The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings

The Stormlight Archive #1

Brandon Sanderson

1007 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional medium-paced
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The Way of Kings introduces the three protagonists who will be our windows on the strange and wondrous world of Roshar and the drama about to unfold there. * Dalinar, the assassinated king's brother and uncle of the new one, is an old soldier who ...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 48%
mysterious 46%
tense 45%
inspiring 33%
challenging 31%
dark 31%
hopeful 23%
reflective 17%
sad 12%
funny 10%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 24% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.63

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