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The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
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bookshelves: 4-5-stars, fantastic-fantasy, o-captain-my-captain, sci-fi, adorable-alphas, super-sidekicks, awesome-audio, chick-i-want-to-hang-out-with, book-boyfriend-material, bro-mantic, buddy-read, quit-crying-robin, re-read
Feb 16, 2014
bookshelves: 4-5-stars, fantastic-fantasy, o-captain-my-captain, sci-fi, adorable-alphas, super-sidekicks, awesome-audio, chick-i-want-to-hang-out-with, book-boyfriend-material, bro-mantic, buddy-read, quit-crying-robin, re-read
Read 5 times. Last read September 8, 2024 to September 27, 2024.
Time for a series reread before Book 5 in December --Back to the beginning.
And it was epic and awesome and there is always something in it that I've either forgotten or pieced together. I love that when I re-read/re-listen to this series it is never the same, it is never boring and there is some new foreshadowing I see more clearly now after reading other books.
Not all authors do that well. But Sanderson is probably the best at hiding a few things right in plain site, but they are not realized until 1-2 books later.
10-heartbeats
Sale Alert 27Feb22: Kindle Daily Deal for Rhythm of War is coming soon.
I'm amazed every time I read this how great it is. This is my favorite fantasy series and each time I read it I find new things that are just fantastic. One of the greatest series of all time.
Buddy read/reread and 3rd read of this monster done. The thing I love the most about Way of Kings is that even though it is my 3rd read of the book I catch so many new things, remember things I've forgotten and still get just as caught up in the story. Still a 5 star read all the way.
Be prepared for many many updates.
BUDDY READ/REREAD!!! April 2015, BECAUSE WE CAN
Since a few new people have been infected with the Sandersonitis bug (we are not a cult oOSarahOo :P) and I can’t wait until 2016 for a reread of the series it must be done and a buddy read is in order. There are about 30 of us reading this and I probably won't get all the names up (because that is just a lot) but the most important thing is that you can find the thread and join in the private group chat and fun at Fantasy Buddy Reads, The Way Of Kings
Thanks to all my friends who joined in this read I had so much fun rereading it with so many cool people and reliving it all over again. This is one of those books that on a second read the characters became more real, the layering of the world more detailed, the magic system more plausible and my feelings for everything more intense. That doesn't happen with many rereads.
Sanderson does have a slower story pacing than some other authors out there but it is always building until those final moments when everything comes together and blows up spectacularly...totally worth it.
Original Review March 2014:
4.5 Stars
I liked this book but I loved the last 20%. The world is immense and in the beginning I was wondering if there would be a character that I even liked enough to root for. They don’t start out perfect, strong and powerful. They begin as pieces and broken pieces at that.
Seen mostly from the perspectives of Kaladin, Shallan and Dalinar, all in different positions in life and different realms of the world most of the time it was hard to initially see how they are all connected. But with each big reveal or huge betrayal more of the pieces line up and the intricacies of the plot, the characters, the magic system and the world come into focus. My mind was blown throughout the story. Things that didn’t seem extremely relevant at the time later became a huge revelation about motives and truths. Sanderson floored me again and again and each time I love it all the more.
Each character grew through triumphs and failures, becoming more three dimensional with each and I witnessed it all, I didn’t have to be told why they are the way they are I saw the transformations with every deed.
Downfalls – There are only a few and by no means are the dealbreakers for the series.
This takes a long time to set up. There are hints of things along the way but all the major stuff happens toward the end until the last 10% you are at a flat out run the whole last stretch. IT IS WORTH IT. For the big payouts we needed the huge set up, just be patient it is still all very interesting and there are plenty of smaller payouts along the way.
Some of the interludes don’t seem to make sense at the time and not all of the significance of them are revealed in this book, maybe in the next it will make more sense but there were a few that I still have no idea what the significance is unless it was just to show a different part of this world.
