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A review by reading_rhapsody
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
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
After some time of pondering on this book I feel I can review it with some level of coherence lol
First off: Brando Sando! I feel like we’re on a nickname basis now because I’ve officially joined the fan club. Seriously, thanks for writing one of my favorite characters of all time!
Now, onto the book. I’m not sure why I chose The Way of Kings as my starting point in the Cosmere universe, but I’m glad I did. This was my first Brandon Sanderson book, and I jumped right in.
I’ve been amazed by how Sanderson manages to remember every detail and tie everything together so perfectly. I learned about something called the "Sanderlanche," and now it all makes sense. Here are some things that really stood out to me:
The world-building is exceptional—it's detailed and sucks you into the world of Roshar. I also appreciate all the extra information and pictures in the edition I bought.
The diverse cast of characters is engaging and keeps you invested in the story.
The foreshadowing is done so well that when the big moments finally happen, they feel earned and satisfying.
But I have to be honest, the book is long, and at times, the pacing is slow. There were moments when I needed to take breaks because it felt like the story was dragging. However, looking back, I can see why it needed to be this length. The slow build allowed for deeper world-building, more complex plot development, and richer character growth. Those last 300 pages really brought everything together, making it all worth the journey.
My favorite characters are Kaladin and Dalinar, and I’m excited to see where their stories go next!
First off: Brando Sando! I feel like we’re on a nickname basis now because I’ve officially joined the fan club. Seriously, thanks for writing one of my favorite characters of all time!
Now, onto the book. I’m not sure why I chose The Way of Kings as my starting point in the Cosmere universe, but I’m glad I did. This was my first Brandon Sanderson book, and I jumped right in.
I’ve been amazed by how Sanderson manages to remember every detail and tie everything together so perfectly. I learned about something called the "Sanderlanche," and now it all makes sense. Here are some things that really stood out to me:
The world-building is exceptional—it's detailed and sucks you into the world of Roshar. I also appreciate all the extra information and pictures in the edition I bought.
The diverse cast of characters is engaging and keeps you invested in the story.
The foreshadowing is done so well that when the big moments finally happen, they feel earned and satisfying.
But I have to be honest, the book is long, and at times, the pacing is slow. There were moments when I needed to take breaks because it felt like the story was dragging. However, looking back, I can see why it needed to be this length. The slow build allowed for deeper world-building, more complex plot development, and richer character growth. Those last 300 pages really brought everything together, making it all worth the journey.
My favorite characters are Kaladin and Dalinar, and I’m excited to see where their stories go next!