/lit/ - Literature

>>12704714
No. Malazan doesn't even have a main character.

>Dust of Dreams has only been mentioned a handful of times since its release
Surprising. I enjoyed Toll the Hounds after about the first 20% or so. What can I expect in Dust of Dreams, boys?

I'm 70something% through Meddling Kids. This shit is NUTS like you wouldn't believe, niggas.

>>8609658
I'd say there is enough ambiguity to what happens regarding specific characters to not have clear defined end-states if a specific character would always fit a specific role. You can see the few shades of grey with characters like Kelsier, Wayne, and Kaladin. I genuinely believe nothing ulterior will occur involving Adolin and if so, I'll eat my hat. The most that /could/ happen is him joining one of the Orders but that would feel a bit cheap considering Dalinar and Renarin are already Knights. On a side note, I feel that it is cheap making Renarin canon-autistic.

Also, isn't Wayne's 'God' the God Beyond? Pretty sure that had nothing to do with his past, and subsequent gun phobia. Although this just reminded me of the ending of SoS and I forgot how amazing that moment was.

>>8392516
Yes, it is hard sci-fi. That is what he writes. I'm glad you understand the term and were able to reiterate known facts.

>>8392518
Haven't read them. Looked up a synopsis of the original book and wasn't interested, so meh. Too bad for me as the author duo sounds appealing.

>>8293563
>Brandon
>locking himself into any series
Pick one.

How is Timelike Infinity? I read the collection of short stories so I'm a bit curious about the inevitable transition to full novel. I actually read the first ~3 chapters and am enjoying it fairly quick although the interaction between Michael and his dad's Virtual came off as completely unrealistic. I hope the rest of the people in this novel aren't the same.

>>7975182
I don't think it's really "bait" but remember that the huge majority of shitposters are literal underage children who 1) obsess over turning any conceivable topic into an argument, 2) are unable to comprehend the fact that other people have different beliefs/opinions/perspectives/etc., and 3) must have the last word during any exchange.

>>7970819
What happened to make Damien think he can be redeemed? Seems like a notable personality shift on Damien's part.

>Tarrant clone kills Tarrant
Oh shit. That does seem really dumb.

How does his Hunter persona stick around? And what's up with the Fae? Did Tarrant's death block the ability to use the Fae or something?

>>7561877
No problem. I'm going to specialize in Chronomancy when I become a wizard.

>>7563149
>the industry has fostered a rabid hatred of self-publishing and web novels
Why is that? Seems like it may be the only route for newcomers to venture into. Is that the main reason why?

>>7224691
>Hoping for some kind of interdimensional Cosmere travel/space opera eventually
Well anon, cut your dick off and call yourself Caitlyn because that is EXACTLY what the future Mistborn trilogy will be. A space opera where Allomancy is used to achieve FTL travel and Hoid is the main character, I shit you the fuck not. It's also supposed to be the finale to the Cosmere so shit will be all over the goddamn place.

Speaking of magitech, I think a good example of that would lie in the fabrials on Roshar, and I am sure there are other items around the Shardworlds that would suffice but I get what you mean.

I'm reading some threads about SoS now and some theories regard Paalm having two spikes most of the time but with the 'wonderspike' possibly/likely being from Autonomy, it would keep her autonomous from Harmony. Also, the spike is from a Shard we know so Autonomy seems to fit.

Another interesting note is that Autonomy is a direct opposite from Dominion.

>>6777526
I don't remember the names but you can probably find them on Sanderson's website. I believe he mostly uses two different guys for his artwork and illustrations.

>>6643902
Nah he said he's now aiming for one SA book every two years

Can't tell much from this one either but I'll include it.

>>5950284
THE PEARLS
THE PEARRRRRRRLS
>I am a Stick!

>>5309543
More like year-and-a-half.

>>5309551
They are going to be split into two five-book parts but still an overarching series within an overarching series.