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The Alloy of Law
- Mistborn, Book 4
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer
- Series: Mistborn, Book 4
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Publisher's Summary
The Mistborn trilogy has become a firm favourite with fantasy fans the world over. The imagination that Sanderson brought to the series and his skill at marshalling epic storylines and dramatic action, plus his ability to create vivid characters, made him a natural choice to complete Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time sequence. But with Mistborn, his stand-alone fantasies, and his new series, The Stormlight Archive, Sanderson has shown his bountiful talents in his own fiction.
Now he returns to the series that made his name with a new story set years after the events of Hero of Ages.
In a world recovering only slowly from evil, a world where allomancers wield immense power through their ability to unleash the magic bound up in common metals, someone who can burn metals that no-one has burned before can tip the balance....
Sanderson has the knack of giving epic fantasy listeners exactly what they want. This ability has thrown him to the forefront of the genre and the dramatic story within The Alloy of Law shows off this skill to its very best.
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- Chris
- 11-13-12
A solid book, but leaves loose ends
Another good book in the Mistborn series by Sanderson. Excellent narration by Michael Kramer helps to bring the characters to life (although I felt he had trouble with the half cockney, half Aussie accent of Wayne, but it was entertaining in any case).
Whilst this novel is fundamentally a detective work and not my usual cup of tea, I did enjoy it tremendously. It's some few centuries on from the fall of the Final Empire: we have guns, trains, electricity, horseless carriages (well, I never!!!!) and new fangled machines.
It's all reminiscent of 19th century England or North America as you so desire to envisage. Sanderson provides a great setting and a well thought out plot. The characters aren't as powerful or versatile as the old true Mistborns, but within that constraint there's a lot of intricate and detailed use of the skills they have available which makes for interesting visualisations of how they achieve things. It's different, but still similar enough to what came before to keep it interesting.
There are still some ties to the distant past giving a feeling of familiarity so one is totally disassociated from the original trilogy.
I fervently hope that Sanderson follows this novel up to get on with the unfinished business and tie up the loose ends that the end of the book leaves us at. There is certainly a full novel worth of material to do so.
In short, if you're a fan of Sanderson and this genre, you'll like this book. I highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-30-19
Audio glitch
There are a few audio glitches in this version of the book. A bad one at character 12, 16 minutes in. The book itself is great however. Just get a different version.
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- Mythography Studios
- 04-18-16
An amazing audio experience (the whole trilogy)
Would you listen to The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel again? Why?
Yes, because it's a great novel
What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The second character, Wayne, has a way of impersonating people that relies heavily on accents (and hats). Honestly, simply reading it will not be as great an experience as hearing the narrator bring these rich accents to life. This goes on throughout the whole Mistborn 2nd Era trilogy.
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- Stavros
- 08-22-20
Great performance, good story.
Excellent performance made it shine! The story was interesting but a tad cliché at tlmes.
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- samuel pitt
- 04-14-20
great follow up to the mistborn series.
hooked me in very quickly and now I'm off to read the next one
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- amots mann
- 07-22-19
A great story
A wonderful story which allows a glimpse into the world after mistborn, how it developed and what has become of the known cheracters. Still it is only a part view and there are a lot of unanswered questions
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- Anonymous User
- 11-13-18
Exciting new look at life after the empire
A great follow up to the mistborn series with a suite of incredible new characters. The narration is fabulous as always #witty #clever #nostalgic #chosenone #tagsgiving #sweepstakes
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- Lucy
- 06-24-16
Good continuation of the series
The plot had a few technical issues but, on the whole, a very enjoyable narrative. Great writer.
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- Chris
- 11-21-14
This is an awesome story and definetly worth it!
What made the experience of listening to The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel the most enjoyable?
Sanderson's storytelling skills, along with his incredible imagination when it comes the powers / skills and there many uses that would never DREAM of!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Wayne. His humor and personality make the whole book more fun.
What about Michael Kramer’s performance did you like?
Michael Kramer is still the best Audiobook performance I know.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Double Gold
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- Mim
- 05-19-12
Detective Novel with Allomancy
Sufficiently different to the rest of the Mistborn series to make it interesting, but at heart a detective story. Plenty of detail in the fights can go on a bit but a good listen all the same. (Why do authors insist on 'said' do they not own a thesaurus? In written form it isnt as obvious but when spoken it can be irritating.)
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- S
- 12-23-12
Mist-born again !
Brandon Sanderson created a world in the original Mistborn series that had you believing it was real, or at least on the edge of possibility. Where magic combined itself into what almost seemed like a piece of history you had maybe read about before. The "Mistborn" have powers that seemed to fit well into those times gone by, as we are all used to stories of myth and magic coming from the past darker ages.
