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I'm going to be recommending the Mistborn books by Brandon Sanderson in three minutes.
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Okay, if I had to pitch Mistborn to someone, I would say it's like Ocean's Eleven, but in Mordor after Sauron's been in power for a thousand years.
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It's an iconic fantasy story of a slum girl who gets
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taken in by a den of thieves trying to overthrow an immortal emperor.
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If you like heist stories with a really interesting crew that have a great dynamic, then Mistborn, is perfect for you.
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Also, they ingest metals for superpowers, but they don't get metal poisoning, so it's cool.
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And what's more metal than that?
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Well, I mean, they don't get poisoned as long as they burn their metal reserves.
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Anyways, don't try this at home.
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Now, Mistborn is a really great starting point for Sanderson's universe known as the Cosmere.
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Now, there is the original trilogy, as well as a secondary series known as the Wax and Wayne series, or Mistborn Era 2, which is also fantastic,
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but to keep it simple you just need to start with the original trilogy.
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Brandon Sanderson is known for his unique worldbuilding,
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and the ash -covered landscape and the oppressive final empire create a distinctive and immersive backdrop.
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From the mysterious mist that almost appears sentient in some ways, to the terrifying mist wraiths and dangerous kolos,
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the world of Gadreal truly stands out from many other fantasy novels.
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Yet it is a smaller world, don't go in expecting a Middle Earth or Westeros.
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And to benefit from this, the series isn't bogged down with large info dumps of lore and history, which makes it a very accessible series to new fantasy readers,
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while still maintaining a compelling plot and so much to love that any fantasy fan can feel immersed.
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Now at the heart of Mistborn lies Allomancy, a magic system based on the consumption and burning of various metals,
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and each metal grants its user specific powers from enhanced strength
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and agility to the ability to manipulate emotions or push and pull on objects.
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And basically Mistborn, with some practice, can push and pull off of metal objects to sling themselves around like Spider -Man.
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It is so much fun.
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There's a lot of possibilities with Allomancy, and Sanderson makes sure to stay true to its limitations,
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while also allowing the protagonist to discover new ways of using their powers within those limitations.
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And dude, Allomancy makes for some really cinematic and dynamic action scenes
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that are seriously begging for a TV or video game adaptation.
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And what's a story without great characters?
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And Mistborn does not disappoint here either.
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Vin, the young street urchin turned powerful Allomancer, is a protagonist that you'll root for from the start.
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And then there's Kelsier, the charismatic leader of the heist crew, and he's equally captivating and very complex.
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And really, the whole crew is just fantastic.
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Shout out to Breeze and Spook.
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The development and growth of all these characters are central to the series.
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The struggle against the Lord Ruler and the quest to overthrow the oppressive regime provide a backdrop of this political intrigue.
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And as Kelsier, Vin, and the rest of the crew try to pull off this seemingly impossible heist, you'll be drawn into a web of alliances, betrayals, and secrets.
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There's always another secret.
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Now, readers can expect a very immersive world with some gloomy, depressive vibes, but some very complex characters,
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and an incredibly unique magic system.
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The series has political intrigue, some really strange monsters and creatures, epic battles, and plenty of surprises along the way.
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The characters are flawed and complex, with motivations that often are in conflict with each other.
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If you haven't read Mistborn yet, you need to. And time!
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Let me know if you plan on reading the Mistborn books.
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I would highly recommend them.
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I think it's a great place to start with Sanderson.
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I will have some affiliate links in the description and the pinned comment, and by using those, it helps me out a little bit as well, and I really appreciate that.
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But hey, maybe you've already read Mistborn, maybe you've read some other Sanderson books.
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Let me know in the comments what your favorite Sanderson books are.
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Also, let me know what three -minute recommendation video you think I should make next.
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That's it for this video.
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I'll see you next time.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B2 is gebaseerd op de video “Recommending Mistborn in 3 Minutes”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: Mistborn, metal, Sanderson, fantasy, crew. Deze video bevat 52 zinnen en 738 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 4:25. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 167 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. Slechts 77% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is pittig.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| heist zelfstandig naamwoord | /haɪst/ | roof |
| intrigue zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ | intrige |
| backdrop zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ | decor |
| overthrow werkwoord | /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ | omverwerpen |
| protagonist zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ | protagonist |
| limitation zelfstandig naamwoord | /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ | begrenzing, beperking |
| trilogy zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ | trilogie, drieluik |
| poison zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɔɪ.zən/ | gif, vergif |
| agility zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ | wendbaarheid |
| captivate werkwoord | /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ | bekoren, boeien |
| charismatic bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ | charismatisch |
| compel werkwoord | /kəmˈpɛl/ | bedwingen |
| gloomy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈɡlumi/ | duister, donker |
| immerse werkwoord | /ɪˈmɜɹs/ | onderdompelen |
| sentient bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/ | met gevoel |
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet | is known · isn't bogged · be drawn |
| Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt | Sauron's been · haven't read · you've already read |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 12 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, you'll, you've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: overthrow /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/, wraith /ɹeɪθ/, thief /ˈθiːf/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/, sentient /ˈsɛn.ʃi.ənt/, adaptation /ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən/, shout /ʃaʊt/, recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: protagonist /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/, limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/, agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/, charismatic /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/, kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: immersive /ɪˈmɜːɹ.sɪv/, intrigue /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/, oppressive /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/, depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/, flawed /flɔːd/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/, protagonist /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/, captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/, charismatic /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/, kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: intrigue /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/, protagonist /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/, gloomy /ˈɡlumi/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als heist, intrigue, backdrop.
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