Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist series is a fantasy series written by American author Brandon Sanderson. At least two books are planned in the series: The Rithmatist (2013) and a second volume will be released in 2017. In the world of the Rithmatist series some people are capable of using a magic that involves mathematical shapes made using chalk. They infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings.
World of the book series
The Rithmatist is the story of Joel, a teenage boy who wants to become a Rithmatist. He lacks the power to draw Rithmatic lines but remains interested in the study of Rithmatist power.
People who have become Rithmatists are the main defense humanity has against the Wild Chalklings, a mysterious threat in Nebrask who threaten all of the United Isles. Joel, eager to know more about Rithmatics, helps a professor at Armedius Academy when students of the school start disappearing - kidnapped and presumed dead. Joel quickly figures out that the attacks have something to do with the battle at Nebrask and a Forgotten that escaped.
Characters
- Joel, the son of a cleaning lady, 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, that claims that her life is a tradgedy
- Professor Fitch, a teacher at Armedius Academy who investigates the kidnappings of several students. He is always messy, but very smart
- Professor Nalizar, a professor who fought at Nebrask and was killed. His body was possessed by a forgotten, and controlled inspector Harding
- Inspector Harding, a federal inspector, the host of a "Forgotten" a parasite originating from Nebrask that made him the scribbler. He was being controlled by Nalizar.
- Exton, Administrator at Armedius Academy, that is quite chubby, and is always grumpy
- Florence, Administrator at Armedius Academy. She is always happy, and want to be involved
- Principal York, Principal of Armedius Academy. He is very wise, and was a good friend with Joel's dad before he died
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
- ↑ "State of the Sanderson". BrandonSanderson.com.
- ↑ "State of the Sanderson". BrandonSanderson.com. December 2014.
- ↑ Ness, Patrick (May 10, 2013). "The One Least Likely". The New York Times. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ↑ "BFYA Nominations". ALA.org.
- ↑ "Storybundle Updates". BrandonSanderson.com.
- ↑ "Book Review: Notable Children's Books of the Year". The New York Times. December 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Best Books of the Year". Kirkus Reviews. 2013.
External links
- "Official The Rithmatist webpage". BrandonSanderson.com.