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Defending Elysium (2000)

by Brandon Sanderson(Favorite Author)

4.16 of 5 Votes: 2

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review 1: A sci-fi based novelette from Sanderson and one that I actually very much enjoyed. This is a story focused around our main character Jason who works for the PC (Phone Company) which is basically the ruling technological company of this world. The world itself is actually not Earth, this is an intergalactic and space-based story with new worlds and alien races all thrown into it.I would say that this is a great little read and one that I thoroughly enjoyed despite the fact that it took less than 45mins to get through. there are some nice twists and it's actually pretty dense and well formed as a story even though it's pretty short so that's a great quality.Overall I'd say that this is a great addition to a Sanderson collection and as it's free to read on his website why not... more give it a go!?
review 2: Fantastic sci-fi novelette that I listened to, (in an awesome audio version narrated by Nick Camm, who is a very good narrator) today while cleaning the house for Wednesday night small groups. I normally don't read science fiction, I'm definitely more of a fantasy guy, but holy crap this was good. I've enjoyed both of Brandon's science fiction short-form works, but this one is definitely my favorite of the two. Super interesting concept, centered around a phone company that accidentally makes first contact with psionic aliens and then ends up being in charge of the direction of human society. Great characters, awesome magic system (maybe that's why I liked it so much), and a grand scope that I found immensely entertaining.Highly recommended! :) less

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