The last downfall/benefit is the size, 1000pages, rarely do I jump in book by an author I haven’t read before and commit to something that size unless I know I like them. If that is the case for you as well I suggest you check out Warbreaker, Elantirs or Mistborn since they have a similiar magic/world building elements or try Steelheart and Legion by Brandon Sanderson first to see if you like his writing style. Steelheart and Legion are nothing like this book but highlight his imagination and ability to tell a great story.
That said I enjoyed the time I spent in The Way of Kings and I look forward to continuing on with the series soon. Side Note: the narration of Kate Reading and Michael Kramer was great so I had a lot of fun alternating between the ebook and audio.
And it was epic and awesome and there is always something in it that I've either forgotten or pieced together. I love that when I re-read/re-listen to this series it is never the same, it is never boring and there is some new foreshadowing I see more clearly now after reading other books.
Not all authors do that well. But Sanderson is probably the best at hiding a few things right in plain site, but they are not realized until 1-2 books later.
10-heartbeats
Sale Alert 27Feb22: Kindle Daily Deal for Rhythm of War is coming soon.
I'm amazed every time I read this how great it is. This is my favorite fantasy series and each time I read it I find new things that are just fantastic. One of the greatest series of all time.
Buddy read/reread and 3rd read of this monster done. The thing I love the most about Way of Kings is that even though it is my 3rd read of the book I catch so many new things, remember things I've forgotten and still get just as caught up in the story. Still a 5 star read all the way.
Be prepared for many many updates.
BUDDY READ/REREAD!!! April 2015, BECAUSE WE CAN
Since a few new people have been infected with the Sandersonitis bug (we are not a cult oOSarahOo :P) and I can’t wait until 2016 for a reread of the series it must be done and a buddy read is in order. There are about 30 of us reading this and I probably won't get all the names up (because that is just a lot) but the most important thing is that you can find the thread and join in the private group chat and fun at Fantasy Buddy Reads, The Way Of Kings
Fair Warning: THIS IS MY FAVORITE HIGH/EPIC FANTASY SERIES TO DATE. There were a ridiculous amount of updates, gifs and general fangirling. Robin (Bridge Four) has come home at last.
Thanks to all my friends who joined in this read I had so much fun rereading it with so many cool people and reliving it all over again. This is one of those books that on a second read the characters became more real, the layering of the world more detailed, the magic system more plausible and my feelings for everything more intense. That doesn't happen with many rereads.
Sanderson does have a slower story pacing than some other authors out there but it is always building until those final moments when everything comes together and blows up spectacularly...totally worth it.
Original Review March 2014:
4.5 Stars
I liked this book but I loved the last 20%. The world is immense and in the beginning I was wondering if there would be a character that I even liked enough to root for. They don’t start out perfect, strong and powerful. They begin as pieces and broken pieces at that.
Seen mostly from the perspectives of Kaladin, Shallan and Dalinar, all in different positions in life and different realms of the world most of the time it was hard to initially see how they are all connected. But with each big reveal or huge betrayal more of the pieces line up and the intricacies of the plot, the characters, the magic system and the world come into focus. My mind was blown throughout the story. Things that didn’t seem extremely relevant at the time later became a huge revelation about motives and truths. Sanderson floored me again and again and each time I love it all the more.
Each character grew through triumphs and failures, becoming more three dimensional with each and I witnessed it all, I didn’t have to be told why they are the way they are I saw the transformations with every deed.
Downfalls – There are only a few and by no means are the dealbreakers for the series.
This takes a long time to set up. There are hints of things along the way but all the major stuff happens toward the end until the last 10% you are at a flat out run the whole last stretch. IT IS WORTH IT. For the big payouts we needed the huge set up, just be patient it is still all very interesting and there are plenty of smaller payouts along the way.
Some of the interludes don’t seem to make sense at the time and not all of the significance of them are revealed in this book, maybe in the next it will make more sense but there were a few that I still have no idea what the significance is unless it was just to show a different part of this world.
