Mistborn

I tried reading this a few years ago and stopped somewhere around the 200-page mark because I hated Vin. The magic system is fascinating and well considered, but that wasn't enough to keep me engaged. I picked it up again last week, hoping I could make it through this time. I ran into the same problem, finding Kelsier compelling and Vin aggravating. Knowing that Vin is the protagonist and Kelsier doesn't get much focus in later books (yes, I looked up spoilers!) didn't help matters. I gave it two good tries, but it just isn't for me.

The first quarter of the book is weak, boring, and I almost stopped reading. Is good that I didn't because the story, narration, and overall writing gets much better. What I like about the story is that it shows the flaws in the characters and the consequences making them more alive as opposed to too fictional because of obvious plot armor.

I can't say I wasn't entertained, but somehow I wasn't 100% sold. The characters were relatable, and I liked the general comradery of the main characters.

It was a good change from my usual fare, even though the magic system (which was cool) felt a bit too much like science fiction with it's many rules and identifiable patterns.