Now he has pulled off something I didn't think would work, he's brought the same powers and magic kicking and screaming into modern day. With "The Alloy of Law" you are again left feeling this is almost possible, in fact you will end up hoping that its true and just waiting to be proved. If you enjoyed the first books of the series then this will take you off on a tangent that allows you back into the world again.
One last thing I should mention, the depth of characterisation by the narrator is second to none. You hear many different voices and accents, and the characters grow on you as if you know them. Between the writing and the reading of this book, you get the best of the best when it comes to an audible book !
If you haven't read/listened to the first Mistborn books you should, but you can still listen to this book and understand what is going on. There are some "recaps" on what its all about, you just won't have the full depth of the history that was the first books.
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- Robyn
- 11-26-11
Such fun!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am a massive Sanderson fan - both Stormlight archive and Mistborn trilogy rank amongst my best ever fantasy reads.
The Alloy of Law is an add-on to the Mistborn trilogy, and I think it might be difficult to fully understand/appreciate if you've not first read the Mistborn series (the Mistborn characters are considered "legend" in this book - although "Iron Eyes" does crop up)
Warning, though - don't expect a book with the same depth or intensity as the epic trilogy. This book is SO much lighter, and a bit swash-buckling-wild-west in its feel (the Wax-Wayne relationship and dialogue is reminiscent of a good Mel Gibson - Danny Glover moment) . I had a good few laugh-out-louds (something that didn't happen in Mistborn) and as with all previous Sanderson stories, I couldn't put this down (or switch it off). It retains its fantasy & magic with the Allomancy and Ferochemy, and is still true to the Mistborn trilogy on this front.
Like other reviewers, my only criticism is its length - it's not long enough. It's no shorter than most regular novels out there, it's just that one wants more!!!! Sanderson usually provides an epic that runs through around 30hours of listening (at least) - well this is only about 10 hours.....so by contrast one feels a little short-changed.
This book finishes with loads of loose ends - thereby leaving the way open for another instalment??? (Ever hopeful!). Wax is a delicious lead character, and I can't help but think this story would translate well to the big screen - but who would play Wax?
Michael Kramer's narration is first rate -as always.
Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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- Erik Alm
- 04-28-16
Not engaging story
This was a disappointment. More like an introduction to the mistborn universe as it is "now" and the characters. The story thrown in to justify it as its own novel is pretty bland. You just don't care about the story or the many fights which are very repetitious. Being limited in powers makes the fights predictable since they all will develop and end in the same way.
Things finally get interesting in the epilog when the series story arch that has been hinted at is introduced. It is only audibles return policy that will make me begin the next installment.
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- Amit
- 12-22-14
Recommended for the Mistborn series lovers.
Excellent book. I never thought a sequel to Mistborn in modern day era would turn out to be this good. Thanks for the excellent story and great performance!
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- Mr C I Taylor
- 08-28-12
An excellent return to the world of the Mistborn
Set several hundred years after the Final Empire trilogy, this is a thoroughly entertaining story set in the same world. The tone is lighter and the there is much more humour than in the first trilogy, but the Allomancy is intriguing as ever and the plot keeps you riveted.
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- Christopher
- 03-28-14
Best Mistborn Book Yet
Mistborn is back – and it is better than ever
Story – 5/5
A bit lighter than the original trilogy – and I actually prefer it. The pace is a lot faster, and the world has been re-developed by making it hundreds of years later. This has a more western feel to it, with guns being used, and the Mistborn powers have also been re-established in a refreshingly new way.
You can tell that Sanderson puts a lot of thought and planning into each of his novels, as there are never any loose ends or unnecessary scenes.
There is plenty of action, comedy and mystery throughout, and you are left at the end wanting more. Luckily this is the start of a 2nd trilogy – and it has revitalised my love for Mistborn.
Performance – 4.5/5
Michael Kramer is a superb narrator, and one of the very best out there. I would be happy to purchase audiobooks based on his performance alone. Do not be put off by his Southern American accent.
Each character has a subtly distinctive voice, and he portrays all of the emotions and atmospheres masterfully throughout.
If you enjoyed his narration in the original trilogy, you will not be disappointed; he is consistently excellent in all of the audiobooks I have listened to him in.
Overall – 5/5
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- Ali
- 09-08-12
Good, but a bit disappointing
I was so excited when I saw this audiobook was available - I loved the Mistborn series and am eagerly awaiting the sequel to the Way of Kings (have just finished listening to it a second time, a year after I first listened to it).
