fjordic reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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3 stars
Slow until the last 25% but then it really picked up.
Published June 3, 2010
Krieger des Feuers
4 stars
(369 reviews)
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city …
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies – one of them composed of ferocious giants – now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal.
As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.
Jorge Sanz reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
Se me ha hecho largo pero es cierto que al final espabila y mejora bastante. Terminaré la trilogía.
Pentapod reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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3 stars
Interesting world and magic system, but not very captivating characters. They were more likeable in the first book but feels like they fell apart a bit in this one. Maybe suffering from "middle book in trilogy syndrome".
Vedang Manerikar reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
Builds well on the first book, the story telling continues to be top-notch.
Amerdale reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Saga, #2)
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5 stars
Jim Rion reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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3 stars
Considerably less exciting than Mistborn...mostly because it focuses on the inner world of Vin, and her insecurities and lack of self understanding aren't compelling enough to sustain a narrative of this length.
The overlaid story of armies NOT DOING ANYTHING for the majority of the book did not add much in terms of story pacing either.
Overall, this is a real Robert Jordan kind of book. Pointless maneuvering, lots of "girls are so confuuuuuusing!" nonsense, and a series of unsatisfying resolutions serve only to set up the third book.
The prose was even less polished than I'd expect from an accomplished author...Vin repeatedly self refers as an "urchin", for pete's sake.
A big old meh.
matt reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
Picks up right where the first Mistborn book leaves off, and the pace never lets up.
Balise reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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5 stars
Second book of Mistborn. Our heroes and the society are getting used to the new circumstances from the end of the first book. But then Luthadel is now besieged by not one, not two, but three armies. An old tale is brought back to life - maybe a way to save everyone. Still very very good. Had to resist starting the third one immediately. Also, DAT END.
Sean Gursky reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
2022 Re-read:
I write these words in steel, for anything not set in metal cannot be trusted.
On my third read through I still agree with the 4/5 rating. I can't articulate why the book doesn't deliver a perfect score but the first half of the novel is either a little slow with characters and plot or something else.
Whatever the reason it's a temporary fault because the story does eventually click and have an amazing finish, but it's weighed down by the first half of the book.
There are significant revelations for powers and mythology in the book and never a dull read.
2018 Re-read: Continuing with a five year re-read of the Mistborn trilogy.
Which was more potent? The pain of memory, of the pain of forgetting?
Still good and still agree with the 4/5 rating.
Then they came. Two dark shadows of death in the night. Ravens …
2022 Re-read:
I write these words in steel, for anything not set in metal cannot be trusted.
On my third read through I still agree with the 4/5 rating. I can't articulate why the book doesn't deliver a perfect score but the first half of the novel is either a little slow with characters and plot or something else.
Whatever the reason it's a temporary fault because the story does eventually click and have an amazing finish, but it's weighed down by the first half of the book.
There are significant revelations for powers and mythology in the book and never a dull read.
2018 Re-read: Continuing with a five year re-read of the Mistborn trilogy.
Which was more potent? The pain of memory, of the pain of forgetting?
Still good and still agree with the 4/5 rating.
Then they came. Two dark shadows of death in the night. Ravens in the mist.
Another excellent installment in the Mistborn series that picks up perfectly from Mistborn #1. The book further explores the metal magic system with exploration of of Feruchemy but doesn't ignore the Allomancy created in Mistborn #1. I really enjoyed this book but am giving it four stars because compared to Mistborn #1, or how good Mistborn #3 is, it's just not on the same level. A great read, definitely recommend this book and series to fans of fantasy/sci-fi.
gizmo404 reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
Couldn't seem to put it down. Great read!
RxBrad reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
The first three quarters of this book dragged and dragged... Politics, useless dialogue... Snooze.
The last quarter was great. Unlike the first book, which could almost have been a stand-alone novel, this book definitely leads into another sequel.
fluxmind reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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5 stars
Did I mention Im a huge fan of Brandon Sanderson. I blew through this book in two days, granted I was away on business but still.
Daniel Andrlik reviewed The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn Era One, #2)
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4 stars
A very strong follow-up to the first book in the series. It starts a bit slowly, but quickly ramps up in speed. Excellent characterization and development as the former rebels try to come to grips with having to lead their new government. There are lots of wonderful moments for each of the characters as they come to grips with their roles, and a true introduction to the greater threat hinted of at the conclusion of the previous book.
It's not quite as strong as the first book, but it's really close. I've actually been sitting at my computer for 20 minutes writing this review, thinking about the book, and trying to decide if this is 4 or 5 stars (5 being what I gave the first book). I've settled on 4 for now, as I feel like this book was slightly weaker, but I still wasn't able to put it …
A very strong follow-up to the first book in the series. It starts a bit slowly, but quickly ramps up in speed. Excellent characterization and development as the former rebels try to come to grips with having to lead their new government. There are lots of wonderful moments for each of the characters as they come to grips with their roles, and a true introduction to the greater threat hinted of at the conclusion of the previous book.
It's not quite as strong as the first book, but it's really close. I've actually been sitting at my computer for 20 minutes writing this review, thinking about the book, and trying to decide if this is 4 or 5 stars (5 being what I gave the first book). I've settled on 4 for now, as I feel like this book was slightly weaker, but I still wasn't able to put it down, so consider it a 4.5.
I've already downloaded the third book to my Kindle and intend to devour it as well.
