Alayala_Radiant Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I read for ten hours straight yesterday in order to conclude Mistborn: The Final Empire and let me tell you I was hooked. In the very beginning, I was a bit confused. Now that I finished the book, I can't remember why I was confused, but suffice it to say that I was. Then about page 50 the book took off and I really got into it. Anywho, I have to get it out of my head and onto paper as to why I thought this book was AMAZING. The following is a list of highlights from the book that I noted: **may contain spoilers** Inquisitors: The second man was tall with a strong build. As he turned, Kelsier was able to see that a thick metal spike has been pounded tip-first through each eye socket, the nail-like spikes were long enough that their sharp points jutted out about an inch from the back of the man's clean-shaven skull. The flat spike ends shone like two silvery disks, sticking out of the sockets in the front, where the eyes should have been. These guys are absolutely terrifying! I literally cringed when reading their description and anytime they came into play. I'm curious to learn (if ever) how exactly the Inquisitors are made. Creepy. The Lord Ruler: The lesser of two evils? I really loved the originality behind the The Ruler vs. Hero that played out through the diary excerpts. I was completely stunned when I learned that The Lord Ruler was Rashek (the ultimate Terrisman hater) and had killed the hero (did we even have a name for him?) Man, evil wins sometimes and then the world is plunged into centuries of tyrannical rule (sort of like American Slavery *burn*). What I also found intriguing about the Lord Ruler is that Sanderson hints at him being the lesser of two evils throughout the book. I mean, the guy obviously did some good, he defeated the deepness. Or more likely was keeping it in check. And I quote "You don't know what I do for mankind. I was your god, even if you couldn't see it. By killing me, you have doomed yourselves." Something huge is coming for this world in the following books I am sure. However, I must note that as a skaa if I had to keep living under the Lord Ruler in skaa-like conditions, I think I might rather have the world destroyed. Kelsier: A Self-Made God Another twist in the plot that completely duped me. I was sure that Kelsier was going to turn out to be an egotistical maniac like the Lord Ruler that justified future unjust sadistic behavior. I mean that stunt he pulled pitting the soldiers against one another in the cave hide-out and his self-involved, self-important attitude. His spreading of god-like mythos about himself and visiting the skaa like Jesus Christesque fashion! I was sure we had another tyrant on our hands that knew what was best for the people. Man was I wrong! I loved Kelsier throughout the book. A man that can smile through so much hardship and kick butt. *Swoon*. Hence, my heart broke when he made the ultimate sacrifice. All of his actions made sense. He didn't want to be a god, but he knew that is exactly what the skaa needed to rebel and I loved him for it. Sazed: Refreshing take on Religion A too common theme in books in general is the corruption/evil of religion. I liked how Sanderson presented the good that religion can do through Sazed. Sazed states that he believes in all of the religions that he has collected. When Vin points out that they contradict each other, he replies "Oh, often and frequently they do. But, I respect the truths behind them all--and I believe in the each one to be remembered." We can also see this belief in the importance in the truth behind each religion played out in Kelsier's ultimate plan/sacrifice. I loved Vin and her relationship with Elend, but I feel that neither she or this relationship was fleshed out enough for it to be a highlight of the book. I'm hoping it will be in the following novels. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogle Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Your thoughts were very interesting! You should enjoy the next two novels. Be very very careful of looking at anything on these forums. Even thread titles are going to contain spoilers, of which there are many huge ones awaiting you. All spoilers for Mistborn are allowed in this forum section, and people aren't very good at following spoiler policy for other books as well. I'd almost just recommend running away and reading all of Sanderson's novels before you brave these forums. Also, since you made it to these forums, keep an eye out for a character named Hoid in the next books. You've already seen him: Kelsier was talking to him and pretending to be a noble, Hoid was a spy/informant. Also: I recommend reading The Way of Kings as your next Sanderson book, if you continue enjoying the Mistborn trilogy. Edited January 28, 2014 by Moogle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alayala_Radiant Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Your thoughts were very interesting! You should enjoy the next two novels. Be very very careful of looking at anything on these forums. Even thread titles are going to contain spoilers, of which there are many huge ones awaiting you. Also, since you made it to these forums, keep an eye out for a character named Hoid in the next books. You've already seen him (Kelsier was talking to him and pretending to be a lord, Hoid was a spy/informant). Also: I recommend reading The Way of Kings as your next Sanderson book, if you continue enjoying the Mistborn trilogy. Thanks for the advice! I am definitely trying to catch any Mistborn spoilers. I highlighted in my Kindle Kel's interaction with Hoid. I remember reading in one of the forums that he was important in the Cosmere universe and loved him in the Way of Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogle Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Well jeez, if you've already read The Way of Kings you're doing awesome. Mistborn was a good pick. Enjoy your reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claincy Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 These guys are absolutely terrifying! I literally cringed when reading their description and anytime they came into play. I'm curious to learn (if ever) how exactly the Inquisitors are made. Creepy. You will learn a lot more about how they are made. Marsh's description about the process being "messy" is a pretty good description though. I really loved the originality behind the The Ruler vs. Hero that played out through the diary excerpts. I was completely stunned when I learned that The Lord Ruler was Rashek (the ultimate Terrisman hater) and had killed the hero (did we even have a name for him?) Man, evil wins sometimes and then the world is plunged into centuries of tyrannical rule (sort of like American Slavery *burn*). What I also found intriguing about the Lord Ruler is that Sanderson hints at him being the lesser of two evils throughout the book. I mean, the guy obviously did some good, he defeated the deepness. Or more likely was keeping it in check. And I quote "You don't know what I do for mankind. I was your god, even if you couldn't see it. By killing me, you have doomed yourselves." Something huge is coming for this world in the following books I am sure. However, I must note that as a skaa if I had to keep living under the Lord Ruler in skaa-like conditions, I think I might rather have the world destroyed. The Hero;s name was Alendi. There is definitely something big coming Man was I wrong! I loved Kelsier throughout the book. A man that can smile through so much hardship and kick butt. *Swoon*. Hence, my heart broke when he made the ultimate sacrifice. All of his actions made sense. He didn't want to be a god, but he knew that is exactly what the skaa needed to rebel and I loved him for it. Kelsier's death scene still hits me hard whenever I read it. (I've read the final empire ~5-6 times now ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Fiend Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Whew. Good thoughts and ideas about the whole world and implications of everything going on.You are on a very good start. As recommended, I would try and avoid the Mistborn section (and probably most of the forum) for possible spoilers. there are some HUGE twists in the next two books. But keep reading and enjoy! Allomancy and Feruchemy are probably some of my favorite magic systems ever. I like the 10 surges and stuff in WoK, but I just like the whole scientific foundation and limitations of the power of metals more. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracknut Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 MWAHAHAHAHAHA. love reading first impressions, especially one's like mine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidus Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'm sure you'll enjoy the next two just as much, Kelsiers death scene is still some of my favourite writting from Brandon, especially the pacing with Kel vs. the Inquisitor and the mounting excitement when you think it'll be the final victorious confrontation and then BAM! Gets me every time.Hope you enjoy the other cosmere novels. Also I haven't seen you here before so welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamma Fiend Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 The Lord Ruler's Backhand of Doom did leave me a little stunned when I first read it.I just sat there, "....Did that really just friggin' happen!"(Note: I was a little disappointed on the anti-climax feeling of the death. Like, TLR just walks up, slaps him, and gets going. But in retrospect on how it happened, and the events leading up to it and afterward totally make the scene SO appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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