admonition : This clause contains spoiler for Mistborn Era 1 and minor spoilers for Mistborn Era 2 .
Summary
Mistbornfeatures some truly marvellous fantasy fictional character , andThe Hero of Agesmade me appreciate one underrated member of Kelsier ’s crew so much more . Brandon Sanderson ’s booksshine when it issue forth to character work , and this is patent from the veryfirstMistborninstallment . Characters like Vin and Elend grow significantly in just one book , but even Sanderson ’s supporting shake off undergoes major ontogenesis by the end of the serial .
The Hero of Ageshighlights just how far Kelsier ’s crew has come , and some characters ' transformation are more subtle than others . I was particularly caught off safety by how authoritative Spook became in the last book , as I had n’t been give attention to him before . Sanderson sneakily put to work Spook ’s growth intoThe Well of Ascension , and he feels like a unlike someone by the timeThe Hero of Agesarrives . It ’s a testament to the author ’s writing that he accomplish this with a setting character , foretell his importanceduringMistbornEra 2 .
There is n’t much I would change about the original Mistborn trilogy , but I wish Era 1 spent a bit more time on one Well of Ascension plot line .
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The Hero Of Ages Made Me Appreciate Spook So Much More
His POV Chapters Make It Easier To Understand & Root For Him
Lestibournes — better known as Spook — is present throughout the originalMistborntrilogy , but he ’s relegated to a indorse part in the first two books . At first , it seems as though Spook ’s awkward nature is play for kicks , but Sanderson gets serious about giving him a part in the story later on on . Spook begin to blossom out inThe Well of Ascension , andThe Hero of Ageshighlights his growth by giving him POV chapter . It also yield him a larger role in the narrative , as he obtains the big businessman to burn more than one metal and wee-wee a major discovery about Ruin .
The Hero of Agesmakes it far easy to exhort for Spook , as he ’s unwavering in his views and comes through when it matters most .
SeeingMistborn ’s dispute from Spook ’s position allow me to appreciate his character reference more , as it ’s difficult to understand him from Vin ’s or Elend ’s POVs . Perhaps it ’s easier to spell him off because the other members of the work party do . However , lecturer get greater penetration into his personality and beliefs in the thirdMistbornbook . The Hero of Agesmakes it far comfortable to cheer for Spook , as he ’s unwavering in his view and come through when it matters most . I ’m glad Sanderson delivered on his arc ; it make for a pleasant surprise .
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Spook Has Some Of The Best Character Development In The Original Mistborn Trilogy
Brandon Sanderson Subtly Weaves It Into The Story
On first read , it feels like Spook ’s larger role number out of nowhere inThe Hero of Ages — but Sanderson really builds towards it in the old books . Spook has heroic moments inThe terminal EmpireandThe Well of Ascension , but they ’re more pernicious than the other character ' accomplishment . Overall , Spook ’s character growth feels quiet admit rather than thrown in your face . This makes it more compelling , as it come off as instinctive and realistic .
This is why I believe Spook has some of the good character developmentin the originalMistborntrilogy . In fact , I ’d reason that it ’s up there with that of the independent characters . Most of the members of Kelsier ’s crew are adults . And while they change over the path of the series , their maturation is minimum . Because Spook , Vin , and Elend are teens and young adult , they ’re able-bodied to grow up more noticeably . The final stage result is telling on all figurehead , but Spook ’s is the most surprising .
How Spook Changes From The Early Mistborn Books To The Hero Of Ages
He’s More Active & Self-Assured In The Third Book
Part of the reason Spook ’s growth is so surprising inThe Hero of Agesis because he ’s awkward and fairly passive in the first two Koran . While it ’s light that Spook looks up to Kelsier and partake his belief , he ’s very much still a kid . He makes advance towards an uninterested Vin and follow orders without much fanfare . By contrast , Spook show that he ’s adequate to of actively making decisions and campaign for his beliefs inThe Hero of Ages . He occur into his own , and that perfectly coiffure the stage for his restitution inMistbornEra 2 .
Spook also feels more self - assured in the finalMistbornbook , which likely contributes to his ability to make smart telephone call and fight his enemy . This makes him a more intriguing fibre to follow , and even his flaws are more interesting from his breaker point of survey . weirdo is validation that view matters when it come in to storytelling . By include his , Mistbornsold me on Spook ’s character after the first two book did n’t . I was n’t expect to revel abuse into his shoes , but I ’m glad Sanderson ’s serial publication prove me awry .
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