The last downfall/benefit is the size, 1000pages, rarely do I jump in book by an author I haven’t read before and commit to something that size unless I know I like them. If that is the case for you as well I suggest you check out Warbreaker, Elantirs or Mistborn since they have a similiar magic/world building elements or try Steelheart and Legion by Brandon Sanderson first to see if you like his writing style. Steelheart and Legion are nothing like this book but highlight his imagination and ability to tell a great story.
That said I enjoyed the time I spent in The Way of Kings and I look forward to continuing on with the series soon. Side Note: the narration of Kate Reading and Michael Kramer was great so I had a lot of fun alternating between the ebook and audio.
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Reading Progress
Finished Reading
February 16, 2014
– Shelved as:
to-read
February 16, 2014
– Shelved
March 10, 2014
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7.75%
"I have a feeling I really won't start putting anything together until 15-20%
Kaladin sounded 30ish and I just found out he is 18 OMG he has had a rough go of it so far."
page
78
Kaladin sounded 30ish and I just found out he is 18 OMG he has had a rough go of it so far."
March 10, 2014
–
13.0%
"
"Brightness...I believe you stray into sarcasm."
"Funny. I thought I'd run straight into it, screaming at the top of my lungs."
I love a girl with some sass"
"Funny. I thought I'd run straight into it, screaming at the top of my lungs."
I love a girl with some sass"
March 11, 2014
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16.0%
"Foreigners were so stupid. Of course Nu Ralik was their god, but you always pretended that he wasn't. Vun Makak--his younger, spiteful brother--had to be tricked into thinking you worshiped him, otherwise he'd get jealous.
lol"
lol"
March 13, 2014
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25.0%
"I have a potion which, if slipped into her drink, will make her regard you with favor."
Kaladn raise an eyebrow.
Syl, however, opened her mouth in an amazed expression. "You should give that to Gaz, Kaladin. If would be nice if he liked you more."
I doubt that's what it's intended for, Kaladin thought with a smile.
Ah Syl you are soooo cute."
Kaladn raise an eyebrow.
Syl, however, opened her mouth in an amazed expression. "You should give that to Gaz, Kaladin. If would be nice if he liked you more."
I doubt that's what it's intended for, Kaladin thought with a smile.
Ah Syl you are soooo cute."
March 15, 2014
–
32.0%
"
"Oh, Brightlord Tumul! How unexpected it is to see you standing there! i didn't mean to insult your stupidity. Really, it's quite spectacular and worthy of much praise."
Wit insulting everyone as they come in is hilarious."
Wit insulting everyone as they come in is hilarious."
March 15, 2014
–
43.0%
"At the end of book 2 and the first interlude.
Looks like the plot thickens....maybe an event is not what it seemed."
Looks like the plot thickens....maybe an event is not what it seemed."
March 20, 2014
–
58.0%
"
"Somebody has to start. Somebody has to step forward and do what is right, because it is right. If nobody starts, then others cannot follow.
Lirin is wise and a good father."
Lirin is wise and a good father."
March 22, 2014
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66.0%
"Shallan you just got infinitely more interesting to me. Could it be you see dead people."
March 23, 2014
–
70.0%
"So that is what happened in the battle at the beginning....I'm just going to go out on a limb and wish Death to Amaram...brighteyes all all bastards to Kaladin."
March 24, 2014
–
77.0%
""Airsick Lowlanders" - Rock you are quickly becoming one of my all time favorite side characters.
Teft - I want to know what you know."
Teft - I want to know what you know."
March 27, 2014
–
92.0%
"O.o...What just happened. This last 10% is going to be a roller coaster ride isn't it.
So freaking good. Syl - I love you."
So freaking good. Syl - I love you."
