Foundryside Non-Spoiler Review! || Founders #1

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • My review of Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett.
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  • @sampasslow-thomas945
    @sampasslow-thomas945 4 года назад +3

    Scratched the surface.... 😂 Great review! I think I need to re-read this one before I start Shorefall.

  • @TheBookishMom
    @TheBookishMom 4 года назад +5

    I feel like the world is just willing me to read this book!

  • @JessieMaeBooks
    @JessieMaeBooks 4 года назад +3

    LOL omg I loved your description of Orso 🤣🤣 it was scrumming perfect!
    This was such a scrumming awesome review Allen! You know I’ve already read it but you just made me wanna reread it with this review lol 😂

  • @mikouf9691
    @mikouf9691 2 года назад +2

    I enjoyed this review and agreed with a great deal of your opinions.

  • @AbbySalter
    @AbbySalter 4 года назад +2

    I scrumming love your descriptions of the characters! Also love Orso - he only gets better in Shorefall

  • @TheNerdyNarrative
    @TheNerdyNarrative 4 года назад +2

    I REALLY want to read this now! I haven’t read any by him either - but your excitement and enjoyment is contagious. I hope to pick it up very soon!!!

  • @angelamccollister
    @angelamccollister 4 года назад +2

    I guess I'll have to move this up my wishlist.

  • @Johanna_reads
    @Johanna_reads 4 года назад +1

    I love your rating system!

  • @Tarasreadingnook
    @Tarasreadingnook 4 года назад

    I haven't read it

  • @merreads
    @merreads 4 года назад

    I realllly want to read Foundryside! Great video- you’ve managed to move it up on my TBR 😄

  • @lukas_brz
    @lukas_brz 2 года назад

    Awesome review Allen! :)
    Quick question - did I see it right, that this edition you have is a floppy paperback??

  • @pattic6077
    @pattic6077 4 года назад

    I may have to check this out! I just finished Misery by the great Stephen King

  • @gandalfthegray7349
    @gandalfthegray7349 2 года назад +1

    "She's not the quipster, so we don't have like 80 qpms up in here." I broke into uncontrollable laughter after hearing that. Absolutely hilarious. And the complaint about villains telling henchmen to kill heroes for them, YES. I'M SO SICK OF IT! IS EVERY VILLAIN INCOMPETENT? JUST DO IT YOURSELF!

    • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
      @TheLibraryofAllenxandria  2 года назад +1

      YES THANK YOU. IF YOU'RE A POWERFUL VILLAIN GO KILL THE HERO FOR THE LOVE OF HUMANITY

  • @christeascozycorner
    @christeascozycorner 3 года назад

    YESSSSS LOVE FOUNDRYSIDE! i gave this 5* too, same with shorefall, and i need the 3rd book asap ;A;
    orso was my favorite character too xD

  • @bookswithv
    @bookswithv 4 года назад

    JUSTICE! Love this review, can’t wait to get further into Foundryside 🥳

  • @Auron200004
    @Auron200004 4 года назад

    The magic system kind of reminds me of Brandon Sanderson's The Emperor's Soul. But the difference is one of tense. Emperor's Soul it's about rewriting the history of the object rather than "tricking" it, but I haven't read Foundryside yet so I don't know the extent of difference. Just a random thought.

    • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
      @TheLibraryofAllenxandria  4 года назад +1

      Ooooo very cool! I haven't read any Sanderson yet, so I'm in the opposite boat!

    • @Auron200004
      @Auron200004 4 года назад

      @@TheLibraryofAllenxandria If you ever want to dip your toe in without super committing to something massive like the Stormlight Archive, I'd recommend Emperor's Soul. It's a novella and it's pretty much entirely standalone. Also one of his better works, in my opinion.

    • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
      @TheLibraryofAllenxandria  4 года назад +1

      @@Auron200004 oh heck yes. I haven't even heard of that story!

    • @Auron200004
      @Auron200004 4 года назад

      @@TheLibraryofAllenxandria Well then, I'm certainly glad to inform you. You've added Django Wexler and Foundryside to my TBR, so glad to return the favor! Love your channel, by the way. You deserve a ton of views.

    • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
      @TheLibraryofAllenxandria  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @Johanna_reads
    @Johanna_reads 4 года назад

    I want to read this book! I actually saw this book on a YA recommendations video, so I think it could appeal to either audience. Not a fan of some of those weak points, like villian monologues and formulaic info-dumps, but it still sounds like a worthwhile read. By the way, if you dislike made-up curse words, you will probably find Sanderson annoying. He does it all the storming time!

    • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
      @TheLibraryofAllenxandria  4 года назад +1

      It's so good. And I completely get not liking those particular tropes and I don't love all of them (I'm ok with monologuing), I think this book really manages to transcend all of its flaws. It's a great example of how a flawed book can still be a 5 star read for the right reader!

  • @SorcerersApprenticeReads
    @SorcerersApprenticeReads 4 года назад

    I think Orso was also my favorite character! Completely agree with you about the characters rising above their archetypes. I was kind of surprised by how much I liked them all. I'm really curious what you will think of Shorefall, because it was a big letdown for me, largely because of an (in my opinion) overpowered villain, a weird timeskip in between books, and excessive expository flashbacks. But a lot of people seem to be enjoying Shorefall as well, and I'm still excited for the next book whenever that comes out.

    • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
      @TheLibraryofAllenxandria  4 года назад

      LOOOOVE Orso. And ooooo...now I'm curious about Shorefall. I REALLY want to make some guesses, but that falls into what I was talking about in the video about not really wanting to know despite my predictions. Timeskips I love less.

  • @bookishwithmariah2170
    @bookishwithmariah2170 4 года назад

    OMGGGG! I am so behind with this one! I have my copy and I am for sure picking it up really soon! This was a great video. I enjoyed your review and I can't wait to dive into this world.

  • @kaylahicks1355
    @kaylahicks1355 4 года назад

    I have been waiting on my library hold for this for what feels like forever but in actuality has probably only been like 2 weeks. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

  • @LifeHacksMP
    @LifeHacksMP 4 года назад

    "Very tolerable" = a positive review when Allen discusses rogues

  • @Tmg-04
    @Tmg-04 4 года назад

    I loved this book and shorefall 🙈❤️I plan to read city of stairs soon so happy u liked it too love your channel