Background
Published in 2008 and republished in 2016, “The Scrivener’s Bones” is the second installment in Brandon Sanderson’s Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series. In this sequel, young Alcatraz Smedry continues his battle against the nefarious Librarians, venturing into the mysterious Library of Alexandria to rescue his father and grandfather.
My Thoughts
The series continues with the whimsy and humor appropriate to a writer not afraid to poke fun at the craft. Sanderson keeps his dialog surprisingly light as tragedies and trauma unfold in the plot. Young Alcatraz’s character continues on the hero’s journey seeing his first real experiences in leadership as he develops into that role.
Recommendation
It was a fun read.