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Bezig met laden... Yumi and the Nightmare Painterdoor Brandon Sanderson
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This book was my first venture into the world of Brandon Sanderson. I was not expecting that ending. It had me in tears. I loved the characters and their development. Loved seeing Yumi becoming stronger and more vocal through the book for what she wanted and needed. Loved the anonymous narrator(Sanderson himself?) I really, really liked this (with the slight caveat of occasional Cosmere references that I think might confuse new readers, or at least those who haven't read Late act twists were pretty surprising, and it works itself out in the end. I can't wait for the physical version of this- the illustrations were gorgeous zooming in on ebook, but in print is going to be beautiful. The narrator here seemed a bit more obtrusive than in [b:Tress of the Emerald Sea|60531406|Tress of the Emerald Sea (The Cosmere)|Brandon Sanderson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672574587l/60531406._SY75_.jpg|95396305], but I think that's because he's a little more involved there than here. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter is the third of Brandon Sanderson's Secret Projects and is another tale in the Cosmere. Before digging in to read the book I flipped through to check out the art, which appeared to be Japanese/anime inspired. Turns out I guessed correctly though I'm not familiar with the inspirations used for this story. Two main characters, two worlds, one story. Yumi lives in a land of sun and heat, where the people request help from spirits for their daily living needs. Painter lives in a world of twilight and neon energy, where the occasional nightmare comes to life to feed on unsuspecting sleepers. Through a seeming quirk of fate Yumi and Painter find their lives are crossed as each begins to experience the other's world and start to understand the mystery of what's really going on. I found Yumi to be a highly enjoyable read. Such a sweet story about art, friendship, a slow burn romance, spirits and saving a planet. And Hoid, of course. I am really enjoying Hoids voice in telling this story and Tress though it was more muted in this installment. I hope there's more stories told by Hoid in the future. This was a very different style from Sanderson's other work. I ended up liking both Yumi and Painter very much. Yumi is an interesting mix of sweet and sternly disciplined while Painter is seemly the goof off yet highly talented artist. Their relationship was a joy to read and shows how much Sanderson has grown in the romance department. The resolution to their story even brought a tear to my as it felt so perfect for these characters. I can say that while I was on the right track to solving the mystery, I was also very very wrong! The Cosmere references I picked up on were minimal. I really need to read Stormlight Archive. I feel like I've said that a lot this year. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Fantasy.
Fiction.
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HTML: From the #1 Kickstarter campaign of all timeâ??#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson adds to his Cosmere universe of Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive a standalone novel especially for fans of Asian pop culture. Narrated by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer. There is a world of endless night, surrounded by an even deeper darkness. Filled with nightmares come to life, twisted shapes that slink to windows and slide across floors to look down on helpless faces. There is another world so bright it burns. Filled with stacked stones that call forth miracles, raised by callused hands that tremble in their work. Between these worlds two souls collide, entwine. Yumi's life is spent in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid to her societyâ??but she longs for a single day as a normal person. Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a heroâ??which has led to heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. Both face the world alone. Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds. If they cannot unravel their mysterious connection before it's too late, they risk forever losing not only the bond growing between them, but the very worlds they've always struggled to protect. Note from Brandon: Sometimes a story emerges like magic. Unexpected, unprompted. You build an outline in days, craft worlds during a compulsive daydream, and develop characters with a burst of imagination like the brief flash of a firework. That was this novel for me. The unanticipated story of two people who find one another. May your dreams live as mine sometimes Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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While I don't think this book is particularly groundbreaking in any particular respect, I feel like I was drawn in by every element, from the vivid and creative worlds and the characterisation of Yumi and Painter, to the coalescing plot and the themes that brought it to its climax. What was especially powerful to me was Sanderson's use of perspective in the storytelling, which felt grounded while at the same time showing how meaningful it can be to see things from another's eyes. This is really a book of contrasts, and the way that Sanderson was able to balance opposing worlds, seemingly incompatible attitudes, different cultures, and changes in tone from levity and seriousness, was quite masterful. Add to this the very strong emotional payoffs in the final quarter and some of Sanderson's best prose, and it's really hard to ask for much more.
Admittedly it wasn't all perfect - there is an explanatory info dump towards the end of the book which I didn't feel was completely necessary and interrupted the flow of the story somewhat, and it's certainly arguable if the conclusion would have been more impactful without the final scene for Yumi and Painter, but ultimately I don't think these detracted from my enjoyment of the book. I believe Sanderson has said this was his personal favourite of his Secret Projects, and I'm so far in agreement. Highly recommended for any fantasy, anime or character-driven fans - definitely in my top tier of Sanderson books. ( )