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A review by koberreads
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
Book review: Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Short Review:
Truly one of the best high fantasy long form series (Literally long because each book is not a 300 plus which most fiction books are, or even 600 plus even Stephen book average length of fiction 800 pages but a thousand pages. 1,000 pages plus, EACH BOOK!) to give a short review or even summarize this first book is truly understates how great it would be but in a nutshell it is the most unique compared to other highfantasy, and the magic system is intricate like no other which is a main allure for potential readers. But the complex politics, and deep well-written numerous characters is often what you stay for.
Spoilers!!
I am honestly shifting from giving it a 4.5 to 5 start review. I was about to give 4.5 stars because I got annoyed with Shallan. But somehow she did redeem herself in the end. Somehow.
Part two:
Chapter: Words
One of the best chapters because it is both action packed and also unexpectedly so effectively heartwrenching. Syl makes your soul twist and wrench so much. I honestly felt like truly running towards Kholin house and its soldiers to help them regardless of the clearly highrisk of not only losing your own life but losing the life of your dear friends who have been trusting and fighting a long side with you. Something about great unexpected betrayals even not done unto you but once you see it done to others, makes it still so terrible and makes you want to do something. Brandson Sanderson, made me realize a of sense of honor is latent within me.
Ending chapters (Last 4 chapters)
Although, even though has great plot twist and revelations felt a bit underwhelming althought it should be shocking for me.
Short Review:
Truly one of the best high fantasy long form series (Literally long because each book is not a 300 plus which most fiction books are, or even 600 plus even Stephen book average length of fiction 800 pages but a thousand pages. 1,000 pages plus, EACH BOOK!) to give a short review or even summarize this first book is truly understates how great it would be but in a nutshell it is the most unique compared to other highfantasy, and the magic system is intricate like no other which is a main allure for potential readers. But the complex politics, and deep well-written numerous characters is often what you stay for.
Spoilers!!
I am honestly shifting from giving it a 4.5 to 5 start review. I was about to give 4.5 stars because I got annoyed with Shallan. But somehow she did redeem herself in the end. Somehow.
Part two:
Chapter: Words
One of the best chapters because it is both action packed and also unexpectedly so effectively heartwrenching. Syl makes your soul twist and wrench so much. I honestly felt like truly running towards Kholin house and its soldiers to help them regardless of the clearly highrisk of not only losing your own life but losing the life of your dear friends who have been trusting and fighting a long side with you. Something about great unexpected betrayals even not done unto you but once you see it done to others, makes it still so terrible and makes you want to do something. Brandson Sanderson, made me realize a of sense of honor is latent within me.
Ending chapters (Last 4 chapters)
Although, even though has great plot twist and revelations felt a bit underwhelming althought it should be shocking for me.