The Rithmatist
by Brandon Sanderson · first published 2013
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…And I would cite Brandon Sanderson as a good example (and good counter-example to the original article) - smaller ideas get novellas (Legion, Emperor's Soul), medium-sized ideas get novels (Elantris, Rithmatist, Warbreaker), epic ideas get large novels in series(Mistborn, Way of Kings). All excellent, by the way...
on “Fantasy must shake off the tyranny of the mega-novel” ↗…hard magic system[0] in the fantasy genre, I'd heartily suggest any of Brandon Sanderson's novels. My favorites are the second set of the Mistborn series (Wax and Wayne), the Stormlight Archives and the Rithmatist. [0] https://brandonsanderson.com/sandersons-first-law/
on “Ask HN: What is your 2019 book reading list?” ↗It's not nearly so academic (in fact, it's for middle-grade readers) but Brandon Sanderson's The Rithmatist bases its magic system on a unique take on some foundational geometric principles.
on “Ask HN: Books that blend math and fiction” ↗OT, however, this made me think of Brandon Sanderson's book The Rithmatist where chalk and its formulation is an integral part of magic. http://smile.amazon.com/Rithmatist-Brandon-Sanderson-ebook/d...
on “Mathematicians Are Hoarding a Type of Japanese Chalk” ↗Reminds me of the Brandon Sanderson novel, The Rithmatist, where creatures are also trapped in drawn shapes.
on “Trap the Critters with Paint” ↗