The Sunlit ManThe Sunlit Man
What it's about
In a future era of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere, a perpetual wanderer, always running from the people hunting him, lands on a struggling planet and must decide whether to keep running or stay and make a difference.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of Sanderson's Secret Projects, a fast, action-packed standalone that connects to his larger universe.
You'll love it if you liked
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
Tress of the Emerald Sea
MistbornGood to know
It stands alone, but readers of Sanderson's Cosmere books will get much more from it.
By the numbers
- Readers84 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #92 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #144 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #171 of the 481 new books we rank
- #975 of the 2,816 books we rank
Reads as
Adventurous, Thought-provoking, Dark
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Quick answers
Is The Sunlit Man worth reading?
Yes. It's one of Sanderson's Secret Projects, a fast, action-packed standalone that connects to his larger universe. It ranks #975 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Sunlit Man about?
In a future era of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere, a perpetual wanderer, always running from the people hunting him, lands on a struggling planet and must decide whether to keep running or stay and make a difference.
How long does it take to read The Sunlit Man?
About 10 hours (385 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Sunlit Man?
If you liked it, try Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson or Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson.