Lauren R. (lboogie0617) reviewed on 9/2/2010

Helpful Score: 4

I checked out this book from the Library one day. I had never heard of Brandon Sanderson before. I was blown away. Since reading this book I have caught up with all of his other books which are just as fantastic. This particular story is my favorite of his works. He has an unbelievable ability to create entire societies in crisp detail as if they are places he's visited. He sees to every detail and has a real understanding of the workings of religion, politics, and man. He invents new systems of magic in his worlds I haven't seen anywhere else. His writing style is not pretentious or boring. He makes you really care about his cast of characters. This book has shot up to my top 5 favorite of all time. I will continue to follow this author. I highly reccommend it to any fans of magical fantasy or anyone who is interested in the motivations behind governments who create religions and turn men are into gods. Couldn't put it down.

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