http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/elantris-f2/-t1.htm His first book--standalone novel. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:07:38 GMT 10 http://i81.servimg.com/u/f81/13/41/12/21/wheel310.jpg http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/elantris-f2/-t1.htm http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/elantris-f2/this-man-is-a-perfect-pick-t19.htm Eric Gaidin Elantris is a fantastic read. I'm only about 150 pages into it but it's different from other fantasy stories, which is refreshing. Sanderson has a great understanding about how to insert interesting--yet not confusing--political machinations. He also utilizes religion in a very effective manner. The religion in the novel reminds me of Catholicism, as far as the notion of the expanding empire is concerned. The characters are well-fleshed out, but not overly. Here is where Sanderson greatly differs ... Elantris Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:07:38 GMT http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/elantris-f2/this-man-is-a-perfect-pick-t19.htm#54 http://robertjordan.forumotion.net/elantris-f2/this-man-is-a-perfect-pick-t19.htm