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theguildwriter's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse and War
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism and Slavery
I was more than satisfied with all of Shallan's flashbacks in this story. Not only did it explain her coming to be a Radiant as well as her family situation back home, but by the end it provided the explanation for Shallan's constant love for her father. By her final flashback, the whole story of the Davar house becomes a tragedy. The chapters slowly brought me to love and care for her brothers that, in the previous book, I couldn't quite bring myself to like. And then, with the revelation that her father had taken the blame for Shallan's mother's death after Shallan was forced to kill her in self-defense, you understand his anger, his abuse, his complete mental break from the trauma of all of it. Kaladin's persisting prejudice and his struggle to overcome it despite several characters putting him in his place was frustrating but completely realistic. He had a lifetime of being mistreated by lighteyes, of having some of the worst parts of his life handed to him by them playing their games, that his interactions with Dalinar (and eventually Adolin and Shallan) were not just going to undo. Only by being shown goodness from them time and time again did he eventually see his own prejudice and fully overcome it. Adolin being so good at his core is why I think he was the one to do what he did to Sadeas. He saw, in that moment, that Sadeas was never going to stop being Sadeas even in the face of the world ending. Adolin knew they needed his father to lead them through it all, and that Sadeas would find away to take all the honor and faith Dalinar had earned that day and turn it against him. And, with the world ending, they did not have time to play the politics game anymore. They didn't have time to do things the honorable way. Sadeas had to go. And I think it was Adolin's good heart that pushed him to do something so drastic. He saw past the games, past the codes, past the honor, and he thought about what needed to be done for everyone to survive.apollonhymn's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
oldladysadie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ETA: The longer I sit with this book, the more I love and appreciate everything about it. This may actually be one of my favorite books. 5 Stars ⭐️
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Slavery, Confinement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Animal death, and Classism
nekoshka's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Animal death, Death of parent, Death, War, Violence, Child abuse, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal cruelty
lesbianism_is_awesome's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Death, Murder, War, Mental illness, Violence, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism, Colonisation, Sexism, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Animal death
iono's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, War, Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Grief, Animal death, Physical abuse, Slavery, Confinement, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
beholderess's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Confinement
blessedbycats's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence, War, and Blood
Moderate: Domestic abuse
ok7a's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, War, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Genocide, Mental illness, Animal death, Death, and Sexism
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts
queenie_ofthe_void's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Confinement, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, War, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis