This is the first book in a spin-off series from the Mistborn trilogy.
Sanderson has indicated that he eventually wants to write two more Mistborn trilogies: one with 1940s or 1980's-style tech, and one with futuristic Star Trek-style tech, in order to show the evolution through time of the original Mistborn world. The Alloy of Law occurs 300+ years after The Hero of Ages, and is the first book in a spin-off Mistborn series, but it is not one of the aforementioned trilogies.
The Alloy of Law has a decidedly Wild West theme to it. The main characters, Wax and Wayne, are the proverbial sheriff and loyal deputy who are returning to the big city after decades spent in the untamed frontier. The basics of the Mistborn magic system are still in place, but they have weakened with time and have been effectively combined with gunfire.
This book was decidedly lighter and less complex than any of the Mistborn books. It was still over 300 pages, but it felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. The story moved along very quickly, skimming the surface rather than plumbing the depths, but it was still a very enjoyable read.
I particularly enjoyed the constant banter between the two main characters. While I don't feel like I know them nearly as well as any member of Kelsier's crew, I am looking forward to the adventures that they still have coming. Getting a glimpse into a post-Hero-of-Ages world (as well as some new metals!) was incredibly interesting, and showed a realistic advancement of time.
Sanderson has indicated that he eventually wants to write two more Mistborn trilogies: one with 1940s or 1980's-style tech, and one with futuristic Star Trek-style tech, in order to show the evolution through time of the original Mistborn world. The Alloy of Law occurs 300+ years after The Hero of Ages, and is the first book in a spin-off Mistborn series, but it is not one of the aforementioned trilogies.
The Alloy of Law has a decidedly Wild West theme to it. The main characters, Wax and Wayne, are the proverbial sheriff and loyal deputy who are returning to the big city after decades spent in the untamed frontier. The basics of the Mistborn magic system are still in place, but they have weakened with time and have been effectively combined with gunfire.
This book was decidedly lighter and less complex than any of the Mistborn books. It was still over 300 pages, but it felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. The story moved along very quickly, skimming the surface rather than plumbing the depths, but it was still a very enjoyable read.
I particularly enjoyed the constant banter between the two main characters. While I don't feel like I know them nearly as well as any member of Kelsier's crew, I am looking forward to the adventures that they still have coming. Getting a glimpse into a post-Hero-of-Ages world (as well as some new metals!) was incredibly interesting, and showed a realistic advancement of time.
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