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
4-5-stars
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
fantastic-fantasy
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
o-captain-my-captain
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
sci-fi
March 31, 2014
– Shelved as:
adorable-alphas
June 23, 2014
– Shelved as:
super-sidekicks
June 26, 2014
– Shelved as:
awesome-audio
March 31, 2015
–
0.0%
"Reread of my favorite HIGH fantasy series to date:
Soft start starting in T minus 2 hours."
Soft start starting in T minus 2 hours."
Started Reading
April 1, 2015
–
3.0%
"With that, Szeth escaped into the night. He left the king’s Shardblade; he had no use for it. The Blade Szeth already carried was curse enough.
Shardblades both a blessing and a curse. Who doesn't love a book with Epic swords"
Shardblades both a blessing and a curse. Who doesn't love a book with Epic swords"
April 1, 2015
–
Finished Reading
April 2, 2015
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7.0%
"“What was that for?” the windspren said, walking up to him, head cocked.
“I almost find myself liking him,” Kaladin said, pounding his head back against the cage.
“But…after what he did…”
Kaladin shrugged. “I didn’t say Tvlakv isn’t a bastard. He’s just a likable bastard.” He hesitated, then grimaced. “Those are the worst kind. When you kill them, you end up feeling guilty for it.”"
“I almost find myself liking him,” Kaladin said, pounding his head back against the cage.
“But…after what he did…”
Kaladin shrugged. “I didn’t say Tvlakv isn’t a bastard. He’s just a likable bastard.” He hesitated, then grimaced. “Those are the worst kind. When you kill them, you end up feeling guilty for it.”"
April 2, 2015
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15.0%
"“There are two kinds of people in this world, son,” his father said sternly. “Those who save lives. And those who take lives.”
“And what of those who protect and defend? The ones who save lives by taking lives?”
His father snorted. “That’s like trying to stop a storm by blowing harder. Ridiculous. You can’t protect by killing.”
Kaladan could have had such a different life."
“And what of those who protect and defend? The ones who save lives by taking lives?”
His father snorted. “That’s like trying to stop a storm by blowing harder. Ridiculous. You can’t protect by killing.”
Kaladan could have had such a different life."
April 3, 2015
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19.0%
"The King’s Wit was not a silly court fool such as one might find in other kingdoms. He was a sword, a tool maintained by the king. Insulting others was beneath the dignity of the king, so just as one used gloves when forced to handle something vile, the king retained a Wit so he didn’t have to debase himself to the level of rudeness or offensiveness.
<3 Wit so funny"
<3 Wit so funny"
April 3, 2015
–
22.0%
"“A whore joke, Wit? Is that the best you can manage?”
Wit shrugged. “I point out truths when I see them, Brightlord Sadeas. Each man has his place. Mine is to make insults. Yours is to be in-sluts.”
Wit is the best"
Wit shrugged. “I point out truths when I see them, Brightlord Sadeas. Each man has his place. Mine is to make insults. Yours is to be in-sluts.”
Wit is the best"
April 5, 2015
–
26.0%
"“You’re airsick, lowlander,” he said with his thick accent. “You wish to die? Why do you not just go leap into the chasm? That would be easier.”
"I’m bridgeleader. It’s my privilege to run at the front. Go.”
ROCK!!! There you are."
"I’m bridgeleader. It’s my privilege to run at the front. Go.”
ROCK!!! There you are."
April 5, 2015
–
33.0%
"“Tradition is the blind witness they use to condemn us, Teft,”Kaladin said. “It’s the pretty box they use to wrap up their lies. It makes us serve them.”
O.o Kaladin has been burned before. Interesting."
O.o Kaladin has been burned before. Interesting."
April 5, 2015
–
41.0%
"Never fight other men except when forced to in war.
Bang!
Let your actions defend you, not your words.
Bang!
Expect honor from those you meet, and give them the chance to live up to it.
Bang!
Rule as you would be ruled.
Bang!
Dalinar you added a wise and honorable man."
Bang!
Let your actions defend you, not your words.
Bang!
