Mistborn

Mistborn, Book 1

By: Brandon Sanderson

Narrated by: Michael Kramer

Length: 24 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

A thousand years ago evil came to the land and has ruled with an iron hand ever since. The sun shines fitfully under clouds of ash that float down endlessly from the constant eruption of volcanoes. A dark lord rules through the aristocratic families, and ordinary folk are condemned to lives in servitude, sold as goods, labouring in the ash fields. But now a troublemaker has arrived, and there is rumour of revolt. A revolt that depends on criminal that no-one can trust and a young girl who must master Allomancy - the magic that lies in all metals.

©2009 Dragonsteel Entertainment LLC (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited

Outstanding Fantasy Novel

What made the experience of listening to The Final Empire the most enjoyable?

The intricate story telling, amazing character development, and remarkable twists around every corner; these all add up to make for one of the best fantasy novels I've read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Final Empire?

The suspense and reveal of each sequence makes you yearn to listen on, and on, and on.

What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice acting gives suspense, emotions, actions, and character to the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

You will simply be moved by this book as a whole, and how well it is written overall.

Wonderfully imaginative

Full of intricate creativity. Drama, romance and inspiration 👍
Definitely worth the read for anyone who likes a bit of fantasy

There is always another secret.

An interesting and complicated story full of character that you come to love despite their flaws. Worth a listen and re-listen.
This story is uniquely enthralling.

this is complex yet enjoyable

brandon really know how to write twist, and fight. I hope the book 2 get better so I can be more excited 🤣

Enjoyable

What did you like best about The Final Empire? What did you like least?

Sanderson is a wonderful writer, who is full of energy and enthusiasm; for this reason, you will enjoy this series. However, it feels a little like child's play and Sanderson has finally grown up to write the Stormlight Archives.

ZZZZZZZZZ

What disappointed you about The Final Empire?

The narration had very little passion and was somewhat monotone, the story was slow, after 3 hours I waved the white flag.

What do you think your next listen will be?

we will see...

What didn’t you like about Michael Kramer’s performance?

see above

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointment

Interesting new concepts introduced (hard read)

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

MMM, I did struggle to push through this book, not an easy ready with allot of new concepts and allot of characters to remember.

Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Kramer’s performances?

I'm currently listening to book 2 of the Mistborn series. Already easier to read than the first book, but I've read better.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes, I think I'd rather see the movie

It's good and fun, but won't join the classics

The starting premise is good, interesting new world. But the brooding girl with tantrums aren't for mature readers. There is very little character development.

The reader was good and has a soothing voice with just enough differentiation to shape the characters.

Spoiler alert! The book fell flat towards the end, it was just a too easy resolution. A deus ex machina is a disappointing way to make all the pieces fit.

Mediocre

The writing was mediocre as usual. You can find his usual tropes even in Storm light archives. He is good at action set pieces. To think he wrote 5 books in this pandemic 2 years, I doubt how less of a trash they can be.

I wouldn’t recommend this book for anyone who is an engineer or knows a little bit of science.

g e n e r i c

i like sanders as a teacher but this was a slog, don't really see what people like about this.