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A review by romankurys
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
3.0
I feel conflicted on this one. A variety of emotions and thoughts run through me as I’m trying to decide how many stars this story gets from me.
The World:
One one hand there were parts I couldn’t stop reading, glued to the pages until into late night hours. On the other, there were parts where things just sort of slogged along, nothing happened and I was feeling bored.
I think this book is simply too long. But then again, I love getting my money’s worth, so there’s that option too.
I really love the parts which made my heart race and I understand why the “boring” parts are there. Sanderson is building a world that will last us 10 1,000+ page books. There is a LOT of backstory. Like…a LOT.
The Characters:
I’ve got to say, the main character (arguably), Kaladin, I just could not relate to. His parts were decent but it just was not my cup of tea.
(Kind of like in the Whee of Time, Rand POV was “meh” to me, but every time Mat came through I smiled).
I also smiled every-time it was Dalinar Kholin turn came about. His story line was superb.
Jasna ? Yes, please.
Shallan? Not so much.
Szeth? Yeah. Elevated heart rate every time he snuck on the page. Every. Damn. Time.
I suppose, with such a large cast of characters, there are going to be pickings for everyone.
The Story:
Story itself is really good. Because of how long this series is going to be, there are a LOT of unknowns and many hints dropped which do not yet make sense. So…I’m taking notes.
Sanderson managed to make this fantasy epic tome also be a “Self-Help for Emerging Leaders”. Seriously. I go to a lot of seminars for work, and this book is filled to the brim with useful advice from self-help standpoint. He caught me off guard with that.
Overall, I liked this book. It is a very solid 3 stars.
If you are into epic fantasy, and enjoy a massive books which you can also use for self-defense, paperweight or an insect exterminating device, give this one a go.
If you are new to fantasy, new to epics or new to Sanderson; might I suggest you get your feet wet with the Mistborn series.
Roman
The World:
One one hand there were parts I couldn’t stop reading, glued to the pages until into late night hours. On the other, there were parts where things just sort of slogged along, nothing happened and I was feeling bored.
I think this book is simply too long. But then again, I love getting my money’s worth, so there’s that option too.
I really love the parts which made my heart race and I understand why the “boring” parts are there. Sanderson is building a world that will last us 10 1,000+ page books. There is a LOT of backstory. Like…a LOT.
The Characters:
I’ve got to say, the main character (arguably), Kaladin, I just could not relate to. His parts were decent but it just was not my cup of tea.
(Kind of like in the Whee of Time, Rand POV was “meh” to me, but every time Mat came through I smiled).
I also smiled every-time it was Dalinar Kholin turn came about. His story line was superb.
Jasna ? Yes, please.
Shallan? Not so much.
Szeth? Yeah. Elevated heart rate every time he snuck on the page. Every. Damn. Time.
I suppose, with such a large cast of characters, there are going to be pickings for everyone.
The Story:
Story itself is really good. Because of how long this series is going to be, there are a LOT of unknowns and many hints dropped which do not yet make sense. So…I’m taking notes.
Sanderson managed to make this fantasy epic tome also be a “Self-Help for Emerging Leaders”. Seriously. I go to a lot of seminars for work, and this book is filled to the brim with useful advice from self-help standpoint. He caught me off guard with that.
Overall, I liked this book. It is a very solid 3 stars.
If you are into epic fantasy, and enjoy a massive books which you can also use for self-defense, paperweight or an insect exterminating device, give this one a go.
If you are new to fantasy, new to epics or new to Sanderson; might I suggest you get your feet wet with the Mistborn series.
Roman