The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel

A solid book, but leaves loose ends

Another good book in the Mistborn series by Sanderson. Excellent narration by Michael Kramer helps to bring the characters to life (although I felt he had trouble with the half cockney, half Aussie accent of Wayne, but it was entertaining in any case).

Whilst this novel is fundamentally a detective work and not my usual cup of tea, I did enjoy it tremendously. It's some few centuries on from the fall of the Final Empire: we have guns, trains, electricity, horseless carriages (well, I never!!!!) and new fangled machines.

It's all reminiscent of 19th century England or North America as you so desire to envisage. Sanderson provides a great setting and a well thought out plot. The characters aren't as powerful or versatile as the old true Mistborns, but within that constraint there's a lot of intricate and detailed use of the skills they have available which makes for interesting visualisations of how they achieve things. It's different, but still similar enough to what came before to keep it interesting.

There are still some ties to the distant past giving a feeling of familiarity so one is totally disassociated from the original trilogy.

I fervently hope that Sanderson follows this novel up to get on with the unfinished business and tie up the loose ends that the end of the book leaves us at. There is certainly a full novel worth of material to do so.

In short, if you're a fan of Sanderson and this genre, you'll like this book. I highly recommend it.

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An amazing audio experience (the whole trilogy)

Would you listen to The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel again? Why?

Yes, because it's a great novel

What does Michael Kramer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The second character, Wayne, has a way of impersonating people that relies heavily on accents (and hats). Honestly, simply reading it will not be as great an experience as hearing the narrator bring these rich accents to life. This goes on throughout the whole Mistborn 2nd Era trilogy.

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Good continuation of the series

The plot had a few technical issues but, on the whole, a very enjoyable narrative. Great writer.

This is an awesome story and definetly worth it!

What made the experience of listening to The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel the most enjoyable?

Sanderson's storytelling skills, along with his incredible imagination when it comes the powers / skills and there many uses that would never DREAM of!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wayne. His humor and personality make the whole book more fun.

What about Michael Kramer’s performance did you like?

Michael Kramer is still the best Audiobook performance I know.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Double Gold

Detective Novel with Allomancy

Sufficiently different to the rest of the Mistborn series to make it interesting, but at heart a detective story. Plenty of detail in the fights can go on a bit but a good listen all the same. (Why do authors insist on 'said' do they not own a thesaurus? In written form it isnt as obvious but when spoken it can be irritating.)

Gap filler

Well worth a read. Not up to his usual standard, and more of a side story than his usual epic. If you read the previous mist born series then you will enjoy the revisit.

Sanderson delivers!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have already recommended this book to a friend of mine.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel?

The book compares to all of the previous Mistborn novels. Although the setting is more modern and the characters are all new, I still get the same good feeling I got when reading the previous novels. Magical system works very well, the dialogue is interesting and fun, the pace of the novel is well balanced, good characters.

What about Michael Kramer’s performance did you like?

Kramer is my favorite reader. He always performs well.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was indeed, it was hard to lay it aside.

Any additional comments?

It's too short! I would be surprised if this was the last book in this series.

Mistborn on a steam train!

Would you listen to The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel again? Why?

No. It's worth a good listen, but not a repeat listen. However, some will enjoy a repeat just to listen to Wayne's jokes.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting bit was the

Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer – was your favorite?

Wayne was the most fun character in Brandon Sanderson's books - period! Too many of Brandon's characters are straight good, bad or definedly mixed.

Wayne, however, provided comic relief which should be encouraged in all heavy set novels.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Although I was pining for return of characters from the original Mistborn series.

Any additional comments?

Even though a period story, it didn't stay true to the period setting. For example, parents were

First book I have ever given fives all round

If you could sum up The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel in three words, what would they be?

Metal, Magic, and Guns!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Alloy of Law: A Mistborn Novel?

I can't say too much without risking spoilers; but how the guns and the magic work together is so cool.

Which scene was your favorite?

I can't say without spoilers.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Well read, very well read by Michael Kramer. I could listen to her all day long.

Any additional comments?

Buy it now or be sad.