Expect honor from those you meet, and give them the chance to live up to it.
Bang!
Rule as you would be ruled.
Bang!
Dalinar you added a wise and honorable man."
April 6, 2015
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45.0%
"This was his nightmare. To be in the hands of those who understood his capabilities and who had the ambition to use them properly. He stood for a time, silent, long past when his Stormlight ran out. Then, reverently, he folded the list. He was surprised that his hands were so steady. He should be trembling.
For soon the world itself would shake.
O.o Not good. Not good."
For soon the world itself would shake.
O.o Not good. Not good."
April 6, 2015
–
46.0%
"“And what would be the right word, then?”
“I don’t know. ‘Errorgant,’perhaps.”
Jasnah raised a skeptical eyebrow.
“It means to be twice as certain as someone who is merely arrogant,”Shallan said, “while possessing only one-tenth the requisite facts.”
ERRORGANT is totally the word of the day"
“I don’t know. ‘Errorgant,’perhaps.”
Jasnah raised a skeptical eyebrow.
“It means to be twice as certain as someone who is merely arrogant,”Shallan said, “while possessing only one-tenth the requisite facts.”
ERRORGANT is totally the word of the day"
April 6, 2015
–
48.0%
"“Hey, gancho!” a voice said from another group. “Hey! You want me, I think.”
Kaladin turned. A short, spindly man was waving to him. The man had only one arm. Who would assign him to be a bridgeman?
LOPEN!!! We are all here now."
Kaladin turned. A short, spindly man was waving to him. The man had only one arm. Who would assign him to be a bridgeman?
LOPEN!!! We are all here now."
April 7, 2015
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52.0%
"In those brief moments of light when he dared to look, he thought he saw Syl standing in front of him, her face to the wind, tiny hands forward. As if she were trying to hold back the storm and split the winds as a stone divided the waters of a swift stream.
SYL!!! You are awesome."
SYL!!! You are awesome."
April 8, 2015
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55.0%
"Standing before the deathspren was a tiny figure of light. Not translucent, as she had always appeared before, but of pure white light. That soft, feminine face had a nobler, more angular cast to it now, like a warrior from a forgotten time. Not childlike at all. She stood guard on his chest, holding a sword made of light.
*squee* warrior Syl."
*squee* warrior Syl."
April 9, 2015
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59.0%
"You can hardly step on a cremling without feeling guilty, son, he’d said. Ramming your spear into a man would be nowhere near as easy as you seem to think.
But his father was wrong. It was a stunning, frightening revelation. This wasn’t idle fancy or daydreaming about the glory of battle. This was real. At that moment, Kaladin knew he could kill, if he needed to. "
But his father was wrong. It was a stunning, frightening revelation. This wasn’t idle fancy or daydreaming about the glory of battle. This was real. At that moment, Kaladin knew he could kill, if he needed to. "
April 9, 2015
–
60.0%
"“Maybe you should have fought them, then.”
“I thought you didn’t like killing.”
“I hate it,” she said, growing more translucent. “But I’ve helped men kill before.”
Kaladin froze on the ladder. “What?”
“It’s true,” she said. “I can remember it, just faintly.”
“How?”
“I don’t know.” She grew paler. “I don’t want to talk about it. But it was right to do. I feel it.”
Syl more awesome every page"
“I thought you didn’t like killing.”
“I hate it,” she said, growing more translucent. “But I’ve helped men kill before.”
Kaladin froze on the ladder. “What?”
“It’s true,” she said. “I can remember it, just faintly.”
“How?”
“I don’t know.” She grew paler. “I don’t want to talk about it. But it was right to do. I feel it.”
Syl more awesome every page"
April 9, 2015
–
68.0%
"“Well, you see,” Shallan said, “in order to grow proficient at apologizing, you must first make mistakes. That’s your problem, Jasnah. You’re absolutely terrible at making them.”
Jasnah is the Mary Poppins of Roshar. Practically Perfect in every way."
