The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England (Secret Projects 2)

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The premise of this story is that somewhere in the future, people have created a business selling alternate realities to people. Most of them with the premise of controlling them. And somehow our main character ends up dumped in one of these realities with no idea how he got there or even who he is. The story follows him in this universe, figuring out who he is and helping the people of the reality - while also finding out that there are other people from his time period here… and they aren’t the best of people. 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

Este es tan terrible como horrible. No deja de ser mi criterio. Aún así, advertidos quedáis. Es infumable y terriblemente decepcionante.. Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this story. I’ve only read a few of Brandon Sanderson’s novels ( something I intend to remedy), all in the ‘magical fantasy realm’ genre. This is something a wee bit different, combining his talent for world-building with a significant dose of Sci-fi.The more I’ve studied history, the more I’ve realized that grand achievements aren’t so much about aptitude as about timing. Just as nature abhors a vacuum, history will fill important roles with the people it has available.” I love Brandon Sanderson and anything that he writes, so I was so happy to be given access to this book! The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England. Sounds like a lot of fun. However it was subpar for Sanderson's work. Y ya para cerrar esta increíble reseña, tengo que destacar el DRAMA y la TELENOVELA que se mandó Brandon para el final. Llena de revelaciones y chisme sobre el pasado del protagonista.

Como dije el tono de este libro es mucho más parecido a la saga middle-grade de Sanderson, Alcatraz versus los Bibliotecarios Malvados, que cualquier otro libro adulto o juvenil que hubiera sacado en el último tiempo. Ya que se sostuvo por la narración en primera persona de protagonista y su forma de hacerlo, las bromas que hacía, los pensamientos que tenía y ese humor de autoburla, muy Alcatraz. That’s right. You guessed it. If you’ve enjoyed this writing style, it’s probably a good bet that you’ll enjoy this tale. Legal note: Our Plague-free Guarantee™ is void for all customers who refuse personal medial nannites. Enter your dimension at your own risk. Maybe bring a prefitted casket.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? I can’t go into any of this without spoiling, but let’s just say Sanderson created yet another lovable, round character whom we accompany on his literal and figurative journey – of both self-discovery and of discovery of an unknown magical world. Much like a medieval knight, he goes on several quests to help its people – from a mystical storyteller to an adventurous grandmother. And at some point goes by the name of Runian VonInternet of Cascadia.

This such a fun and whimsical read. It is fast paced, fun, and pretty goofy with low(ish) stakes and interdimensional travel.Now enough of that silliness. Let’s get to the worldbuilding as it’s quite extensive. For one thing, the juxtaposition of a futuristic world to a medieval setting is really entertaining, but it also means familiarizing yourself with two different sets of worlds/time periods which took me a bit to get used to. But I guess that’s par for the course for this blend of genres – and for Sanderson. Maybe that’s just me. Sylas K Barrett The Secret of the Sul’Dam: Subtle Changes to the Way the One Power Works in The Wheel of Time TV Series 2 hours ago Thank you so much to Netgalley and Orion Publishing Group for allowing me an e-arc copy of this book in exchange for my review. Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson What Are We Writing About When We Write About Ghosts? 1 hour ago

Para ser un Sanderson es bastante nefasto. Es tan nefasto que normalmente aunque saque el hacha, muestro cierto respeto que se debe. Pero este libro me ha parecido una de las mayores pérdidas de tiempo desde que empecé a leer. 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 If you're a fan of fantasy and haven't read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses." - Forbes on Mistborn A man awakens 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?Con sus recuerdos tocados y un manual de instrucciones al que le faltan la mitad de las páginas, un hombre despierta en lo que parece ser la Inglaterra medieval. En una divertida novela llena de humor que mezcla la ciencia ficción con la fantasía, acompañaremos a nuestro protagonista en una aventura a la vez que intenta aclarar quién es y qué hace allí. Do not be ashamed of your joy… Regardless of what aelv Ryan says. This is not a thing of shame. It is why I fight. It is why my sons bled. Never be ashamed of joy.” The door burst open. A figure stood framed in moonlight, a bowler on his head, a short cape covering his shoulders and coming down to his waist. Leído en inglés, animado y con ganas, previo a su publicación en unos días (jueves 27) por la editorial Nova. No me ha gustado nada, pero NADA el intento y digo intento de Brandon Sanderson de escribir con humor. No lo encontré para nada divertido y parece que se esfuerza demasiado, tanto que se nota de una manera que hasta da corte, por ser ingenioso. Fuerza tanto las cosas.