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A review by fox2800
The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
This book was a lot.
Morally gray characters. Dark concepts.
But it was amazingly written. The pacing could not have been better. The characters had depth and weren’t overly predictable. There are so many layers to the plot that unfold, and it is told through multiple povs that allow you to slowly piece together the big picture.
The structure and writing style remind me of the throne of glass series. Overall, very well written.
Morally gray characters. Dark concepts.
But it was amazingly written. The pacing could not have been better. The characters had depth and weren’t overly predictable. There are so many layers to the plot that unfold, and it is told through multiple povs that allow you to slowly piece together the big picture.
The structure and writing style remind me of the throne of glass series. Overall, very well written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Rape, Murder, Child death, Bullying, Physical abuse, Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Body horror
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Kidnapping, Slavery, Torture, Vomit, Child death, Cannibalism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Bullying, Cursing, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Death, Violence, War, Murder, Pedophilia, and Sexual content