In the world Sanderson creates, we have The Lord Ruler, An immortal Tyrant with god like power, who has ruled The Final Empire for a thousand years. What Sanderson achieves in The Final Empire is world building that is rich yet accessible, fascinating and mysterious but at the same time doesn’t hinder the plot. It may not be as detailed and complicated as say Steven Erikson’s Malazan series, but I don’t see that as a negative. Where are the red lights when you want them. There were times when my mandatory 30min cycling blew out and other times when I wished I didn’t get to work so quick. Michael Kramer’s deep tones complimented the richness of the prose which served to create an immersive reading/listening experience that had me looking forward to my times on the exercise bike and the commute to and from work. This is my first Brandon Sanderson novel and I have to say it was a real treat.
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