Legion
Ratings223
Average rating4
Super entertaining. Really wish Sanderson would write more stories about this ‘team' of detectives. Very original idea. One of the best novellas I've read in some time.
I really like the idea and thought behind Legion. I can't wait to read more of this series, as it can be real interesting. I love the different characters.
Another knockout by Sanderson. What a fun and creative idea for a story. Glad I read it.
Mucho mejor de lo que pensé. Buenos personajes, trama corta pero entretenida y buen desenlace. Con ganas de más
9/10
This is such a cool idea. I really hope someone adapts this into a series. The aspects are interesting and I just want to meet more of them. The way Leeds doesn't want to acknowledge that the work being done is all him is very relatable.
-1 point because it should have been longer and the motivation in the story was a bit shallow.
I once created and played a character much like the main role in this book. Listening to Brandon Sandersons book makes me think back and enjoy it in double aspects.
This was amazing, mind-blowing, terrific, so well written. Stormlight is my favourite but omg this little story was such a gem.
—Spoilers for all 3 novellas below—
Legion:
• Your hallucinations have hallucinations
This short story by Sanderson focuses on a guy with multiple personalities – but where each aspect of himself can work together to solve crimes or whatever. I would've loved a bit more background on the main character, but this is a short story and meant to throw you right into the action.
This is one of those books that, if I had the undisturbed time block, I could have killed in just a couple hours. It's an easy, YA-type read but with a really interesting concept: what if all the aspects of our personality were kitschy, stereotyped characters (calling it as it is) forming a team that helps us through our life's work? It's kind of fun to think of what your own cast of characters might look like, and how they might help or hinder you, say, before a big business presentation or something. It's a cute concept, a fun detective narrative, super easy to read, and ultimately pretty meta re: the writing process.
I jumped into this novella collection with only a lick of the story's concept, for which I am glad for. The idea of creating a cast of characters only imaginary to the protagonist is one I've been trying to accomplish in my own novel. It's absolutely insane to create life outside of a person's reality when it's demanding to attract readers to the fictional world you supply, but for I am insane, so this works out.
Sanderson—unsurprisingly—puts life into distinguishing characters within the novel, especially imaginary ones. I've come out of this read having a better grip of imagination within something that is already imaginary to me. The act of Inception is the better term.
On a side note, I got some serious Inception vibes from this one, which made me relish in it even more.
I liked this. If you want to know what the book's about, then read the other reviews. They will tell you the story. Anyway, it's a good book. I enjoyed it!
Stephen Leeds is an amazing character. I loved every story, but especially the ending. It just made too much sense.
Re-read on 11/14/18 as part of “Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds”, so I can find out how this ends.
*****
“My name is Stephen Leeds, and I'm perfectly sane. My hallucinations, however, are all quite mad.” This is the first line of the book and it's perfect! I really enjoyed this one! It made me laugh out loud quite a few times.
One of Stephen's hallucinations has hallucinations.
One of his hallucinations is adamant that he is NOT a hallucination.
I listened to this one on audible and Oliver Wyman does a great job with the various voices and accents for the different characters and “aspects” of our main character.
I've been wanting to start reading books by Brandon Sanderson for several years now and this was a nice, short, introduction that leaves me wanting more. I actually bought the sequel to this one as soon as I finished!
4.5 stars.
Corto, bien escrito y entretenido, y con una idea que me voló la mente, ( como no se me ocurrió a mi), no quiero escribir demasiado para no hacer spoilers, solo diré que leerlo no es ninguna perdida aunque la fuerza del relato se lo lleva el protagonista del que hay mucho para estrujar...ahora a por el segundo....
I'm starting to think Brandon Sanderson's writing might just not be for me. I always like the story ideas in theory, but I always feel like I'm reading a adult novel with the writing of a young adult novel. Everything I've read so far has been prioritising plot over character (my personal preference is usually the other way around), which makes the characters feel a bit too shallow to me, and so in the end I just don't care about anything going on.
I don't hate it of course, but feeling neutral at the end of the book isn't a very good sign either.
Although this is a short novella, it still has Brandon Sanderson's signature writing. A unique story premise, interesting characters (considering you spend such little time with them, it's amazing how attached you get - something Sanderson excels at for sure) and a lot of interesting themes to chew over. I still can't believe he packed so much into such a short story. From page one I was hooked and felt like I went on a far longer journey than the short page count would account for. I immediately liked both the main character Steve and his ‘hallucinations' or other personalities, you don't even quite question it, you just roll with it. The story itself is a mystery with a supernatural element to it that gives the reader a lot to think on, and the reveal at the end sets things up nicely for a continuing story. Overall another well done novel by Sanderson, whether your a fan or not, this one is worth checking out. I'm really looking forward to sequel!
Although very well written, with an original premise, this short story feels like an excerpt from a much larger work. The hints at a much larger world and back story beg for a sequel. You could almost get the impression this has been published largely to whet the appetities of any passing tv producers. In any event, if you are looking for a quick read, this will more than fit the bill.
I don't normally get too excited for short stories, but this one was a great read. Quick pacing and interesting characters, many of whom were imaginary, made this fun.
For those who doubt that Brandon is probably one of the finest new writers in the fantasy space, here is the slap in your face. This story deserves a 5 star rating for just the concept. That the concept is executed so skillfully only takes it further. The most disappointing thing about it is that its a short story. This means Brandon has not invested in a deeper or layered plot. The flow is simple, the lines humorous and the outcome mind blowing. “Legion” is my new hero:-)