Why Read Elantris?

Yeah it's his first published book, but that doesn't mean it ain't good!
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[@Scp4521]

Me, who's read Elantris twice: ah, the perfect video to watch

[@TheCosmerenaut]

I figured people who've read it wouldn't mind, and people who haven't might benefit.

[@SparksArtandCosplay]

Haha I’ve read it over 5 times! (This is not meant to demean you) I love all of the Brandon books

[@AnythingMachine]

One of my favorite lines in the entire Cosmere: You have failed utterly, Hoed. You are not one of them; you haven’t the powers you promised us you’d gain. You’ve accomplished nothing. What beauty is there in this situation?” Hoid stepped out over the pool with one foot. “You do not know me well, friend, so I will forgive such a silly question. The beauty? It lies in the fact that there are secrets that remain unknown.” He smiled broadly. “And I love a good puzzle.”

[@snowdrop9810]

Where is that? I NEED IT

[@AnythingMachine]

@@snowdrop9810 elantris epilogue

[@BagginsWulf]

"There is beauty in every disaster, friend, if you are clever enough to find it."

[@TheCosmerenaut]

The 10th Anniversary edition adds *so much.*

[@symbolguy3609]

“There is always another secret.” -Kelsier

[@TheEnricgs]

Hrathen looking like Snape is spot on! 😂💀

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Pretty sure it's been my visualization since I first read the book.

[@RosiYYAP]

Hrathen's arc is genuinely so good. Even if the majority of it can feel a bit clunky, i still stand by Hrathen as one of my fav characters across everything

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Absolutely agree. Hrathen is easily top 10.

[@DaveyJonesPewbacca]

my current favorite pet theory is Elantris is just Sanderson grappling with the part he played in westernizing east Asian countries (specifically Korea)

[@TheCosmerenaut]

You know, totally valid theory.

[@symbolguy3609]

Why read the prose version of White Sand? It’s Brandon Sanderson’s only Cosmere book series to be in comicbook form! If I could draw and afford one or more illustrators on a regular basis, I would write comicbooks myself!

[@JoeMama410]

I read Elantris once via audiobook and wasn’t a big fan. But I’m also finding that I don’t connect as well with his works that I listen to. I think seeing the words aids my memory better and helps me form images better in my mind.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

I've heard the audiobook is rough. I'm a print man though, so I haven't confirmed.

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

I struggled a little with Elantris at first, but then the payoff at the end was incredible. I loved it!

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Exactly how I felt.

[@johnlienhart2717]

I'm a sucker for city building in just about anything, so I had a really good time during the Raiden chapters, also it has a small child brutally murdered off screen because of the actions of the main character, so that's fun. I really like the dynamic between Hrathen and Dilaf, and the part when Hrathen tries to send him away hand me rolling. The reveal of what happened to Elantris is one of my favorites in anything, it's a classic "they pretry much just tell you in chapter one" you just don't realize it until much later.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Exactly. The reveal is so *SANDERSON!*

[@mudbutt42]

I just read the entire cosmere in about 90 days, I basically read it in release order, except Elantris, I saved that for almost last, and besides not already knowing a couple characters in lost metal, I think it was the correct choice for me, If I were to have read it 1st I don't know if I wouldn't love it as much as I do. I'm obsessed with this world and the magic systems and I think it's because of the build up of information I have from all the rest of it, I want a sequel to this almost as bad as warbreaker

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Seeing all the hints teased everywhere else would be pretty fun. That's basically why I'm doing my Cosmere Connections series!

[@tonyoliver4920]

I read this first. I found it a bit of a slog at first, but it really picks up. My second read was on audiobook, it was much more enjoyable. Also ive read everything cosmere, including unreleased... Well ive read everything sanderon, except the librarian books! And the new wiards guide book, i so hope theres a towl Easter Egg in there!!! But ill settle for "DON'T PANIC"

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Oh Tony, you've gotta read Alcatraz. They are exactly your type of humor.

[@Bittmap]

I started with Mistborn. Then when I decided to actually dive into The Cosmere I went back and read Elantris. I'll admit I wasn't impressed. It's. Just. So. Gloomy! But having caught up to all the published Cosmere books I do want to go back and give it a second try. Knowing what I know now, and knowing how important and powerful the Dor is. I definitely want to re-read it.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

The re-read was a lot more satisfying than the first time through for me.

