El Héroe de las Eras es el tercer volumen de la saga «Nacidos de la Bruma (Mistborn)». Una obra iniciada con El imperio final y parte imprescindible del Cosmere, el universo destinado a dar forma a la serie más extensa y fascinante jamás escrita en el ámbito de la fantasía épica.
Durante mil años nada ha cambiado: han caído las cenizas, los skaa han sido esclavizados y el Lord Legislador ha dominado el mundo. Kelsier, el «superviviente», el único que ha logrado huir de los Pozos de Hathsin, junto a Vin, una pobre chica skaa, se une a la rebelión. Y por fin lo imposible sucede: por fin la revolución ha triunfado. Pero acabar con el Lord Legislador es la parte sencilla. El verdadero desafío consistirá en sobrevivir a las consecuencias de su caída... sin Kelsier.
Vin y el Rey Elend buscan en los últimos escondites de recursos …
El Héroe de las Eras es el tercer volumen de la saga «Nacidos de la Bruma (Mistborn)». Una obra iniciada con El imperio final y parte imprescindible del Cosmere, el universo destinado a dar forma a la serie más extensa y fascinante jamás escrita en el ámbito de la fantasía épica.
Durante mil años nada ha cambiado: han caído las cenizas, los skaa han sido esclavizados y el Lord Legislador ha dominado el mundo. Kelsier, el «superviviente», el único que ha logrado huir de los Pozos de Hathsin, junto a Vin, una pobre chica skaa, se une a la rebelión. Y por fin lo imposible sucede: por fin la revolución ha triunfado. Pero acabar con el Lord Legislador es la parte sencilla. El verdadero desafío consistirá en sobrevivir a las consecuencias de su caída... sin Kelsier.
Vin y el Rey Elend buscan en los últimos escondites de recursos del Lord Legislador y, engañado, el Rey libera del Pozo de la Ascensión algo que debería haber quedado oculto para siempre. Un enorme peligro acecha a la humanidad, y la verdadera pregunta es si conseguirán detenerlo a tiempo.
En El héroe de las eras se comprende el porqué de la niebla y las cenizas, las tenebrosas acciones del Lord Legislador y la naturaleza del Pozo de la Ascensión. Esta aventura lleva a la trilogía a un clímax dramático y sorprendente.
Desde 2006, y en solo diez años, Brandon Sanderson se ha consolidado como el gran renovador de la fantasía del siglo XXI y el autor del género más prolífico del mundo. Ha logrado ganarse a ocho millones de lectores, ser publicado en treinta países y convertirse en el heredero de todo un género.
This trilogy really came together so perfectly. So often I will find that I don't particularly like one book or another but in this case, Sanderson delivered three books that each felt unique and complete in themselves but also contributed to a cohesive narrative. Really looking forward to the next trilogy in the series.
This trilogy really came together so perfectly. So often I will find that I don't particularly like one book or another but in this case, Sanderson delivered three books that each felt unique and complete in themselves but also contributed to a cohesive narrative. Really looking forward to the next trilogy in the series.
Loved this book, as well as the other two in the trilogy. Fascinating character work, almost Dostoyevsky-like at times. The world doesn't really feel alive, although this is compensated by the astonishingly-realistic characters.
Loved this book, as well as the other two in the trilogy. Fascinating character work, almost Dostoyevsky-like at times. The world doesn't really feel alive, although this is compensated by the astonishingly-realistic characters.
What an exciting end to an enjoyable series! This was emotional, intriguing, tense, exhilarating, and reflective. There was a lot to tie up in this book, and I found it surprising that Sanderson did it so well while also introducing new storylines and tying those up as well! It really speaks to his command of writing and storytelling.
As I generally say with Sanderson books, many of my past criticisms hold true. I felt that is was pointlessly long, and the excessive exposition was particularly noticeable in this book compared to the others. The pacing was fairly touch and go, though I commend Sanderson for getting to the action slightly sooner than the final 80 pages of a 400+ page book cough coughStormlightcoughand also the first two Mistborn books too.... The world building was great as expected, and I really liked how most …
What an exciting end to an enjoyable series! This was emotional, intriguing, tense, exhilarating, and reflective. There was a lot to tie up in this book, and I found it surprising that Sanderson did it so well while also introducing new storylines and tying those up as well! It really speaks to his command of writing and storytelling.
