Popular Post Eiro Posted May 13, 2015 Popular Post Posted May 13, 2015 First off, major spoilers **Continue at your own risk** Ok, Hrathen's funeral scene got me. That was probably the most worthy farewell/death scene ever. All he ever wanted to be was Arelon's savior, and he was, just not in the way he thought. I actually cried when Serene gave her speech. That was the best ending I believe for any of Brandon's series so far. Well, then again, the Hero of Ages was AMAZING, and Warbreaker was pretty awesome. Still, I think it was an amazing, tear jerking, and respectful end to a complex character. But seriously, was I the only one? Let me know below 38
natc Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I liked him. I'm the logic type too. Passion is not something I can describe well because I'm not sure I've felt it. He was doing what he thought would save the populace in his own way, and in the end found himself achieving that by abandoning all he stood for to, of all things a logically minded person could've done, help the losing team. I truly think he finally found something to be passionate about in his last moments, which is what saddened me about his passing. 6
Eiro Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 I liked him. I'm the logic type too. Passion is not something I can describe well because I'm not sure I've felt it. He was doing what he thought would save the populace in his own way, and in the end found himself achieving that by abandoning all he stood for to, of all things a logically minded person could've done, help the losing team. I truly think he finally found something to be passionate about in his last moments, which is what saddened me about his passing.
Guest Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I didn't cry, but after reading that scene I did feel the need to put the book down and have a respectful silence for a little while.
Surgebound Rainspren he/him Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Hrathen's last chapters are probably the most I've re-read a single section of a book. They are also the one section I bring up every time someone says that changing a characters allegiance is a bad way to complete their arc. 4
Comatose he/him Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I love the way his feelings for Sarene develop over the course of the book. It's so subtly done! Someone once said in a book jacket quote (about Mistborn I think) that Brandon has a great understanding of how love takes root in the human heart, and I definitely see that here. In fact, I think Hrathen's feelings for Sarene are one of the most believable examples of romance in the Cosmere for me. Definitely a great ending, with the perfect emotional punch. 7
Elsecaller3414 she/her Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I will admit that yes, I am a crier. I read the book twice, and I cried both times. Twice! so no, you are not alone. 2
Allomancy she/her Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 IT WAS SUCH A CLIFFHANGER. at least, that's what it felt like.
Shadowspren he/him Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Didn't cry, but it did hit me right in the feels
Beth Mistborn she/her Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 First off, major spoilers **Continue at your own risk** Ok, Hrathen's funeral scene got me. That was probably the most worthy farewell/death scene ever. All he ever wanted to be was Arelon's savior, and he was, just not in the way he thought. I actually cried when Serene gave her speech. That was the best ending I believe for any of Brandon's series so far. Well, then again, the Hero of Ages was AMAZING, and Warbreaker was pretty awesome. Still, I think it was an amazing, tear jerking, and respectful end to a complex character. But seriously, was I the only one? Let me know below Yes, I cried when Serene gave her speech at Hrathen's funeral as well - especially when she mentioned about him being Arelon's savior. You're definitely not the only one. 1
Crystin Radiant Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I cried too. And what got to me the most was how his arc came full circle. The first words we read when we're introduced to Hrathen is "None of Arelon's people greeted their savior when he arrived." And then at the end Serene talks about how he was their savior. That scene probably got to me more than the end of The Well of Ascension did. 2
soulcastJam he/him Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 While I liked Elantris, it was the one book by Brandon that I had a harder time with some of the dialogue and character emotions. I always attributed it to this being his first published work and not quite as mature writing as later works. I'm glad that other people didn't have that experience though. I should re-read it again (for probably the 5th time) trying to be more invested. 5
BreathBecomeYours Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Finished reading (well listening) to Elantris for the first time earlier today. I listen to audio books while at work instead of music. I have to say my eyes started to well up and had to make a effort to look like it was due to allergies, didn't want to make a scene in the office XD Granted they never welled like they did at the end of the Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks 4
Perrin Aybara he/him Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Yes, I cried. Like a baby. And then I cried like a little girl. My mom was a little disturbed when she heard me crying over a book (she's not an avid reader, so she wouldn't understand), and then said, "I think that Brandon Sanderson is a bad influence on you." If that's true, then he's the best bad influence ever. If I was Hrathen, I'd probably fall in love with Sarene too. 3
natc Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 While I liked Elantris, it was the one book by Brandon that I had a harder time with some of the dialogue and character emotions. I always attributed it to this being his first published work and not quite as mature writing as later works. I'm glad that other people didn't have that experience though. I should re-read it again (for probably the 5th time) trying to be more invested. Okay, who downvoted this? It's an honest opinion, and he isn't even bashing with it.
Seana she/her Posted July 31, 2015 Posted July 31, 2015 I cried! Hrathen is one of the character archetypes that I ALWAYS fall for. Unfortunately they also ALWAYS die (and I cry every time!). Oh well, the joys of being a crazy fangirl...
Landis963 he/him Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 No tears over here, but I definitely had a moment of respectfully glum silence for that brilliant man.
Aon tEhe Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 I laughed. Death is an amazing tool in books, and I can't help but smile at death. 1
Datan Nomlibash Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 I think that I teared up even if I didn't cry. Though looking back it wasn't as sad as the shadows of self ending.
happyman he/him Posted December 29, 2015 Posted December 29, 2015 I don't think I cried, but I did find that ending very poignant. I agree that Elantris is one of Brandon's weakest published books (and if you look more closely, you find out that Hrathen's ending was added later in the writing process; the original version was far more geeky and less personal), but that's not the same as saying I don't like it. Hrathen was easily the best character in it, and that he got a kind of redemption and resurrection really got to me.
Plaeggs he/him Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 The freaking real armour. Foreshadowed throughout the entire book, but that scene just turned Hrathen into a total badass. In my own humble opinion. I forget most of the last part, but that just stuck in my mind. 2
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