87 pages
English language
Published Nov. 14, 2012 by Subterranean Press.
"Stephen Leeds, AKA 'Legion, ' is a man whose unique mental condition allows him to generate a multitude of personae: hallucinatory entities with a wide variety of personal characteristics and a vast array of highly specialized skills. As the story begins, Leeds and his 'aspects' are drawn into the search for the missing Balubal Razon, inventor of a camera whose astonishing properties could alter our understanding of human history and change the very structure of society"--Publisher description.
A fun short novella by Brandon Sanderson. Took me an hour or so to read. The many lives of Stephen Leeds are intriquing to say the least. Will continue to read through the omnibus. Next up is Skin Deep.
Wow. There's a huge following for this one on Goodreads (the number of people that want to read it is staggering). I would have given it a five were it a little longer and had it explored more of the persona interaction.
As things stand, it's a brilliant story based on an amazing concept, and of course Sanderson's left himself room to continue with things or to go back and show more of the history as necessary if he likes. I really enjoyed it. Chalk another one up for a Michael-powered recommendation!
