Reviews

The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson

georgia_brown's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

theandroidsentbycyberlife's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jensaurus_rex's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense

4.0

pernillesoe96's review against another edition

4.0

4,5

megbeck's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

justinbaumann71's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

3.75

While "The Hero of Ages" marks the culmination of the Mistborn series, it falls a bit short for me compared to its predecessors. Don't get me wrong; it's not a bad book by any means. However, Brandon Sanderson's penchant for verbosity sometimes weighs down the narrative, especially considering that by this point, the world and conflicts are already well-established.

One recurring issue throughout the series is the tendency to meander in the initial portions, and while it's understandable in the first book to set the stage, here it feels unnecessary. The groundwork has been laid, yet the story still takes its time to unfold, delving into subplots and characters that ultimately don't significantly impact the overarching conclusion.

Vin remains a standout character, along with the intriguing Chondra, whose storyline consistently captivates. Chapters without a specific point of view were often the most engaging for me. Unfortunately, Elend's role feels diminished in this installment, especially considering his importance in the second book. His arc in the conclusion lacks the resonance I hoped for, reminiscent of the ending of another series.

Overall, while the Mistborn series isn't without its merits, "The Hero of Ages" leaves me somewhat indifferent about further investment in the broader world. I'm undecided about continuing with the "Lost Metal" series; perhaps a break will provide clarity.

emarconi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

mels_reading_rook's review against another edition

5.0

That ending gets me every time.

sledge_hm's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

kproctor2's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0