As I generally say with Sanderson books, many of my past criticisms hold true. I felt that is was pointlessly long, and the excessive exposition was particularly noticeable in this book compared to the others. The pacing was fairly touch and go, though I commend Sanderson for getting to the action slightly sooner than the final 80 pages of a 400+ page book cough coughStormlightcoughand also the first two Mistborn books too.... The world building was great as expected, and I really liked how most of the characters (new and old) completed their character arcs.
All in all, this was a fun trilogy to read! I definitely think this was my favorite one of the three, which is saying a lot considering the monumental task of wrapping up such a large story, but he did it again! Onto the next one. Now if only I could read his books as fast as he writes them...
I will just say: this is the most amazing fantasy series I've read in forever. And there is a plot twist that came from another galaxy and completely blew my mind, for real.
Just read it. You won't be disappointed.
I will just say: this is the most amazing fantasy series I've read in forever. And there is a plot twist that came from another galaxy and completely blew my mind, for real.
I'll give Sanderson this: his ideas of "hard fantasy", meaning magic has to have rules and limitations and be entirely consistent works for some very nice world building. But I've just never been big on epic fantasy. I think my feelings on the whole trilogy were summer up by Sanderson's introduction in which he reported that he was so proud of the epic story he was able to tell in "only" three 700+ page books that would have taken someone else 10. And I just thought of all of the amazing stories I've read that have been single novels or 300-500 page book trilogies and had richer worlds, characters and settings. Sanderson needs to edit. He needs to realize that not every single perspective needs air time and tighter stories are better stories. Also, a world in which every city ruled by a non-noble degenerates into a Communist Russia stereotype …
I'll give Sanderson this: his ideas of "hard fantasy", meaning magic has to have rules and limitations and be entirely consistent works for some very nice world building. But I've just never been big on epic fantasy. I think my feelings on the whole trilogy were summer up by Sanderson's introduction in which he reported that he was so proud of the epic story he was able to tell in "only" three 700+ page books that would have taken someone else 10. And I just thought of all of the amazing stories I've read that have been single novels or 300-500 page book trilogies and had richer worlds, characters and settings. Sanderson needs to edit. He needs to realize that not every single perspective needs air time and tighter stories are better stories. Also, a world in which every city ruled by a non-noble degenerates into a Communist Russia stereotype and "all religions have a martyr figure and a good/bad duality" was a little much. I'm not big on the Christian manifest destiny, and I couldn't ignore it.
Contrairement aux deux premiers tomes qui m'avaient tout de suite embarqué, celui-ci m'a semblé un peu long à démarrer. Par contre, une fois qu'il est lancé, le récit devient épique, digne de ce qu'on attend du dernier volume d'une trilogie de fantasy.
Comme pour chacun des deux premiers tomes, Brandon Sanderson utilise des clichés de la fantasy pour les détourner et nous induire en erreur. Evidemment, comme c'est le troisième roman de la trilogie, j'ai été un peu plus méfiant et attentif au détail, ce qui fait que je n'ai été qu'à moitié surpris par la révélation finale, mais cela n'enlève rien au résultat : captivant et terriblement épique.
Dans l'ensemble, nous avons affaire ici à une très bonne trilogie de fantasy, qui a réussi à me réconcilier avec un genre dont je m'étais lassé. Je sais que l'auteur a écrit d'autres romans dans le même univers, mais se déroulant …
Contrairement aux deux premiers tomes qui m'avaient tout de suite embarqué, celui-ci m'a semblé un peu long à démarrer. Par contre, une fois qu'il est lancé, le récit devient épique, digne de ce qu'on attend du dernier volume d'une trilogie de fantasy.
Comme pour chacun des deux premiers tomes, Brandon Sanderson utilise des clichés de la fantasy pour les détourner et nous induire en erreur. Evidemment, comme c'est le troisième roman de la trilogie, j'ai été un peu plus méfiant et attentif au détail, ce qui fait que je n'ai été qu'à moitié surpris par la révélation finale, mais cela n'enlève rien au résultat : captivant et terriblement épique.
