The Sunlit Man - Brandon Sanderson

The Sunlit Man

By Brandon Sanderson

  • Release Date: 2023-10-10
  • Genre: Epic Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 540 Ratings

Description

From the #1 Kickstarter campaign of all time—#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson adds to his Cosmere universe shared by Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive with a new standalone novel that combines fantasy and science fiction. Illustrated by Ernanda Souza, Nabeste Zitro, and kudriaken.
Running. Putting distance between himself and the relentless Night Brigade has been Nomad’s strategy for years. Staying one or two steps ahead of his pursuers by skipping through the Cosmere from one world to the next. But now, his powers too depleted to escape, Nomad finds himself trapped on Canticle, a planet that will kill anyone who doesn’t keep moving. Fleeing the fires of a sunrise that melts the very stones, he is instantly caught up in the struggle between a heartless tyrant and the brave rebels who defy him. Failure means a quick death, incinerated by the sun…or a lifetime as a mindless slave. Tormented by the consequences of his past, Nomad must fight not only for his survival—but also for his very soul.
Note from Brandon:
I sincerely believe that books don’t live until they’re read. While I would write even if no one were reading—it’s who I am—I thrive because I know the stories are being brought to life by all of you. In this, stories are a special kind of art, particularly when written down. Each of you will imagine this book, and its characters, a little differently—you will each put your own stamp on it, making it yours. I don’t believe a story is quite finished until that has happened—until the dream in my head has become a reality (even if briefly) in yours. And so this book is yours, as they all are once you read them. Thank you so much for bringing life to my work, and to the Cosmere.

Reviews

  • A whole book Sanderlanche.

    5
    By SkipCLE
    This book is written at a breakneck pace, similar to the way his last 150-200 pages of books are but for the whole book. I literally could not put this book down, didn’t matter what I had to do, I was reading this book while doing it. driving, bathroom, working, making dinner, you name it I was reading while doing it. Great read, can’t wait for Stormlight 5.
  • Very fun

    5
    By 4dartist
    I really liked the main character and how well he was written. Other characters had a life of their own as well.
  • Great Read

    5
    By nanac56789
    This is the best of the special projects, anyone that reads the cosmere books needs to read this one. Great bo. ok
  • Absolutely Amazing

    5
    By Eliza Riley
    It’s by Brandon Sanderson. What else do you need to know? Read it!!!
  • Great read overall

    4
    By MosesLB
    Fast paced fantasy/sci-fi with cool world building. I finished it in two evenings. I felt like there wasn’t as much character development as in some Brandon Sanderson books. That might just be me not connecting quite as much to these specific characters and the plot was engaging enough that it didn’t have to be fully character driven for me still to enjoy it greatly.