A review by nincrony1
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A pretty spectacular start to what promises to be an epic 10-volume saga. Sanderson’s somewhat plain prose is actually rather effective here in helping to tell this epic story which puts plot and character at the forefront. I gasped, I applauded, I was riveted for the majority (Part 2 of 5 is a little bit of a drag), and I’m looking forward to where it all goes next. Kaladin’s backstory was indeed the highlight but I also loved Dalinar’s struggles with trying to be a respectable principled man in a corrupt world. Shallan’s journey is also equally riveting, the war antics replaced by a war of words. The world-building as well is top-notch, of course.