'The Well of Ascension' in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson continues the story of Vin and Elend as they face the aftermath of overthrowing the Final Empire. Set in a world filled with political turmoil, approaching armies, and the return of the deepness, the characters navigate through court politics, evolving roles, and ancient prophecies. The magic system, character development, and intricate plot twists keep the readers engaged as they follow the journey of the protagonists in a dark and complex world.
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Content warnings include violence, themes of betrayal, emotional distress, and darker elements related to the characters' struggles and conflicts.
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The Well of Ascension contains a medium level of romance, portrayed mainly through the relationship between Vin and Elend, including romantic tensions and conflicts.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler - the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years - has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies - one of them composed of ferocious giants - now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal.
As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.
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Characters: 6
Atmosphere: 10
Writing: 7
Plot: 6
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 7
Enjoyment: 6
Avg: 6.85 = 3 Stars
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As usual, Sanderson builds these complex worlds with deep and rich characters and a huge setting. As wonderful as all of this is, I feel like Sanderson writes those 5 course meal stories, which are good once in a while, but not back to back. Too much big courses too often is not healthy for your body or your mind. I just think that there is too much going in this novel, and time is precious, and I should not have 2 weeks of it occupied on one novel.
I'd give this 3.5 stars, but, again, GR doesn't allow half star ratings.
The book's pacing is uneven. There are times when I sped along and then there were times when I considered putting the book down and abandoning it. I like Sanderson's writing style, which is why I kept with it, and it did eventually pick up, especially around 150 pages before the end.
Might be a couple books before I read the sequel, though. I think I need something a wee bit shorter in between.
Either this has middle-of-a-trilogy-itis, or this series works better in audio (how I did volume 1) than on paper (this volume).
Alendi must not reach the Well of Ascension…
Alendi must not reach the Well of Ascension, for he must not be allowed to release the thing that is imprisoned there.
Unlike the first book (for which I wavered between two and four stars), this book is a solid three stars. Sanderson relies less on heavy-handed exposition, but I still think he could let the characters speak for themselves a bit more, and perhaps with less obvious "I'm pointing out the symbolism of this plot twist" moments.
Although I feel very little chemistry between Vin and Elend, their relationship was anything but stagnant in this book. The stakes are high, characters are dying off, and there are enough little mysteries tucked into the larger plot to keep me intrigued. And I have to say, I did not see the ending coming. Sanderson set up a major plot in the first book that turns out to be the tip of the iceberg; it's a bold move, and one that could have alienated readers if he did it wrong.
4 stars
Story starts shortly after the end of book one. The Lord Ruler is dead. Eland is the new king who has written down a set of laws for the benefit of his kingdom. People are confused as they dont know where they stand and how their new existence will matter! Also, a new religion is bubbling up that worships Kelsier ‘The Survivor’ and his heir, Vin. And what not, several armies are attacking upon the capital to seize the fabled "Atium" reserves of the Lord Ruler.
Now it's in Vin and co.'s hands to do what Kelsier had started and had a vision about. It's chaos and a battle of power. But here Mistborn and their super powers are not the sole focus of the story. There are other factors including politics which will get a readers attention.
Written wonderfully with a lot of attention to characters (diverse) and many storylines stemming ahead making way for the third book. After reading this book, I came to realize why not a 5 stars from me !! This world does not have a cozy spot. I would not like to live in a world like this and the description of noblemen's houses and balls did not appeal to me.
Anyways, it was a nice interesting read with good plot and twists. Looking forward to read the next in line.
Happy Reading!!
Lo siento pero odié este libro.
Fue el libro en el que me di cuenta de "la formula Sanderson". Es asi:
- Empieza con una escena de acccion. Esta escena puedes escribirla al final, porque realmente no tiene nada que ver con la trama. Pero engancha al lector al principio.
- Durante las primeras 100 paginas recuerda todo lo ocurrido en el libro anterior a traves de los pensamientos de los protagonistas o descripciones.
- La trama tiene que avanzar de forma uniforme, cada capitulo mueve un poquito hasta acabar el 80% de la trama.
- En las ultimas 50 paginas comprime el ultimo 20% de la trama para acaba el libro con intensidad.
Y esta es la formula exacta de cada uno de los 3 libros de Mistborn y sospecho de otros libros de este autor.
En este libro en particular la trama se centra en un nuevo personaje
Zane, que no es mas que una perdida de tiempo, podrias eliminarlo y tampoco pasa nada. Lo unico que aprende de el podria aprenderlo con 300 paginas menos
. Que no añade demasiado al mundo y son muuuchas paginas.
Tambien muuuuchas paginas se dedican a repasar todo lo que paso en el libro anterior. Creo que la mejor forma de leer este libro es saltarse las 100 primeras paginas. Realmente no pasa nada y es mas una repeticion del anterior que otra cosa.
I wasn't sure that this book would live up to my expectations set by the previous book, but it absolutely did!
Vin is an incredible character, as are all of the characters in this book. Each one has their unique personality and skills that complement and push each other to new heights.
The ending definitely wasn't what I was expecting, and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. In all honesty, I almost gave this book three stars out of shock and anger 😅
Can't wait to see how everything will play out in the next book!
Slow start, but what an ending!
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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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