The Land of Sand by Makoto Inoue

The Land of Sand

Fullmetal Alchemist: Light Novels #1

Makoto Inoue with Alexander O. Smith (Translator), Hiromu Arakawa (Illustrator)

232 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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The Land of Sand by Makoto Inoue is a captivating read for fans of adventurous fantasy and lighthearted tales of self-discovery, perfect for those who delight in stories of sibling bonds, redemption, and the pursuit of a legendary treasure that will transport them to a world where magic, art, and science blend in a stirring quest.

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Somewhere between magic, art and science exists a world of alchemy. And into this world travel Edward and Alphonse Elric—two brothers in search of the Philosopher's Stone, the ultimate alchemical treasure!  The mining town of Xenotime has seen bet...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 352 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

lighthearted: 92%

funny: 61%

mysterious: 23%

emotional: 7%

hopeful: 7%


Pace

40% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

58% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
22% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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