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A review by falanuhlaaalu
The Way of Kings (1 of 5) by Brandon Sanderson
5.0
2nd read in preparation for Rhythm of War
For my second time I decided to listen to the graphic audio of this novel instead,which I will say made the experience incredible and I highly recommend it.
Now to the review:
The Way Of Kings and The Stormlight Archive in general have to be one of my favourite fantasy works .
Each character has a unique personality and perspective to the world that they are living and it just makes everything more interesting reading from different point of views.Instead of this making you feel tired, it pulls you in and gets you more invested. Anything from social status,gender issues, politics and philosophy is included and given a lot of time as a part of each character's background and ideas.
It might be a long book ,but I think each chapter serves an important purpose to the narrative ,either explaining a certain character's backstory or personality, continuing the story ,or just giving you something like a tour of Roshar.
The story is separated to three main point of views(and many minor ones):
-Dalinar Kholin,highprince and general fighting in a war in the Shattered Plains to avenge his dead brother and former king of Alethkar,Gavilar Kholin. In this point of view we also see from the view of his son , Adolin Kholin,prince and duelist(not much though).
-Kaladin Stormblessed, slave turning bridgeman joining the army of highprince Torol Sadeas
-Shallan Davar, daughter of a minor lord in Jah Keved coming to Khabranth (a kingdom in Roshar) in order to become a ward of Jasnah Kholin, sister of the current king of Alethkar,Elhokar Kholin.
I won't get into spoilers but each main point of view gives us an interesting perspective of the world. Dalinar, a man of power amidst a war dealing with politics, family issues,and personal struggles. Kaladin, a man of lower rank ,going through the worst life can offer to him, trying to find strength to move forward. Shallan ,the only woman and non Alethi of the main three learning new things and joining the world of scholars and research while trying to help her family.
As I said I will not delve into spoilers and story moments,but I will not stop recommending this to anyone. If you like fantasy and especially when fantasy gives morally grey characters, philosophy and analysis on the world while providing great world building,magic system, story and characters ,then I highly recommend this story :)
For my second time I decided to listen to the graphic audio of this novel instead,which I will say made the experience incredible and I highly recommend it.
Now to the review:
The Way Of Kings and The Stormlight Archive in general have to be one of my favourite fantasy works .
Each character has a unique personality and perspective to the world that they are living and it just makes everything more interesting reading from different point of views.Instead of this making you feel tired, it pulls you in and gets you more invested. Anything from social status,gender issues, politics and philosophy is included and given a lot of time as a part of each character's background and ideas.
It might be a long book ,but I think each chapter serves an important purpose to the narrative ,either explaining a certain character's backstory or personality, continuing the story ,or just giving you something like a tour of Roshar.
The story is separated to three main point of views(and many minor ones):
-Dalinar Kholin,highprince and general fighting in a war in the Shattered Plains to avenge his dead brother and former king of Alethkar,Gavilar Kholin. In this point of view we also see from the view of his son , Adolin Kholin,prince and duelist(not much though).
-Kaladin Stormblessed, slave turning bridgeman joining the army of highprince Torol Sadeas
-Shallan Davar, daughter of a minor lord in Jah Keved coming to Khabranth (a kingdom in Roshar) in order to become a ward of Jasnah Kholin, sister of the current king of Alethkar,Elhokar Kholin.
I won't get into spoilers but each main point of view gives us an interesting perspective of the world. Dalinar, a man of power amidst a war dealing with politics, family issues,and personal struggles. Kaladin, a man of lower rank ,going through the worst life can offer to him, trying to find strength to move forward. Shallan ,the only woman and non Alethi of the main three learning new things and joining the world of scholars and research while trying to help her family.
As I said I will not delve into spoilers and story moments,but I will not stop recommending this to anyone. If you like fantasy and especially when fantasy gives morally grey characters, philosophy and analysis on the world while providing great world building,magic system, story and characters ,then I highly recommend this story :)