Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast
Shadows of Self: Recap & Reactions | SpanReads
Sep 7, 2022
Mi'chelle, Jessie, Ian, Rosemary, and Ben recap and react to the second book of Mistborn Era 2, Shadows of Self. They explore themes of privilege and clue-seeking, Wax's character development, forgotten characters, and minor details in the book. A rooftop chase involving Bleeder, the governor, adds excitement.
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- The podcast discusses the development of the character Marasi and her growing independence from Wax, as well as the exploration of Wax's privilege and obliviousness to societal issues throughout the book.
- The podcast highlights the exciting surprise of Milan's introduction and her role as a complex and intriguing character, with her memorable scene at the party showcasing her abilities and confusing the governor.
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Recap and Retrospective
The podcast discusses the opening scene of the book that sets off the action, where a party turns into a bloodbath and the governor's brother is assassinated. It also mentions the subplot of Wax and Wayne going after the marksman and their encounter with Palm. The group reflects on the development of the character Marasi and her growing independence from Wax. They appreciate the building tension of the riots and discontent in the city, and the exploration of Wax's privilege and obliviousness to societal issues throughout the book.
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