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by Brandon Sanderson (Author), Rik Hoskin (Author), Julius Gopez (Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
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A brand new saga of magic and adventure by #1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson! On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss -- a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own.
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KIRKUS -- Okay, I admit it - I love when a novelist tackles writing comic books. Especially someone who writes those massive tomes filled with page after page of characters and worldbuilding. The two mediums are so different. Translating novel-writing skills to comics can't be easy given how they convey the bulk of the story through images and dialogue. You don't have the luxury of writing tens of thousands of words. Making that switch, you could get it wrong, it could fall flat. White Sand Volume 1 from Brandon Sanderson doesn't do that. It's the kind of graphic novel I absolutely adore. It feels heavier than its 160 pages. And in those pages, Sanderson, Rik Hoskin (Script) and Julius M. Gopez (Art), display a fascinating world. What I didn't know going in? This is an adaptation of an unpublished novel, set in Sanderson's Cosmere Cycle where Mistborn, Elantris, and The Stormlight Archive exist. It's the first of three planned books. On the planet Taldain, Kenton has a lot to prove. He is the son of the Lord Mastrell, a powerful Sand Master and leader of the Diem. But Kenton doesn't have any of theATFMB_White Sands Lord Mastrell's power, nor his respect. In fact, he can barely move sand at all. But he's clever, and good with a sword, and has applied himself to learning everything he can in order to prove himself to his father. Within the Diem, though, only the Sand Masters can have rank of worth, and Kenton would be a Mastrell or nothing. This leads him to take The Mastrell's Path, a dangerous race through the sands seeking five spheres hidden there, and he has to find them and complete the race in 100 minutes, or else fail completely. He sees this as his last chance to prove himself worthy. But even his victory in the Path does little to sway his father. When the Kerztians, an ancient enemy, ambush the Sand Masters, all hell breaks loose. The attack makes no sense, is brutal and devastating. Kenton finds himself alone in the desert, rescued by a group of Darksiders. Having lived his entire life in the sun, these newcomers are curious to him. They speak Dynastic, a language taught to him by his mother. They, having lived their entire lives without the sun, need a guide. Kenton agrees to guide them to the nearest town. But helping them only brings more danger and another attack by the Kerztians. And this time, Kenton finds he can't even muster the power he once had to defend himself. This book is amazing. The worldbuilding is dense and deep. We spend all of our time on the 'Dayside', a mostly-desert island with a fractured and diverse culture. The magic system - the way the Sand Masters can manipulate the sands, draw energy from the grains and even water - is very cool. Used sand turns black but the energy from the sun replenishes them. Using magic also dehydrates a Sand Master, so they have to be aware of how much power they're using. The political structure is interesting and complex. At some points, I had to reread in order to catch up. There's a great moment where we get a glimpse of how things on the Darkside of the planet work, which is something I hope we get more of in future volumes.

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White Sand Is the Hidden Gem of Sanderson's Cosmere” - Tor.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01E62OKF8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dynamite Entertainment (June 29, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 608323 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 157 pages
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  1. Brandon Sanderson

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    I’m Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers.

    Defiant, the fourth and final volume of the series that started with Skyward in 2018, comes out in November 2023, capping an already book-filled year that will see the releases of all four Secret Projects: Tress of the Emerald Sea, The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, and Secret Project Four (with its official title reveal coming October 2023). These four books were all initially offered to backers of the #1 Kickstarter campaign of all time.

    November 2022 saw the release of The Lost Metal, the seventh volume in the Mistborn saga, and the final volume of the Mistborn Era Two featuring Wax & Wayne. The third era of Mistborn is slated to be written after the first arc of the Stormlight Archive wraps up.

    In November 2020 we saw the release of Rhythm of War—the fourth massive book in the New York Times #1 bestselling Stormlight Archive series that began with The Way of Kings—and Dawnshard (book 3.5), a novella set in the same world that bridges the gaps between the main releases. This series is my love letter to the epic fantasy genre, and it’s the type of story I always dreamed epic fantasy could be. The fifth volume, Wind and Truth, is set for release in fall 2024.

