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Posted 2016-04-12 2:48 PM (#13231 - in reply to #12273)
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Location: Middle TN, USA		The Final Empire: I finished the book April 2nd, but I had already put the second book on reserve when I was 400 pages in. I thought the book was vey well written, and not just a well written fantasy book, but just a great book. Period. The characters and the world were brought to life in a natural way. I loved that although there was a love interest, Mr. Sanderson was smart enough to bring in an age appropriate love interest for Vin. Because Kelsier, if not old enough to be her Dad, was old enough to be a creepy uncle. But the romance was light and that was even more appreciated.

The funny thing about this book was really when you think about it, it would be harder to find a more clichd story. Now again, before all the fans start foaming at the mouth and calling for my head,It did not matter that this was a tired old story plot, because it was so well written, it felt fresh and new. It was only after I had finished the book and really started thinking about it critically that I realized how clichd the story was. If that is not the sign of a great writer, I just don't know what is!!

I'm looking forward to book 2 The Well of Ascension. I guess I was wrong about Vin's parentage, but there is still a niggling sensation in the back of my mind that there is something there. I don't think we have heard the last about Vin's parentage, maybe in a future book?

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