The Alloy of Law follows on from the Mistborn series and is set a few hundred years in the future. The story centers around a nobleman who turned his back on high society to become a lawkeeper in "the roughs". Years later, family obligation sees him return to the family home to become the head of the house, with the added responsibility of rectifying his house's financial problems. Meanwhile, noblewomen are being mysteriously abducted across the city and no-one knows why - he steps in to investigate.
While the story is entertaining enough, I found it a bit, well, pretentious and a bit cheesy if I'm honest. A bit too much cliched posturing by the main character. In short I was disappointed! It simply doesn't have the same quality to it as the Mistborn series or The Way of Kings.
Having said that, if you're looking for an entertaining, easy read then this book fits the bill.
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- BM
- 01-21-15
Too short!
Where does The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Its good, but it doesn't quite come up to the Mistborn Trilogy. It is different and a shorter story but still exciting with the use of allomancy still the main feature. It also doesn't deal with some of the unanswered questions that occur from reading Hero of Ages and now reading this.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Wayne. Likeable, funny rogue.
What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His accents are amazing. Brings the characters to life with amusing accents.
Any additional comments?
A good book and an exciting read. It has left the way for a second book as lots of loose ends to tie up yet! I am looking forward to the next instalment!
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- Jan
- 12-23-12
Solid fantasy set into the world of Mistborn
I have utterly enjoyed the Mistborn books and thus was really excited when starting this book. And although it is still all there, I can’t stop thinking that something is missing. Maybe it is the depth of the characters, maybe the proportions of the tale but it simply does not compare to the trilogy. Still I would recommend the book to everyone – it’s a good listen and Mr. Kramer’s performance is great as ever.
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- Caroline a.
- 04-25-17
Not as good as the main mistborn trilogy
Fine but disappointing compared with the original trilogy. Plot not as complex, more predictable. Good narration though.
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- Jason
- 11-20-18
Not just an addition to Mistborn
I was incredibly hesitant to start Era 2 of Mistborn and took a break by indulging in Way of Kings, Elantris and Warbreaker. Coming back to Scadrial was like coming back to a familiar room. The references to the original Mistborn consistently made me smile and I believe I'm a bigger fan of Wax and Wayne than I was of Vin and Elend. The fight scenes and combination of new powers made my jaw drop. Without spoiling anything I am left wondering if Brandon Sanderson knew this far in advance how he'd have the various powers work together. Michael Kramer, as always, is excellent. Like a grandfather I never had who was telling me a story. 5/5
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- Anonymous User
- 12-28-19
Bit short but an amazing read nonetheless!
Like the last 3 books but with more of a modern twist, still great read.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-30-19
A good follow on from the original Trillogy
If you’re like me and found yourself disappointed that the Mistborn series had ended, I recommend picking up this spinoff trilogy. Well written by Brandon and well narrated by Michael. The only negative is that it’s not nearly as in depth as the previous series, but a good expansion nonetheless.
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- Lennart
- 06-27-19
A different kind of story, in an evolved world
This story feels less grandiose than the original trilogy, more like a detective novel set in a world that both feels very familiar and very different. I like the different angle this book takes on what type of story can be set in a world we loved from the first 3 books. But because of that we are missing some of the grand spectacle that we've come to get used to.
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- peter dempsey
- 01-11-21
worth the read
cowboy alloymancers what an awesome book . I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-11-20
WOW
You want a story set in the context of Mistborn but a slow burn, high action, high adventure western? HFS is this the book. Combining the fantasy of allomancy and feruchemy hybrids, the newtech of anti-allomantic weapons, the noir-esque detective work, wacky sidekick and tragic backstory, and then the homages to the original trilogy (high imperial, loved it), this book is an absolute BANGER. Blown away by the potential this new world has and am hoping there’s more books to come
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- Fiona Anderson
- 09-02-20
Alloy of Law a Mistborn story.
This is written after Al and Vin have finished their final fight. It's sent in several generations after where Mistborn or Alamancer are not shunned but like the last 3 books it brings together the gifts in another way. But leaves a unexpected ending....is there more....
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- Andrew Malone
- 07-30-20
Not as good as the original trilogy
Ordinary attempt at what I assume is meant to be an Australian accent (Strewth, a dingo took my baby), but the rest of the voices are pretty good.
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- Alexander Rojas
- 02-18-20
It's a good story, but not quite there.
I did like this book, and love the Mistborn universe, but compared with the first book from the first trilogy, the Final Empire, it is not quite there.
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- Disco
- 01-12-20
great not brilliant
it's not as good as the original or stormlight but it is a lot of fun, voice acting is pretty bad