[@insertname5371]

Ill say this being far more pessimistic about it to new readers I find makes them like it more. If you hook them into mist born and the cosmere and lowball it they come out pleasantly surprised which I think is nice.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Ensuring it exceeds lowered expectations.

[@TalonSvarog]

Was my first Cosmere read, kind of enjoyed it.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

It's worth its inclusion, at the very least.

[@TalonSvarog]

@@TheCosmerenaut Agreed. Not quite as polished as Sanderson's later Cosmere works, but is a good introduction to his style

[@Marco_Onyxheart]

It's definitely not my favourite. But I did read it twice and I never do anything twice. So it's already pretty good.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

The re-read is very satisfying.

[@tannerflowers1994]

love seeing your sub count go up. Just commenting to help the algorithm

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Thanks for the bump!

[@joshhickeysmoviereviews]

It's on my list to read. Once I finish the last 2 Mistborn books, it's next up

[@TheCosmerenaut]

It's not necessarily great, but it's *solidly* good.

[@tonyoliver4920]

I'd go with arcanum unbound... If you haven't read it... Is that mistborn era 1 or 2 What have you read??

[@Eternal_anguish]

I love this book so much, but the communication issues during the princess’s trial are mind bogglingly infuriating

[@TheCosmerenaut]

That's my main frustration with sitcoms. JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER.

[@krich404]

I'm currently working on rereading Elantris. It's been slow but great.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

That's about what my experience was the first time I got through it. It's a lot easier on the second go-round.

[@GoErikTheRed]

Guess who has two thumbs and will now forever picture Hrathen as Alan Rickman? Thanks for that

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Just doing my job.

[@logancole5101]

Elantris is one of my favorites, and the only thing that has ever got me, a person with Autism and a fear of needles to want a tattoo.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Ooh, a tattoo of what?

[@logancole5101]

​@@TheCosmerenautif I did, which is unlikely, I would get one of the Aons like Edo.

[@nibblitman]

So going to say this real round about to not spoil for people. I feel like a specific religion in this book is related to the main conflict in Lost Metal.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Interesting...

[@mattadams4426]

Ive always pronounced Hrathan like Nathan 🤷 Dont see him as snape though...more regal sounding and looking to me

[@TheCosmerenaut]

He wasn't Snape-sounding to me, just Snape-looking.

[@maxjensenjames9622]

Watching your video nearly a year after you posted it to decide if I should use my audible credit to buy Elantris 😂

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Well, did I convince you?

[@WebbstreMain]

When you spend more time googling the unreleased book titles listed in the video than the actual length of the video...

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Many of them are available here: www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/90860-verified-locations-for-unpublished-content-sample-chapters-and-published-short-fiction/

[@WebbstreMain]

@@TheCosmerenaut Thank you! I have WoK Prime but didn't know most of the other things were a thing

[@danehardy1898]

Unmortality! 🤣

[@TheCosmerenaut]

You never die, but are you actually alive?

[@dusbus2384]

I've tried it a few times and just can't get through it. Ymmv

[@TheCosmerenaut]

It took me several attempts.

[@sinistermephisto65]

disagree. Elantris was a slog to get thruat first WoK is the most accesible

[@TheCosmerenaut]

I wouldn't say WoK is the most accessible; the learning curve for the world itself is *steep.* Worth it, but steep.

[@wwellthemage8426]

Mormons? Could have sworn they were called Latter-day saints of the Church of Jesus Christ

[@TheCosmerenaut]

*The Church*

[@ericwallace3175]

Nah, Serene is pronounced serene

[@TheCosmerenaut]

Yes, it is.

[@TheCosmerenaut1]

I read every cosmere book besides this one. But it looks kinda wack so ima skip it. I’ve seen no lore from elantris that means much in any other books so I’m good.

[@TheCosmerenaut]

I think it's going to get more and more significant, especially with what we've now seen in Stormlight and Tress.

[@hectorrivera5416]

Shit take this book is so good