Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist series is an alternate world fantasy steampunk series written by American author Brandon Sanderson. At least two books are planned in the series: The Rithmatist (2013) and a second volume tentatively to be released in 2017.
Contents
World
In the world of the Rithmatist, which is an alternate version of our own, some people, selected as children and trained, are capable of magic that involves using chalk to draw shapes which can be used to defend against or fight two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists can also create Chalklings. Rithmatists are the main defense humanity has against the Wild Chalklings and the Tower, a mysterious threat centred in Nebrask, which threaten all of the United Isles, the alternate world's version of the United States of America.
Plot
The Rithmatist follows the story of Joel, a teenage boy who wants to become a Rithmatist. He lacks the power to draw Rithmatic lines, yet remains interested in the study of Rithmatist power. Joel, eager to know more about Rithmatics, helps a professor at Armedius Academy when students of the school start disappearing - kidnapped and presumed dead.
Characters
- Joel, the son of a cleaning lady and a chalk-maker, whose father was killed. He wants to become a Rithmatist but doesn't have any Rithmatic powers
- Melody, A red head Rithmatist, who is a friend of Joel's, who claims that her life is a tragedy
- Professor Fitch, a teacher at Armedius Academy who investigates the kidnappings of several students. He is always messy, but very smart
- Principal York, Principal of Armedius Academy. He was a good friend of Joel's father before he died
- Professor Nalizar, a professor who fought at Nebrask and is now teaching at Armedius
- Inspector Harding, a federal inspector
- Exton, Administrator at Armedius Academy
- Florence, Administrator at Armedius Academy
Book Two
According to Sanderson, at least one other novel will be published in The Rithmatist series.[1] While on tour for Words of Radiance(2014), Sanderson said he would start working on a sequel after the final draft of Firefight (2015), the second book in The Reckoners series, is finished. The Rithmatist series sequel is tentatively titled The Aztlanian.[2]
Reception
Patrick Ness wrote in The New York Times that "the world of the novel is nicely fleshed out", but "there is almost no action until the climax".[3]
Awards and nominations
- BFYA Awards - Best Fiction for YA (nominated) for The Rithmatist (2013)[4]
- Audie Award - Fantasy Category (nominated) for The Rithmatist[5]
Honorable Mentions
- New York Times Book Review: Notable Children's Books of the Year (2013) for The Rithmatist[6]
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2013) for The Rithmatist[7]
References
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