Shadows of Self
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Shadows of Self

by Brandon Sanderson

2015•Fantasy•383 pages

Taste attributes: fantasydetectivewesternfresh & originalimaginaryintricatesolving the riddle/not as it seemsfighting evilcomplex relationship

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Boxlist takeAn otherworldly fantasy novel that is fresh and layered. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.3 / 5

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About This Book

Shadows of Self shows Mistborn’s society evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

FantasyDetectiveWesternSolving the riddle/not as it seemsFighting evilComplex relationship

Subjects

MagicReligious disputationsDomestic terrorismImaginary places

Details

Author
Brandon Sanderson
Published
2015
Pages
383
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