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queen_cocolatis's review
I read a theory/spoiler about a character that made me uncomfy. So I just decided to drop it and wait til book five and see if it ends up confirmed. Nothing too big, but I just wanted to make sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Violence, Child death, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and War
josiah17's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Holy flippin cow. I don't think I like this book more than Words of Radiance, but it's really close.
First off, some of the characterization in this story is the best in all of fiction. Specifically, Dalinar. He may just be the best written character I've ever witnessed.
The historical context received from this book was awesome. Everything about furthering the understanding of Roshar is always enjoyable. The Sanderlanche was also jaw-dropping. It may be my favorite Sanderlanche yet. I had chills for the entirety of those final 120ish pages.
However, I do have two gripes with this book, but neither hold the rating back:
1. The pacing was off a little bit. If that element was better, this book would probably overtake Words of Radiance for me.
2. Shallan's arc was not my favorite, but by no means was it bad. I prefer her characterization in Words of Radiance. I hope it improves in the next book.
Just a fantastic book.
First off, some of the characterization in this story is the best in all of fiction. Specifically, Dalinar. He may just be the best written character I've ever witnessed.
The historical context received from this book was awesome. Everything about furthering the understanding of Roshar is always enjoyable. The Sanderlanche was also jaw-dropping. It may be my favorite Sanderlanche yet. I had chills for the entirety of those final 120ish pages.
However, I do have two gripes with this book, but neither hold the rating back:
1. The pacing was off a little bit. If that element was better, this book would probably overtake Words of Radiance for me.
2. Shallan's arc was not my favorite, but by no means was it bad. I prefer her characterization in Words of Radiance. I hope it improves in the next book.
Just a fantastic book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Grief
Moderate: Genocide and Mental illness
Minor: Toxic relationship
baponthecob's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Torture
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