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A review by horizon_9
Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds by Brandon Sanderson
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This collection of short stories is really just one book. It reads as a book with three parts with the focus on another case in each part. The cases are a bit reminiscent of Black Mirror episodes, in that they all deal with some futuristic technology that have potentially far reaching consequences if they were to actually exist. I especially found the concept of the camera which can take pictures of the past interesting and would have loved to see that explored further.
The person investigating these cases is Stephen Leeds, who has a veritable army of aspects, sort of imaginary people, helping him out to solve the mysteries. Each aspect representing a different area of expertise. Along the way Stephen struggles with the place these aspects have in his life and I think I liked the resolution of this internal conflict.
I never like Sanderson's non-fantasy books as much as his fantasy ones, and that does continue to hold true for this one as well, but it was a entertaining read nonetheless.
The person investigating these cases is Stephen Leeds, who has a veritable army of aspects, sort of imaginary people, helping him out to solve the mysteries. Each aspect representing a different area of expertise. Along the way Stephen struggles with the place these aspects have in his life and I think I liked the resolution of this internal conflict.
I never like Sanderson's non-fantasy books as much as his fantasy ones, and that does continue to hold true for this one as well, but it was a entertaining read nonetheless.