'The Hero of Ages' by Brandon Sanderson is the thrilling conclusion to the Mistborn trilogy. The book follows Empress Vin and Emperor Elend as they strive to uncover the mysteries left behind by the Lord Ruler and save their world from impending catastrophe. The plot is fast-paced, with intricate world-building, fabulous character development, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged till the very end. Sanderson's writing style weaves together multiple plot threads, creating a captivating story that ties up loose ends in a satisfying and clever manner.
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Has Romance?
Romantic elements exist primarily between Vin and Elend, showcasing a relationship that develops throughout the series.
From The Publisher:
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.
Who is the Hero of Ages?
To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness-the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists-is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed.
Having escaped death at the climax of The Well of Ascension only by becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will allow him to save the world. Vin is consumed with guilt at having been tricked into releasing the mystic force known as Ruin from the Well. Ruin wants to end the world, and its near omniscience and ability to warp reality make stopping it seem impossible. She can't even discuss it with Elend lest Ruin learn their plans!
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incredible ending
Characters: 6
Atmosphere: 10
Writing: 7
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 7
Avg: 7 = 4 Stars
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One of my favourite ending chapters ever.
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I never wrote a review on this originally, because I was so disgusted. But every once and awhile it pops up in my feed because a friend read it or something, and I remember how much I hated it all over again. It is the last Sanderson book I ever read, and will likely remain the last Sanderson book I ever read, forever.
While stewing in my newly refreshed memory of anger at this book, I came across Hazel's review. She makes a lot of the same points I would, if I cared to write an essay of how much I hate this book. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3591726455
Lastly, I hate that so many readers who gripe about Mary Sue characters love this book, when Elend is probably the biggest Mary Sue ever created in the history of literature.]
[b:The Hero of Ages|2767793|The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3)|Brandon Sanderson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1312051231s/2767793.jpg|2793516] is to Fantasy what the noodle fan is to culinary science.
Three stars is usually a "just okay, nothing to rave about here" review for me. And while I feel that is justified for this book, at the same time I really recommend this series for fantasy lovers. Sanderson's prose does nothing for me. His writing is oddly technical at times. However, his plotting is so good that I liked the book in spite of myself. This series is a huge puzzle that barely takes shape in the first book, gets a little clearer in the second, and drags out the conclusion to the very last bit of the third. I was completely caught up in the twists and turns, not to mention the great fight scenes.
One bit of characterization really bothers me, though: Sazed's crisis of faith seemed a bit forced. He is one of the greatest scholars in the world, and he is looking for the one "true" religion that will prove to him that something is watching over us. But in order to do this, he has to conveniently forget the fact that faith means believing in something despite the lack of scientific evidence. Would someone with his knowledge and skills really overlook that kind of thing? Not that such a person can't have a religious crisis, but the way his was structured seemed hollow.
Típico de la formula Sanderson (explicada en mi comentario). Me disgusto que por fin salimos de la capital del imperio pero acabamos en ciudades de todas formas. Lo que le gustan las ciudades al hombre este. A veces me confundía y no sabia en qué ciudad estaba ya que son más o menos intercambiables.
Por otro lado la trama esta muy bien y tiene algunas imagenes increibles. Y sobre todo el final. Es uno de los mejores finales de trilogia que haya leido, increiblemente bien pensado.
I... I don't even know where to start with this book. This entire series has been an incredible journey. Brandon Sanderson, for the short while that I have been reading his books, has not let me down in any way. The incredible amount of work put into the world building is absolutely mind-boggling.
Even more so than most books, this series had a large host of characters. Each one felt unique and well-developed, and they were never placed in the story without purpose.
The plot of each book kept you excited and interested, but the way this book pulled together all of the things we learned and wondered about in the previous books was very well done. The ending was not at all what I expected, but I must admit that it made perfect sense. When I finally reached the end and closed the book, all I could do was sit in shock over everything I had read.
I'm definitely going to miss reading this series, but I am looking forward to reading more work by Brandon Sanderson. He is definitely one of my favorite authors at this point.
Unlike the first two books this one jumps right into the action. Lots of twists and surprises. A satisfying ending.
One of the best series I hae ever read.
What can you read after
The Hero of Ages?
About the Author:
Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. He is the author of such bestsellers as the Mistborn® trilogy and its sequels, The Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, and The Bands of Mourning; the Stormlight Archive novels The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance; and other novels, including The Rithmatist and Steelheart. In 2013, he won a Hugo Award for Best Novella for The Emperor's Soul, set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time® sequence.
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