animals, and strange worlds, and that just did not appeal to me. But, my son, who inherited my love of reading, thrived on such things. Like a good son, he suggested, repeatedly, that I read one of his favorites. I, giving in finally, in turn made him promise to read In Conquest Born, just to show him that I still could recognize good books and SciFi and that I was familiar with something other than historical romance. He promised he would...and I finally read Mistborn.
Wow!
There's plenty of reviews and descriptions here, so I'll just stick with a short explanations of why I thoroughly enjoyed the trilogy, why I ordered my own hard copies, and why I will be reading it again and again....and why you will be, too.
*It is not magic. Or, it isn't like the traditional magic most people think of. The whole system of powers based on metals is brilliant,detailed, and it makes sense. And, there's three of them! No foolish wand waving here.
*The characters are engaging, understandable, real, and well-developed. There's no brooding hero who saves the world, no mysterious savior. Instead, there's a group who, working together, accomplish what appears to be impossible. Each character is distinct and has their own voice. And, thankfully, no one is perfect. These characters have their flaws, doubts, and weak moments. But, they do their best and look beyond just themselves. Anyone, we find, can be a hero.
*The story is exciting and amazing. It's not as simple as good vs evil. Sometimes, life is not just black and white...and sometimes it is. Not only is the plot exciting, full of twists and surprises, but it will make you think and wonder.
*It doesn't read like fantasy. Obviously, it is fantasy, since you swallow a penny and your parents will worry and watch until said penny makes its way out. Nobody will say, "Burn that copper, kid!" The story is much more than simple fantasy. You get caught up in the people, the adventure, and the world they live in, and don't notice. This is plain, good story-telling.
*You can "see" it. By this I mean that the descriptions are rich and so well written, you can 'see' what is going on as you read it. I get lost in few books, but with this trilogy, I was THERE, choking on the ash, in awe of the noble keeps, sick and weary of the fight.
*There's romance! Ah, well, I must admit I am a sucker for romance, particularly that involving angst and difficult times. While there's not so much in the first book, be assured there is more to come.
*There's values. I am not interested in political science, however I found it fascinating how the author brought it into the story. Being a good leader, whether political or military, is not about following rules and laws or being mighty in strength. Yet, sometimes that is exactly what is most important. At one point in the trilogy, a leader must decide whether or not to follow the letter and spirit of the law, even though it would mean his loss of power. His decision was, for me, one of the most powerful moments in the story. Honor does have a place in leadership and politics.
Also, there's an ongoing discussion of religion. While philosophy of this sort might not appeal to some, it is an important part of the whole. However, those who do not find it interesting can just gloss over it without giving it any more thought.
*There's humor. I rarely enjoy anything, no matter how well written, if it does not involve humor of some sort. Sanderson manages to bring in quite a bit, despite the bleakness of the story.
*There's plenty of it. Each book is about 700 pages long. Even so, you'll want more. And, with so much detail in this well-plotted and thought out world, you can reread it again (and again) gaining more insight and discovering small things you missed the first time around. In this case, knowing how things work out makes rereading it enjoyable since you can look for clues and details.
*There's more! Well, sort of. There is a sequel,The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel, set several hundred years ahead. New characters, but there's at least a connection...and the promise of more to come.
And, why buy the boxed set? Four reasons:
1. Saves you $$. This is the cheapest way to get the set. Who doesn't like saving money?
2. After reading vol 1, Mistborn, you will want to read the others, and will certainly not want to wait for them to be delivered. Here ya go- all three, ready to read!
3. Hard copies can be loaned or passed on to others. I'm not knocking ebooks- I have a Kindle HD and love it.
4. The cover art is lovely. OK, so maybe this is not really a good reason. But, I like the printed covers, and I am the type that pays attention to them and how they relate to the story.
I highly recommend the Mistborn Trilogy, whether you buy the boxed set, Kindle editions, or buy each book individually. I'll be paying closer attention to my son's suggestions in the future, for sure. (And, he'd better read In Conquest Born!)
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This review is specifically regarding the edition of this trilogy.I originally ordered the other edition (box set white very pretty, publisher is very popular Gsomething)I am usually more concerned with the reading experience than what it looks like on my shelf. So I was really excited to receive my previous edition thinking it would look awesome and be a comfort to hold each lengthy volume. But it - like Les Miserable (aka The Brick) wouldn’t have been very comfortable reading especially when you know you’re in for the long haul. A 900 page book stuffed into 5”x8” book is too stuffy for me. The print was super dark too and looked like it would be smudged easily. I ended up returning those for this edition. I added pics of the isbns and you can see the size of the books compared to a Penguin Black Classic. As well as how they match the size of the 10th Anniversary edition of Elantris.This edition- really well made. Super Floppy, excellent paper, perfect sized font. This is going to allow me to focus on the story instead of getting fighting with the book trying to get comfortable. Tor makes excellent paperbacks. I always highly recommend them because the dimension of the books make for an awesome reading experience. I’m really excited to read this series, and if it’s this long, I’m now looking forward to it with the Tor edition.
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Ana Cristina DominiciReviewed in Brazil on May 27, 2023
Excelente série!
A série é muito boa, do início ao fim.Excelente série!Ana Cristina Dominici
Reviewed in Brazil on May 27, 2023
No primeiro livro foi um pouco difícil entender a mecânica dos poderes dos personagens, mas depois que entendi, foi sensacional.
A entrega foi rápida e todos os livros chegaram em boas condições.
Sobre estas edições, o anúncio com "Capa Comum" me enganou. Os livros são bonitos, as capas têm os títulos em relevo, mas o papel é jornal. A caixa é frágil, mas se tomar cuidado não vai estragar.
Brandon Sanderson é diversão garantida!
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