The Wulver’s Library’s Review of Secret Project 2 by Brandon Sanderson
Publication Date: 1 April 2023
Series: Standalone
Genre: Science Fiction, Interdimensional Travel
Pages: 372
Rating: 3 stars
Publishers Blurb
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson meshes Jason Bourne and epic fantasy in this captivating adventure that throws an amnesiac wizard into time travel shenanigans—where his only hope of survival lies in recovering his missing memories.
A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the “real world” should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit. The few fragments he managed to save provide clues to his situation, but can he figure them out in time to survive?
Review of Secret Project 2
Secret Project 2 by Brandon Sanderson was released on 1st April. This is not Cosmere connected and features perhaps Brandon’s funniest character journey yet.
A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the “real world” should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit. The few fragments he managed to save provide clues to his situation, but can he figure them out in time to survive?
This is a story filled with humorous mystery filled with an escapism that we can all likely relate to. The character here is another easy-going, well-rounded character that takes us on an interdimensional journey to an unknown world. This felt like ye olde RPGs where they go on quests, meet characters and grow in levels.
I did enjoy the handbook that came with the story that is found at various parts throughout the book. These were handled pretty cleverly and gave an accompaniment of wit whilst being resourceful into this Pratchett-esque marketing strategy.
The world-building was surprisingly large where we are part of a futuristic world where they use this as entertainment, amongst other reasons. There is a blend of work going on here, but Brandon uses this to expand the lore.
This wasn’t anything ground-breaking, which I do tend to find with the non-Cosmere work, but it was definitely a fun ride.
