The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

1008 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Description

According to mythology mankind used to live in The Tranquiline Halls. Heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms. And the Voidbringers followed...They came...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37,630 reviews

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 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 39%
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: 2%

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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