    Most readers have noticed that my adult fantasy novels are in a connected universe called the Cosmere. This includes The Stormlight Archive, both Mistborn series, Elantris, Warbreaker, and various novellas available on Amazon, including The Emperor’s Soul, which won a Hugo Award in 2013. In November 2016 all of the existing Cosmere short fiction was released in one volume called Arcanum Unbounded. If you’ve read all of my adult fantasy novels and want to see some behind-the-scenes information, that collection is a must-read.

    I also have three YA series: The Rithmatist (currently at one book), The Reckoners (a trilogy beginning with Steelheart), and Skyward. For young readers I also have my humorous series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians, which had its final book, Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, come out in 2022. Many of my adult readers enjoy all of those books as well, and many of my YA readers enjoy my adult books, usually starting with Mistborn.

    Additionally, I have a few other novellas that are more on the thriller/sci-fi side. These include the Legion series, as well as Perfect State and Snapshot. There’s a lot of material to go around!

    Good starting places are Mistborn (a.k.a. The Final Empire), Skyward, Steelheart,The Emperor’s Soul, and Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians. If you’re already a fan of big fat fantasies, you can jump right into The Way of Kings.

    I was also honored to be able to complete the final three volumes of The Wheel of Time, beginning with The Gathering Storm, using Robert Jordan’s notes.

    Sample chapters from all of my books are available at brandonsanderson.com—and check out the rest of my site for chapter-by-chapter annotations, deleted scenes, and more.

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    Award winning author, New York Times Bestseller.

    Also writes under pen-name "James Axler" for the long-running "Deathlands" and "Outlanders" novels and audio originals.

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JimScriven
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Moving, Enjoyable Tale
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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I’d been thinking to read this at some point, never got around to it. Glad I finally did. An interesting story, with engaging characters, and a level of mystery and intrigue that I’m enjoying. As with any Sanderson work, the magic is unique and fun, although I’m pretty sure there’s more to learn on that account in the next two volumes. Continuing on!
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Denae C
4.0 out of 5 stars fun foray into the graphic medium
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
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Reader thoughts: Battle is bloody. I don't think I notice how much violence there is when I read, but seeing a page of dead people covered in patches of red; you can't avoid it.

I like the world and magic system (controlling sand, sand losing power, recharged by the sun) and limitations (magic requires water, the world doesn't rotate or have sunrises/sunsets) and people (the cultures are so fascinating when you can see the outfits!). I like the plot, too (other than all the death).

I would have appreciated seeing inside the MC's head more, seeing his struggle and grief. I imagine he's nervous stepping into the leadership role. I imagine he's panicking at the deadline and worrying about how he's going to save his clan. I imagine this, but I don't know for sure. This makes him seem a bit more 2D to me.

A few times, in a new scene/place with new characters, I felt lost. Why was she chasing that guy? Why did it matter? These are some of the rich ideas that could have been better in a novel.

Writer thoughts: I've never written a graphic novel, but I think I can speak to some of the pros and cons. I know what elements are good for stories, and I can see which would benefit and which would suffer.

What do you LOSE by going from a novel to a graphic novel?

The inner dialogue is the biggest loss, I think. Especially since Sanderson writes such good inner conflict and worries and ideas.

We learn less background and other cultural ideas. Yes, we get to see the differences between these people, but we don't learn their history or likes/dislikes unless they actually talk about these things. Does that person have a family? Is that one desperate for a job? Have those two been best friends since birth? There are still things I don't know about the MC, about his childhood and motivations that I wish I knew.

The non-visual senses are neglected. Sound is conveyed as well as it can be, but I found it unnatural. I finally decided the "ba-bump" in a black background was a heartbeat, not someone getting slowly beaten to death. There was no smell or taste at all, that I remember. It is also hard to know whether something you see is cold, hard, rough, or sticky. Pure text sometimes skips these, too, but not completely.

Flow feels more interrupted in this form. Yes, I have read fewer than a dozen graphic novels in my life, but my sense is that the flow is interrupted just slightly with each scene change. It felt like the story was chopped into tiny pieces rather than it all blending together.

What do you GAIN?

Do I need to say it? Pictures! A graphic novel is very visual. It could not be an audiobook. With a graphic novel, the reader can see the costumes, the danger of the sharp teeth, the majesty of a throne room, and even accents. That's right, the way people speak (their emphases, accents, language, and loudness) can be conveyed in color and font in a graphic novel.

