Reviews
“Elantris is the finest novel of fantasy to be written in many years. Brandon Sanderson has created a truly original world of magic and intrigue, and with the rigor of the best science fiction writers he has made it real at every level.” —Orson Scott Card
“Elantris . . . is marked by vivid and strongly drawn characters and ingenious plot twists that will keep the reader turning pages. Don’t miss it!” —Katherine Kurtz, New York Times bestselling author of the Deryni series
“Outstanding fantasy debut . . . . The intrigue and excitement grow steadily in this smoothly written, perfectly balanced narrative; by the end readers won’t want to put it down.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“A completely unique world that enfolds the reader in mystery and wonder right through till the last page.” —Romantic Times BookClub Magazine
“Brandon Sanderson is the real thing–an exciting storyteller with a unique and powerful vision. Elantris is one of the finest debuts I’ve seen in years.” —David Farland
“Elantris is a new Ben Hur for the fantasy genre, with a sweeping, epic storyline and well-drawn and sympathetic characters.” —Kevin J. Anderson
“While every new fantasy author is hailed as unique, new, and different, Brandon Sanderson’s Elantris does indeed provide an absorbing adventure in a unique, different, and well-thought-out fantasy world, with a few nifty twists as well.” —L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
“Sanderson’s fantasy debut offers a vibrant cast of characters and a story of faith and determination set against a vividly portrayed world . . . filled with surprising twists and turns and a conclusion both satisfying and original.” —Library Journal, Starred Review
