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Elantris

By Brandon Sanderson

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780765350374

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Elantris was the capital of Arelon: gigantic, beautiful, literally radiant, filled with benevolent beings who used their powerful magical abilities for the benefit of all. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. Ten yearContinue

Elantris was the capital of Arelon: gigantic, beautiful, literally radiant, filled with benevolent beings who used their powerful magical abilities for the benefit of all. Yet each of these demigods was once an ordinary person until touched by the mysterious transforming power of the Shaod. Ten years ago, without warning, the magic failed. Elantrians became wizened, leper-like, powerless creatures, and Elantris itself dark, filthy, and crumbling.Arelon's new capital, Kae, crouches in the shadow of Elantris. Princess Sarene of Teod arrives for a marriage of state with Crown Prince Raoden, hoping -- based on their correspondence -- to also find love. She finds instead that Raoden has died and she is considered his widow. Both Teod and Arelon are under threat as the last remaining holdouts against the imperial ambitions of the ruthless religious fanatics of Fjordell. So Sarene decides to use her new status to counter the machinations of Hrathen, a Fjordell high priest who has come to Kae to convert Arelon and claim it for his emperor and his god. But neither Sarene nor Hrathen suspect the truth about Prince Raoden. Stricken by the same curse that ruined Elantris, Raoden was secretly exiled by his father to the dark city. His struggle to help the wretches trapped there begins a series of events that will bring hope to Arelon, and perhaps reveal the secret of Elantris itself.A rare epic fantasy that doesn't recycle the classics and that is a complete and satisfying story in one volume, Elantris is fleet and fun, full of surprises and characters to care about. It's also the wonderful debut of a welcome new star in the constellation of fantasy.

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  • Elantris: Part 1

    Elantris was once the city where all men dreamed of living. Full of magic and marvels, its citizens were god-like in their appearance and had superhuman abilities. But now, Elantris is a place for the damned, offering only misery and despair for thos ... (read full critics)

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  • Absolutely brilliant and exciting, Elantris might very well be the best fantasy debut of the decade. Sanderson also proves that it doesn't take endless sagas to craft an excellent fantasy story. Elantris is more than a fantasy must-have, it's a masterpiece.

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    Matteo F. said on Apr 23, 2010 | Add your feedback

  • Possibly the best fantasy author out there.....

    Wow! When I heard that Sanderson was going to be finishing the Wheel of Time, I wanted to read some of his work to get a feel for his style. Instead, his first novel has become one of the most intricate yet easy to read books I've ever had the occasion to read. Sanderson has jumped to the top of ... (continue)

    Wow! When I heard that Sanderson was going to be finishing the Wheel of Time, I wanted to read some of his work to get a feel for his style. Instead, his first novel has become one of the most intricate yet easy to read books I've ever had the occasion to read. Sanderson has jumped to the top of my list as his writing far exceeds Jordan, Martin, Goodkind or any of the other fantasy writers I've read. I'm ready to start the Mistborn Trilogy.

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    shanetucker said on Jul 4, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • Interesting concept, but it has the depth of a children's book, and an incomprehensible naming scheme.

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    pktechgirl said on Jul 4, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • An excellent debut novel. Its also a one shot story, which is a rarity in the fantasy genre, though the ending leaves open a possibility for follow ups. I look forward to reading more of his work.

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    Braydin said on Jan 16, 2008 | Add your feedback

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