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alliekc1010's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
a cautionary tale about the dangers of committing war crimes.
the quality of this series is so consistent. i love learning more about the characters and watching them grow. i’m excited to read rhythm of war!
the quality of this series is so consistent. i love learning more about the characters and watching them grow. i’m excited to read rhythm of war!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Genocide, Violence, War, and Grief
gordosaurusrex's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Absolutely loved Oathbringer, I think it's my favourite so far of the Stormlight Archive. The pace really kicks off towards the end which is super exciting. Didn't realise how diverse the cast of characters were either, not only in the fantasy races having different skin tones, but also with what I found to be realistic depictions of PTSD, addiction, different sexualities, mental health and neurodivergence. Half a star knocked off for the fact I sometimes found it hard to remember names, situations and relationships between characters when they weren't mentioned for a large portion of the book/came back from a previous book. The world does feel real though with all this depth so it's a double edged sword. Regardless, I'm hooked and can't wait to read the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and War
Moderate: Addiction
dani_reis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book is far better on a reread after Rhythm of War. I struggled the first time through because Dalinar's flashbacks felt more frustrating. After completing the current stack of Cosmere books, it occurred to me just how important this book is for details. I went into it this time looking for those pieces and I'm looking forward to book 5 even more (didn't realize that was possible!) now that I caught the details. It does feel stuffy that first time, and I'm not a fan of Kramer and Reading. Their accents for people seemed to change midbook which felt jarring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Alcoholism, and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Violence, Grief, and Religious bigotry
dahud's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Dementia, War, and Alcoholism
Minor: Colonisation and Slavery
jrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Masterfully written. Not as many oh wow moments as the first two books, but very satisfyingly begins to tie together some of the many loose ends begin over the previous two books. Another great read and looking forward to the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Addiction, Child death, Slavery, War, Alcoholism, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Minor: Dementia
cartwheelapple's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Violence, and Slavery
leahegood's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my third time reading the currently published books in The Stormlight Archives. Oathbringer has, in the past, been my least favorite of the four due to how grisly some of the details are. However, on this reading, I found the shock factor had worn off enough to allow me to enjoy the aching depths to the characters in this story.
Oathbringer is a book about owning the past, embracing responsibility, and allowing that to propel growth instead of wallowing in past mistakes. These lessons are painfully hard won for the characters ... and in their struggle not to break under that, I found myself inspired.
Oathbringer is a book about owning the past, embracing responsibility, and allowing that to propel growth instead of wallowing in past mistakes. These lessons are painfully hard won for the characters ... and in their struggle not to break under that, I found myself inspired.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and War
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Violence
Minor: Slavery
sylvestra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
lizcallahan's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
And it's like how can I possibly keep writing 5 star reviews, this man DOES NOT MISS. Dalinar's internal monologue at the end was fucking everything. And, though I do profess to love a bad boy, am so happy Adolin and Shallan stay together. Can't wait for rhythm of war ❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Vomit, and War
staticmonkey's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Alcohol