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75 reviews
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Greek Fire, Poison Arrows, and Scorpion Bombs: Biological & Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World by Adrienne Mayor
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
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
4.5
Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization by Paul Kriwaczek
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.5
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Hope of Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
People say this is his worst book, and maybe it is, I’ve only read this and Mistborn so I can’t say, but this was great for me. Not perfect as there was some rushed elements and unpolished stuff, but I was hooked and man the Sanderson Avalanche is no joke.
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome by Emma Southon
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.0
How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer
informative
medium-paced
3.0