Dans l'ensemble, nous avons affaire ici à une très bonne trilogie de fantasy, qui a réussi à me réconcilier avec un genre dont je m'étais lassé. Je sais que l'auteur a écrit d'autres romans dans le même univers, mais se déroulant plusieurs siècles plus tard : je les lirai sans doute dans quelque temps, en espérant y prendre autant de plaisir qu'avec cette excellente trilogie.
What an ending... or last book of the series! Many books jump to answers and the reader is at a loss for an explanation, not here. All the clues were right in front of my face the entire time. You can tell this book was planned out. Things that happened in the first chapters of the first book make so much impact and are wrapped up unlike any other series I have read. It ends not as expected, or as I expected, but was brilliant. Really would like to know how Sanderson did this! No question about it, I will read his other series.
What an ending... or last book of the series! Many books jump to answers and the reader is at a loss for an explanation, not here. All the clues were right in front of my face the entire time. You can tell this book was planned out. Things that happened in the first chapters of the first book make so much impact and are wrapped up unlike any other series I have read. It ends not as expected, or as I expected, but was brilliant. Really would like to know how Sanderson did this! No question about it, I will read his other series.
This was a fantastic conclusion to the Mistborn trilogy. There were times where I could see where the characters were going and what they would have to do before they did, which was ok because the journey was still entertaining. Brandon mentions in the preface that he was not originally satisfied with Sazed's story arc - whatever it was before he finished the book, I'm glad he fixed it. Brandon also left an easy opening for follow-on story that will be very different.
Fantastic ending to a suspenseful trilogy.
This was a fantastic conclusion to the Mistborn trilogy. There were times where I could see where the characters were going and what they would have to do before they did, which was ok because the journey was still entertaining. Brandon mentions in the preface that he was not originally satisfied with Sazed's story arc - whatever it was before he finished the book, I'm glad he fixed it. Brandon also left an easy opening for follow-on story that will be very different.
This was a fantastic conclusion to the Mistborn trilogy. There were times where I could see where the characters were going and what they would have to do before they did, which was ok because the journey was still entertaining. Brandon mentions in the preface that he was not originally satisfied with Sazed's story arc - whatever it was before he finished the book, I'm glad he fixed it. Brandon also left an easy opening for follow-on story that will be very different.
Fantastic ending to a suspenseful trilogy.
This was a fantastic conclusion to the Mistborn trilogy. There were times where I could see where the characters were going and what they would have to do before they did, which was ok because the journey was still entertaining. Brandon mentions in the preface that he was not originally satisfied with Sazed's story arc - whatever it was before he finished the book, I'm glad he fixed it. Brandon also left an easy opening for follow-on story that will be very different.
Neat character arcs. Lots of action. Sazed's repetitive contemplation sits in stark contrast to the pacing of the other characters, but the depiction of his depression and the payoff of it all is glorious.
I'm not a fan of Sanderson's prose, so I'm hesitant to pick up the other books in this universe. Even after the tantalizing setup at the end of this book.
PS: I still think Book 2 was largely pointless. So much could have been written on the psyche of the skaa and the nobility after 1000 years of stability and oppression, and the political questions that arise after that event. Playing out those questions only in Elend's head - punctuated by declarations from Tindwyl - made it terrible. The sparseness of Book 2 made for a tight Book 3 though, and I'm thankful for these small mercies.
Now that's a way to wrap things up neatly.
Neat character arcs. Lots of action. Sazed's repetitive contemplation sits in stark contrast to the pacing of the other characters, but the depiction of his depression and the payoff of it all is glorious.
I'm not a fan of Sanderson's prose, so I'm hesitant to pick up the other books in this universe. Even after the tantalizing setup at the end of this book.
PS: I still think Book 2 was largely pointless. So much could have been written on the psyche of the skaa and the nobility after 1000 years of stability and oppression, and the political questions that arise after that event. Playing out those questions only in Elend's head - punctuated by declarations from Tindwyl - made it terrible. The sparseness of Book 2 made for a tight Book 3 though, and I'm thankful for these small mercies.