I read this much faster than I would have had the story been a regular book. It took me around two hours to finish the graphic novel, whereas most Sanderson books take me closer to ten. The author doesn't have to waste time on descriptions. The sand/cliffs/monster/room is visible in the panel on the page! You also don't need "he said" or "he jumped," because it's clear who is speaking, and it's clear what they're doing.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, iffy art style
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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Absolutely love brandon sanderson, however the art style kind of leads to a lot of details missed and doesn't flow with the story as well. That's just my opinion, love the book regardless
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Greg Miller
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting taste.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019
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I love Brandon Sanderson books. I always feel like I get transported to a new world, and I get to escape for a little while. I really enjoy graphic novels, but I always feel like they cheapen the reading experience. It is one of the reasons that I have such a hard time paying for them. So, I get my fix for them through libraries and the like. With that background, I can talk about White Sands. The world and story are very interesting and unique. Again Brandon introduces us to an original and compelling magic system. It baffles me that he is able to be so consistent with the variety of magic systems he has created in his novels. However, I would critique that sand mastery lacks the depth and complexity of Allomancy and Surgebinding. Again, I believe this is result of the fact that we are getting a graphic novel rather than a novel itself.

Would I rather of had a full fledged novel, I'll go ahead and say yes not because this was inherently bad but because Brandon's novels are so good. As a graphic novel, I would.say this is a good start. To be honest, I think we are going to need to look at this series as a sum of its parts before passing final judgement. The story was interesting enough to keep you engaged and turning pages. There is a lot.of dialogue and politicking in the second half that the format this story was presented in makes it rough. It reminded me of Dune by Frank Herbert, which is an amazing book set in a similar environment. Because Dune is a novel you could have intense dialogue and stretch it out. What we got here was a lot of dialogue bubbles crammed into a lot small panels. Sometimes this made reading difficult for me personally. The art was good, especially when you are fortunate to have full page illustrations. Maybe because of the quantity of the panels per page or the style of the artist I felt the illustrations were a little less clean than what you get in some other stories. I'm not an artist though, so I can categorize that as a gripe more than a complaint. Finally, I think the price for this piece was a little much for what you got, $9.99 for the kindle version. I can get some other novels in the Cosmere for the same price and I'm getting at least 500+ pages. I'll probably end up buying the other two novels 1. Because I want to see how the story ends. 2. Because despite this review I really like everything Brandon has written. I'm just lucky I can read volume 2 and then 3 comes out soon.
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Aradjha
5.0 out of 5 stars A distinct fantasy in a unique setting
Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2021
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Beautiful, intricately detailed art and, compelling characters living on what appears to be a tidally locked planet makes what could have been a visually bland story vivid and interesting. A Sanderson must read for any graphic novel enthusiast. Heavy beige overtones.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its a re read for me
Reviewed in India on January 23, 2023
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✌🏻The 3rd book (not this book ) climax is a Sanderlanche.

Awesome. I have studied his climax for weeks

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Emanuele
5.0 out of 5 stars STU-PE-FA-CEN-TE!
Reviewed in Italy on August 25, 2022
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Bellissimo in lingua originale, letto su app kindle per Android (tablet) ho potuto apprezzare i colori e la storia. Ho deciso di acquistare l'edizione cartacea in italiano. Consigliato! Super per gli amanti del fantasy e del fumetto
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Denise Avila
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Mexico on June 5, 2020
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Good book, everything perfect
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Sylvain Thi
4.0 out of 5 stars Difficile de rentrer dedans
Reviewed in France on May 2, 2019
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Habituellement, dans les gros livres de fantasy tel que ceux de B. Sanderson, il me faut un bon tiers du livre pour me mettre dans le bain et être à l'aise sur l'univers et les personnages.
Whitesand étant un livre découpé en trois tomes... Hé bien, forcément, j'ai eu beaucoup de mal dans ma lecture et jusqu'à la fin je me suis perdu dans l'histoire. Je garde tout de même espoir pour les prochains tomes : maintenant que l'exposition est faite, je ne doute pas que Sanderson a prévu du lourd !
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