First off, I have to say, the first third of this book was hard for me to get through. I had originally wanted to to read this book over the course of my library loan, but for whatever reason it took me a few days longer to complete. However, even with the slower start (for me personally), i still enjoyed the book! So don't @ me lol. I know this book in particular is hit and miss with the majority of people. So, you're either for the wonderful city of Elantris or you're against it! I really enjoyed how everything wrapped up and I was not disappointed by how the ending went. All ended up right in the world and Elantris true colors shine again once more after ten devastating years. I got the Sanderson wrap up I kept hearing about. I'm so excited to read more of his books!

YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY PICK UP THIS BOOK.


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Okay, I didn't expect Hrathen.. in general. He was a ass for literally the entire 2/3 of the book.. I hated his character (in a good way). I didn't expect him to have such a change of heart towards the end, which also leads me to say, what-the-actually-fffff DILAF!! You b*stard. Also, I LOVED Sarenes attitude throughout this book, she's clearly my favorite.

Also, Elantrians are zombies through out the majority of the book!! Until the end, and you see things wrap up.

Okay I'm done. I didn't really have much else to say. I overall enjoyed the book and gave it a 4 star rating!
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It is always fascinating to read an authors first novel. Elantris was a thrilling adventure. I loved the political intrigue, and twists throughout the book. The world building, and character development is strong. I had a hard time putting this book down when i had to adult.

It's rare that I read stand alone books, but I enjoy the completeness of this story. The full scope of what happen with all their characters, discovering their full personalities, and fates was so rewarding in the end. I would have never predicted the ending based on how the story begins. ( )

I was a bit surprised at how much I liked this fantasy novel. It had a very interesting world/magic (or was it?) structure, many layers of action (some of them truly horrid), and characters with a bit of depth. Still, unsatisfying in several ways, particularly the climax event which I didn't understand at all. ( )

Very enjoyable reread. ( )

A very interesting and unique fantasy that is a refreshing change from the usual sword and sorcery and quest that pepper the genre. Sanderson obviously did quite a bit of world building and developed a fascinating magic system that I would love to learn more about. The plot was mainly political, which I enjoyed. There were some hiccups in characterization which showed that this was the author's first book. A very engrossing read. ( )