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Firstborn A TorCom Original eBook Brandon Sanderson Reviews

I know you can find this story for free online, but have found it very valuable to support authors I like. That, and I found this to be a very enjoyable read - so much so that I have read it several times now. Now on to the story overview

All his life Dennison has lived in the shadow of his successful older brother Varion, an older brother who has never failed at anything he set out to do. Unfortunately, Dennison is the exact opposite of his brother - everything he touches turns into a disaster. At the start of the book, Dennison is about to command a group of fighters (small fast spaceships) into battle. As he stands on the deck of the leviathan (large command vessel), he envisions how he will win this battle and earn some respect from his father. However, this battle - like many before - quickly becomes a disaster.

Now Dennison is headed to lunch with his father, and break the news to him about this failure. But his father is not going to accept failure, he has a plan to make Dennison a success - if only Dennison is willing to take the risks need to achieve that success. Because if Dennison fails this time, it could mean the end of the empire.
I usually do not really get into short stories. Many times they feel as it they could only have been better with a few more details, but as well I have read some that just lacked any sort of hook to get me to even read it all.

Sanderson... ,ever since I read the Mistborn novels, has always been able to grab my attention. I started this and was immediacy understanding of the plight this younger son was having in his field as well as with his father. It may be because it was reminiscence of the relationship of two brothers and a king in "The Way of Kings" but even so the story gripped me. I did not expect big things to happen in this 'new' world, but they did - and after getting there it was not a huge surprise - it is Sanderson's way.

I liked how he showed the errors of Ego and Pride without humility - as well as showed the mirrored version of Humility and defeat without Pride. There are problems with each extreme. He fleshed his characters well, although I think I would have enjoyed some more on each of them as well just some more body of book, but alas ... it is a short story.

This is one of the first Sci Fi stories I have read by Sanderson and I have to say I enjoyed the way he told it.. I really could envision the battles and the way they go about them. Certainly a good turn from fantasy for a moment - and I was glad Sanderson took me there for that short while.
In listening to Brandon Sanderson speak at a variety of fan conventions I have often heard him say that he doesn't start a book until he has an interesting character and an interesting world to put him or her in. This short vignette certainly has the interesting character, so interesting in fact that I can't tell you anything about him without ruining the heart of the story, while the world is a little formulaic for my taste, so I guess it's good that it isn't book length.

However it's still a fun read and I feel would be a great introduction for anyone looking to read Sanderson for the first time since it's not such a large commitment as Sanderson's regular 600 to 2000 page books and series. Also if you already like Sanderson and haven't read this story then buy it as Dennison is just as much fun to read in his own way as Kesler, Wax, and Vasher.
For what is only a novelette, this story certainly packed a punch. I’m not too familiar with Sanderson, but it seems that one of his few forays into science fiction was a success. Everything here worked, from the characters to the universe which is given just enough description to make it seem real.

Dennison is the protagonist, and he’s a failing military officer living in the shadow of his brother Varion. Where he can’t even win a simulated battle, Varion has all but defeated every enemy of the High Empire in route to becoming the most successful general in history. In order to learn how to lead, Dennison is tasked with studying every one of his brother’s victories.

That’s the main premise, and from there the story really takes off. It’s hard to say much more in detail without spoiling an excellent twist, but Dennison’s growth as a character was a joy to experience. I love a great flawed character. Other than being unskilled in strategy, he’s cynical, jealous, and often pessimistic.

My only complaint with Firstborn is that I wish it were longer. There’s no doubt that it could work as a novel and build up Dennison’s relationship with his father and Admiral Kern, the man he’s ordered to serve under. In the story Sanderson is trying to tell, however, it’s perfect. A general who’s never lost, versus a younger brother who’s never won.

Firstborn is a tale of hubris versus humility, and it’s a fantastic one. Tor once again proves to be masterful at putting out science fiction shorts.
Firstborn is a science fiction short story from fantasy mastermind Brandon Sanderson. The book is so short that to say anything at all about it would give too much away, so I'll refrain from even a brief synopsis. What I will say is that Sanderson is a genius writer. He doesnt drift into the science fiction realm very often, but he is proof that the truly gifted authors can write in any genre they choose. Firstborn might be my favorite short story I've ever read. Even though it's short enough to read in a single sitting, the story feels mostly complete. It never seems rushed and despite the small number of pages, the characters are surprizingly well fleshed out. That said, I certainly wish that Sanderson would have taken the time to write an entire full length book because Firstborn is fantastic.
With every release, Sanderson continues to amaze. He's a once in a lifetime talent.
Another great book by Brandon Sanderson