A review by graff_fuller
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

On this FIRST reread - Wow. I loved it even more than the last time. Yes, thank you.

Kalidan Stormblessed and Syl is still my favourite. PTSD is real...and was handled perfectly.

Dalinar and his struggles are overcoming him, in his new position.

Navani is a Scholar, no matter what she thinks.

Shallan/Veil/Radiant/Criptic - this was a tough story to read and experience with them.

Do NOT like the Ghost Bloods, and need to know (remember what other series within the Cosmere they reside...for I have forgotten).

Taravangian - all I can say is UGH. Why, oh why? IT really doesn't feel fair.

Wit is always a pleasure to be around. Though, in Real Life, I think he'd be a "pain in the ass".

Love Teft, Rlain, Lift and many others.

I even liked "some" of the Listeners. Is that strange?

The FIRST read of this book

Tumi, there she is. Very interesting. Now I know.

That was AMAZING. This may be my favorite in the Stormlight Archive. 

Kaladin is my favorite character...and he was put through the ringer...that is for sure.

Dalinar is my second favorite of the main characters. I believe he is not going to be happy about the deal he has made, but hoping he will be able to adjust wisely.

Shallan also was put through the ringer in this story, too. She had real growth, also.

This was a great story. I am so happy that this was written, but now I am sad that we will have to wait THREE more years for the 5th book. Ugh.