![]() While humans pay money to move downstream on a whim, other beings are spending eternities moving up.Īlso, an interesting question: We know Reckoners is in some kind of multiverse, and that Apocalypse Guard would be set in that same multiverse. There's more to this multiverse than just a marketing scheme. Focusing more on that aspect (the whole "Magic doesn't exist here but we found that in this other place it does") would make an interesting plot for a sci-fi novel. I thought it would be a lot more sci-fi, but the implications of finding a dimension where some kind of magic does exist was interesting. The concept of going "back in time" and being a "wizard", though egotistical and kind of absurd, raises some interesting philosophical implications that I liked thinking about.Īlso, I did not expect there to be some kind of magic. Even if they weren't plot relevant, I loved seeing such a concept as interdimensional travel become used in marketing. I actually found myself looking forward to those sections. The implications of the technology of interdimensional travel is explored in a very interesting way that makes sense for Sanderson, and I enjoyed learning about it, especially through the little tidbits we found in the fragments of John's guidebook. I kind of expected it to be longer, but I also read it really quickly. It was very on par for Sanderson, though. I certainly enjoyed Tress more, but that's probably because that was Cosmere, and I am more invested in the Cosmere than a universe (or multiverse, in this case) that I haven't visited before. I finished the book in a day at the neglect of homework. Seeing Brando experiment with different styles and voices is really cool, and improve the books he's yet to write!Īlso, Ealstan's a Radiant, cosmere or not. Overall though, solid book! I think the coolest thing about these secret projects are just how unique they are. His whole rating system bit and general comedic voice was pretty well done, though I can see it not landing with others. Really neat and effective way of conveying relevant information and clearing up the questions about how dimension hopping works, as well as the attitude of the society using it. The artwork is also fantastic, especially how it's presented as chapter starters and sections of the actual handbook. ![]() Makes me want to check out similar kinds of stories. Really effective, as it's something I've personally only seen in visual media, not written. How assumptions that both he and we make end up being smaller parts of the bigger whole, or just straight up wrong. One thing that I really enjoyed was the slow reveal of Runian's past. The worldbuilding and technology was really well done, and I liked the way the medieval characters responded to it all. Can't say it's my favourite book Brandon's ever written, especially after Tress, but I found it a lot of fun! Some great characters and interactions, and though I felt the pacing was a little rushed at times, it wasn't a terrible drawback. A great read, if a little different than what I'd thought going in.
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