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Local Authors => Brandon Sanderson => Topic started by: JoeC on March 28, 2007, 11:28:31 PM
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Yes, this is another post from someone who loved Mistborn. Sorry, I've just never felt so compelled to compliment a book before in my life.
To Brandon,
All I can think of is THANK YOU. I have never been so blown away from reading a book (and I've read a LOT of books.) You have truly renewed my love of reading and inspired me to go back to the typewriter myself. The characters, plot, pacing, etc.... were all perfect to me. Absolutely blown away. It's rare for me to show excitement or glee from watching a movie, nevermind a book! But the scene where Kelsier finally decides to take the Inquisitor on by himself was incredible! I couldn't stay seated. I literally had to read it standing up with a massive smile on my face. To provoke such a reaction from just words on a page is the greatest compliment (at least I think so) an author could receive. I absolutely think you deserve that compliment from me, and I hope you feel proud. You should.
In about September or October of last year I had just finished Lord of the Rings and another good fantasy book before that and I was in the mood for another one. I usually bounce around genres but I was on a "fantasy roll" for lack of a better phrase. I just didn't want another political thriller or horror story. So I went to Barnes & Noble and bought two books, one of them Mistborn. At the time the description on the inside cover made it seem half-interesting. A month and a half later when I finished the first book I picked up Mistborn and re-read the inside jacket. I decided that I had wasted my money and let the book sit in my closet for another three or four months (sorry Brandon I didn't know then what I know now! Don't take offense.) Last month I figured I'd read it anyway because I had paid for it and it was just sitting collecting dust. I was immediately hooked after Kelsier somehow killed Lord Tresting and destroyed his home. I needed to know how he did it. Long story short, for the next couple weeks it was hard to put the book down. I read it sparingly because I didn't want to blow through it in a day! There was too much to enjoy and I liked to reflect on certain chapters after I'd read them. You've truly done an amazing job with this book. I am definitely your fan now.
I eagerly await book two of the Mistborn trilogy. I'm glad it isn't that far down the road.Again, it's unreal the emotions I got out of that book. When Kelsier died I was so depressed! I understand it was for a purpose that couldn't be achieved while he was still alive, but I don't care.....haha. I liked him so much. He was so cool.
In closing I'd like to again say thank you for this book and congrats on a job well done. I'll try to keep my future posts shorter and more to the point. I just had so much to say after reading Mistborn. This post is actually short and to the point compared with how I truly feel. A more frank letter would be a rambling mesh of compliments sprinkled with a lot of excited expletives. "Holy ****!" or "God****!" would be used many times...LOL. I understand I can't do that here , so I restrained myself and waited a few days to gather my thoughts before I posted. I'll enjoy being a member of your fanclub and look forward to participating in other discussions.
You have a good day.
-Joe C
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Well, make sure to check out Elantris. :)
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Getting my hands on Elantris is definately in the top five "need to do" things in my life right now.
Thanks for the reply.
-Joe C
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Tage, for some reason your post got to me and I went out and bought Elantris. I am presently 80 pages into it and enjoying every word. Thanks.
-Joe C
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Wow, Tage--I didn't know your Jedi mind tricks worked over the internet now. I'd better be careful about what comments I read of yours . . .
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Also, you want offer me beautiful women who are single and attracted to somewhat nerdy guys.
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Error: No such target.
(ooo... that one's going to get me into some trouble)
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It's because the beautiful women attracted to somewhat nerdy guys are already married.
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I'd still get in trouble if I said that. Trust me.
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Actually, my experience is that Sigyn is generally right.
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I landed one. Granted, she's attracted to VERY nerdy guys (points at self) but that's beside the point.
I appreciate the compliments, JoeC. They mean a lot to me. I'm glad that you liked Mistborn so much! Don't judge Elantris too harshly compared to it; they're very different books, and I think I learned some things between writing it and Mistborn. Still, I think Elantris is a very good book with a lot to recommend it.
It's good to have you on the boards.
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I'd still get in trouble if I said that. Trust me.
I was going to say it but didn't for the same reason.
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WOW. Thanks for the response Brandon. I recognize the difference between the two books, and am currently enjoying Elantris thoroughly. I let you know what I think when I finish it. Glad to be a part of the boards and I'll talk to you later. Have a good day.
-Joe C
P.S. I think Sigyn is correct. If you want a beautiful girl who's attracted to somewhat nerdy guys, then chances are you'll have to steal her away from whatever geek she is currently with. Peace.
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I'm just waiting for the single girls to come smash us all to oblivion.
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The "get them before they're already married to some other nerd" thing is why Tage hangs out with so many underage girls.
P.S.: I cannot foresee a future in which making fun of Tage will ever get old.
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The "get them before they're already married to some other nerd" thing is why Tage hangs out with so many underage girls.
P.S.: I cannot foresee a future in which making fun of Tage will ever get old.
Yeah, well that's what happens when you make a name for youself as the Nicmo King... ;)
*ahem* Now then...
Single, beautiful woman that I am, I have come prepared with a sonic organ-disruption device and a laser knife.
Here, Sigyn, Sigyn. I've got somethiiiiing to show youuu.
Oh, and by the way, I think nerdy guys married to beautiful women only make such obviously incorrect statements so as to keep their wives oblivious to the fact that they still have competition should their men so choose to wander as a result of their being, well, men. ;D
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Error: No such target.
(ooo... that one's going to get me into some trouble)
ROFLMBO. That was killer.
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Oh snap.