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The Emperor's Soul

Brandon Sanderson
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The Emperor's Soul

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012

Book Brief

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Brandon Sanderson

The Emperor's Soul

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy
Publication Year

2012

Publisher

Tachyon Publications

Audience

Adult

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Super Short Summary

In Brandon Sanderson's novella, The Emperor's Soul, a skilled forger named Shai is captured and coerced into a high-stakes mission to create a magically forged soul for the incapacitated Emperor of the Rose Empire. The narrative explores themes of identity, artistry, and redemption within a unique fantasy setting.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

127,458 ratings

89%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson is praised for its engaging plot, intricate magic system, and deep character development. Many readers appreciate its philosophical depth and creative world-building. Some find its novella length limiting for narrative expansion. Overall, it's a compelling read for fantasy enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Emperor's Soul?

Fans of imaginative world-building and intricate magic systems will enjoy The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson. Readers who appreciate works like Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind and Naomi Novik's Uprooted will find similar allure in its blend of fantasy and compelling character development.

4.5

127,458 ratings

89%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy
Publication Year

2012

Publisher

Tachyon Publications

Audience

Adult

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