Sunday, July 30, 2023

#BookReview: The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson






Synopsis: #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson meshes Jason Bourne and epic fantasy in this captivating adventure that throws an amnesiac wizard into time travel shenanigans—where his only hope of survival lies in recovering his missing memories.

A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the “real world” should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit. The few fragments he managed to save provide clues to his situation, but can he figure them out in time to survive?



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Rating: 3 Stars
My Review: This is actually my first Sanderson book but sadly I think it is also my last.  His type of writing and humor are just not for me.  I found the book hard to follow and part of it just felt weird to say the least.  I am somewhat not sure what to even say about this one.  It was just odd. 











Review

Praise for Brandon Sanderson

“Epic in every sense.” ―
The Guardian on The Way of Kings

“Brandon Sanderson’s reputation is finally as big as his novels.” ―
The New York Times on Words of Radiance

“If you’re a fan of fantasy and haven’t read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses.” ―
Forbes on Mistborn

“A fresh view of how a world can grow, building new dimensions into the best of the old. Sanderson continues to show that he is one of the best authors in the genre.” ―
Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law

“Sanderson’s fresh ideas on the source and employment of magic are both arresting and original […] Think brisk. Think fun. Enjoy.” ―
Kirkus on The Alloy of Law

“Mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing and wonderful, robust characters…Sanderson is a writer to watch.” ―
Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Elantris

About the Author

Brandon Sanderson grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. His bestsellers have sold 30 million copies worldwide and include the Mistborn® Trilogy and its sequels; the Stormlight Archive novels; and other novels, including The RithmatistSteelheart, and Skyward. He won a Hugo Award for The Emperor's Soul, a novella set in the world of his acclaimed first novel, Elantris. Additionally, he was chosen to complete Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time® sequence. Visit his website for behind-the-scenes information on all his books.









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1 comments:

This book is very much not typical Sanderson. While I enjoyed it, it's definitely a case of the author trying something diliberatly different. You're doing yourself a huge disservice if it's the only book is his you ever read.

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