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A bit slow through the middle, but I’m still enjoying it overall. The characterization and dialogue are not great; the characters still seem a bit shallow (as in, surface level) and their voices kinda blend together (and the way Sanderson tries to differentiate their dialogue through little catchphrases has gotten old and feels cheap). I’m also worried that not everything will be resolved in this standalone.
— Aug 08, 2026 08:43PM
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jaylee
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The setup is intriguing and the plot is promising. I’m not loving the writing style: it’s a bit too “hit you over the head” with some things, like he obsessively needs to over-explain or justify every little thing. It makes the world building robust and compelling but also feels overdone. And the world-building through characters “touring” the cities is a bit cliche, sometimes borderline boring.
— Aug 07, 2026 09:13PM