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4.74 AVERAGE
4.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
fast-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
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow even better than the excellent first one! This one was much better paced throughout
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Words of Radiance is a strong follow-up to The Way of Kings and I haven’t been this excited to dig into a story since releases of the later Potter books. Yes, I love this series that much. It’s another chunky read, but I love a big book when it earns my time, and this second installment delivered yet again.
When I finished the first novel, I have to admit I wondered how Sanderson could continue with the same momentum of the first (let alone into three more novels I know are following!) but he proved in this installment that the Cosmere is a beautiful, well-woven story that he clearly has big plans for. Yet again, this world comes alive but in a way that pulls you in rather than repelling with monotonous detail or pages of confusing lore. I will continue to praise Sanderson’s world-building in such organic, enjoyable ways for readers.
What I Liked:
- As with the last book, I loved nearly everything about this follow-up. If anything, I think some of the stakes throughout were even higher than in the last book, and the affection built for these characters through the first installment made this tale seem more personal to me.
- I still love Dalinar (it’s confirmed I have a book crush) and I’m honestly pleased to see a mature character so well represented.
- At first when I noticed how heavily Shallan was featuring in this book I wasn’t thrilled – I didn’t dislike her character, but she was my least favorite from the first book, but her story unfolds here so interestingly I quickly lost all hesitation about her prominence.
- The last 15 chapters – my heart could barely take it (seriously, I had visceral reactions to this book!). I alternated between cheering and nail biting and I don’t often have such extreme reactions to books.
- SPOILER HIDDEN:
- SPOILER HIDDEN:
What I Didn’t:
- Very little! But I think the only would be that I felt this one had a little slower start getting into the action and a little more establishing time. I think that, without the gravity of connection I made to Bridge Four in the first story, the danger in this second tale took a little longer brewing, but it certainly percolated into a hefty storm that made me forgive the pacing.
When I finished the first novel, I have to admit I wondered how Sanderson could continue with the same momentum of the first (let alone into three more novels I know are following!) but he proved in this installment that the Cosmere is a beautiful, well-woven story that he clearly has big plans for. Yet again, this world comes alive but in a way that pulls you in rather than repelling with monotonous detail or pages of confusing lore. I will continue to praise Sanderson’s world-building in such organic, enjoyable ways for readers.
What I Liked:
- As with the last book, I loved nearly everything about this follow-up. If anything, I think some of the stakes throughout were even higher than in the last book, and the affection built for these characters through the first installment made this tale seem more personal to me.
- I still love Dalinar (it’s confirmed I have a book crush) and I’m honestly pleased to see a mature character so well represented.
- At first when I noticed how heavily Shallan was featuring in this book I wasn’t thrilled – I didn’t dislike her character, but she was my least favorite from the first book, but her story unfolds here so interestingly I quickly lost all hesitation about her prominence.
Spoiler
Also, isn’t Pattern adorable?- The last 15 chapters – my heart could barely take it (seriously, I had visceral reactions to this book!). I alternated between cheering and nail biting and I don’t often have such extreme reactions to books.
- SPOILER HIDDEN:
Spoiler
I loved being able to see how Bridge Four interacted with characters they didn’t have much opportunity to connect with in the prior installment. Adolin’s usage of “bridgeboy” transforming from a term of derision to endearment was so cool.- SPOILER HIDDEN:
Spoiler
I shouldn’t admit to loving the way that Adolin takes out Sadeas, but my goodness did that feel a bit satisfying. I would not make a good Radiant, clearly, hahaWhat I Didn’t:
- Very little! But I think the only would be that I felt this one had a little slower start getting into the action and a little more establishing time. I think that, without the gravity of connection I made to Bridge Four in the first story, the danger in this second tale took a little longer brewing, but it certainly percolated into a hefty storm that made me forgive the pacing.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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