Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

128 reviews

travers99's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Wow, what a book. I just finished listening to the 40hr audiobook and am left looking for my next Sanderson read. 
As usual with any Sanderson book: epic world building, epic character detail, epic plot points and epic writing. 
I give a 4 star because there was some short sections that paced really slow for me and, had I been physically reading, I would have possibly given up. I'm glad I didn't though because this is a fantastic book!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Suicide

daniche979's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This is a pretty amazing book, in a wildly complex world. Like most Sanderson books it can take a minute to get a grasp of what the heck is happening. 

There are LOTS of characters which can also get confusing especially with the interludes - which honestly were my least favorite parts. Additionally I didn't care about Kaladin's childhood stuff. 

But overall the main and even secondary characters are incredibly diverse and interesting. The focus is less on their growth (there is some here and there) and more on their interpersonal dynamics. And once certain storyline finally overlap - amazing. 

The pacing is overall pretty good especially for a book of this size. The action and politics are intriguing and the climax is fantastic and satisfying.

Can't wait for the next one. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Death, and Violence

gabriellessrs's review against another edition

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Minor: Gore

nightrainfallsmoke1's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and War

kaylatibbs's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Racism, Death, Physical abuse, War, Violence, Murder, Classism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

Moderate: Confinement, Bullying, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Child death, Alcohol, Cultural appropriation, Dementia, Hate crime, Cursing, Ableism, Excrement, Medical content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

rheagoveas's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, and War

johannaplatt's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

Despite being around 1000 pages, I found this book medium to fast paced - the plot is pretty tight and each chapter has a purpose. Really enjoyed the varied POVs in different locations, which kept me engaged in the story. Characters with mental health struggles were written well. Really enjoyed this and looking forward to reading the next in the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Murder, Violence, Death, and Suicidal thoughts

kassidyreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Slavery, War, and Death

Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore

Minor: Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death

jaedia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, War, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Physical abuse, Medical content, Gaslighting, Death of parent, Self harm, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Animal cruelty

Minor: Racism

soyabeanos's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

4.75

this was my first fantasy series and i absolutely loved it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Death, Violence, Murder, Slavery, Grief, Medical content, Physical abuse, Blood, and War