Questions About Elantris (Elantris, #1)

by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author)

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does it come close to the mistborn trilogy?

Avaminn F'nett I actually liked it more, strangely. Yes, it is just as good.

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Is this a stand-alone novel, or will there be additional books to this making it a series?

Ryan According to the "official" cosmere mappers out there the read order for this planet is Elantris >> The Hope of Elantris >> The Emperor's Soul. And th…moreAccording to the "official" cosmere mappers out there the read order for this planet is Elantris >> The Hope of Elantris >> The Emperor's Soul. And these all come just after the White Sands graphic novel saga which has yet to be finished. These two planets would then be preceeded by the Dragonsteel books which I don't believe have even been started (or teased anyway) by Sanderson. Can't wait though!(less)

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I loved it very much, especially Raoden's part. I skimmed through Sarene's and Hrathen's chapters at times, to be honest, but Raoden's chapters, I slowed down and savored them. I never wanted them to end. I'm having a post-elantris stress at the moment and all I want to read is Elantris-2. Since it's not going to appear anytime soon, can anyone recommend me a book that could give similar reading experience?

Jared Elantris is a very unique take on Epic Fantasy. I loved it too, and yes I found myself looking forward to the Raoden chapters as well, at least in the…moreElantris is a very unique take on Epic Fantasy. I loved it too, and yes I found myself looking forward to the Raoden chapters as well, at least in the first 2/3 of the novel. Final 1/3 was awesome from all 3 perspectives, especially when they started to converge. I am reading "The Way of Kings #1" now. Good read, slow start, a lot of character and world building. If you haven't read Mistborn 1-3 yet do that immediately. It has that common Sanderson theme of a broken world that was once great and its journey to once again find that greatness. Some of the best stuff I've read in a long time. But its all worth checking out if you like Sanderson.(less)

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would you recommend this for a 12 year old? very advanced reader.

Lisa Dugan yes, without reservation

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Can this be read as my first entry into the Cosmere? I was told to start with Warbreaker, and that Elantris wasn't the best entry to begin with because "Sanderson's writing wasn't at its best yet." True?

Jared It can be your introduction in to the Cosmere. My advice would be that if you don't like it consider trying one of his other stories because this is o…moreIt can be your introduction in to the Cosmere. My advice would be that if you don't like it consider trying one of his other stories because this is one of his weaker entries in my opinion. It is true that the author's writing isn't his best in this novel but that doesn't mean it is bad, it just means he got a lot better.(less)

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