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Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)

Brandon Sanderson

Start date: June 12, 2015

Finish date: June 30, 2015

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Aug 24, 2019 Keyona rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This book was so freakin good. Vin isn't the most likeable main character. She's just...alright. We feel sorry for her past but that's about it. However, I respect her. She has been through so much in her life. She's an orphan, she's been abused, homeless, and left to fend for herself as a young lady. She's got trust issues understandably so. The day she meets Kelsier her life changes. Kelsier brings her into his crew of misfits. The banter between them and the way they care about each other war ...more

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Sep 03, 2019 Lorenzo rated it it was amazing

I hadn't read fantasy in a while. I really loved the world Brandon Sanderson created here. I thought the characters were memorable and the magic system was clever and easy to understand/follow. I really liked Vin as a main character and her journey through the book. The world building, while not terribly detailed outside Luthadel, gave me enough to want to read more in the series.

Sure, Sanderson's style in this novel is basic, but it makes for a very readable and entertaining experience. Looking ...more

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Aug 24, 2021 Tien marked it as lost-interest

Shelves: fantasy

DNF-ing at approximately halfway... I've read & loved other Sanderson's books and I know that the middle bits usually drags and the last 20% or so will be awesome BUT, nearing the end of 2nd month of lockdown with at least another month of same, I feel that I can NOT slog through this. I need something snappy so I'm leaving this for now & hopefully will try again in future when the world is not as topsy turvy. ...more

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Jan 30, 2023 Mandy Beyers rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: booksta-buddy-reads

Excellent - the world building is not overwhelming and the characters draw you into the story immediately. I cannot wait to continue in this world.

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Aug 18, 2015 Mindy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ultimate-2015-reading-challenge, fantasy

It's been a long time since I've been tempted to call off work and home up where no one can find me and just read one book, but this one took me there. So happy there are sequels because I'm not ready to leave this world behind! ...more

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