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