Jasnah is the Mary Poppins of Roshar. Practically Perfect in every way."
April 10, 2015
–
69.0%
"“Many have searched for this thing.”
“The eastern edge is open.”
“Yes,” Rock said, laughing, “and when you are able to travel that far without being eaten by chasmfiend or killed in floods, I shall name you my kaluk’i’iki.”
Kaladin raised an eyebrow.
“Only a woman can be kaluk’i’iki,” Rock said, as if that explained the joke.
“Wife?”
Rock laughed even louder. “No, no. Airsick lowlanders. Ha!”"
“The eastern edge is open.”
“Yes,” Rock said, laughing, “and when you are able to travel that far without being eaten by chasmfiend or killed in floods, I shall name you my kaluk’i’iki.”
Kaladin raised an eyebrow.
“Only a woman can be kaluk’i’iki,” Rock said, as if that explained the joke.
“Wife?”
Rock laughed even louder. “No, no. Airsick lowlanders. Ha!”"
April 10, 2015
–
70.0%
"
“It’s not about Alethkar! It’s about you! Storm it, you’re supposed to be better than the others!”
I hate all the Lighteyes except the Kholin family."
“It’s not about Alethkar! It’s about you! Storm it, you’re supposed to be better than the others!”
I hate all the Lighteyes except the Kholin family."
April 10, 2015
–
74.0%
"The foolishness of men who care, Dalinar,” Wit said. “And the brilliance of those who do not. The second depend on the first— but also exploit the first— while the first misunderstand the second, hoping that the second are more like the first. And all of their games steal our time. Second by second.
Wit is so wise. One is Sadeas the other Dalinar"
Wit is so wise. One is Sadeas the other Dalinar"
April 11, 2015
–
86.0%
"
Eventually, he broke the kiss. She looked up at him, dazed. Passion-spren, like tiny flakes of crystalline snow, floated down in the air around them.
*blushes*"
Eventually, he broke the kiss. She looked up at him, dazed. Passion-spren, like tiny flakes of crystalline snow, floated down in the air around them.
*blushes*"
April 12, 2015
–
90.0%
"It was Syl, as he’d never seen her before, the size of a regular person, hands clasped in front of her, hair and dress streaming to the side in the wind. He’d had no idea she could make herself so large. She stared eastward, her expression horrified, eyes wide and sorrowful. It was the face of a child watching a brutal murder that stole her innocence."
April 12, 2015
–
95.0%
"Dalinar took one step forward, then drove his Blade point-first into the middle of the blackened glyph on the stone.
THIS MOMENT is when Dalinar Kholin solidified his spot as my favorite character in the series. The *feels*
"
THIS MOMENT is when Dalinar Kholin solidified his spot as my favorite character in the series. The *feels*
"
April 14, 2015
–
98.0%
"“Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. Speak again the ancient oaths and return to men the Shards they once bore.” He turned to Dalinar, meeting his eyes. “The Knights Radiant must stand again.”
Hell Yeah!!! I want to know so much more about them."
Hell Yeah!!! I want to know so much more about them."
April 16, 2015
– Shelved as:
chick-i-want-to-hang-out-with
April 16, 2015
– Shelved as:
book-boyfriend-material
April 16, 2015
– Shelved as:
bro-mantic
April 16, 2015
– Shelved as:
buddy-read
April 16, 2015
– Shelved as:
quit-crying-robin
May 25, 2015
– Shelved as:
re-read
September 15, 2017
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Started Reading
September 15, 2017
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1.49%
"Even after all these centuries, seeing a thunderclast up close made Kalak shiver. The beast’s hand was as long as a man was tall. He’d been killed by hands like those before, and it hadn’t been pleasant. Of course, dying rarely was.
And so we go back to the beginning."
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15
And so we go back to the beginning."
September 16, 2017
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2.28%
"White clothing for a killer was a tradition among the Parshendi. Although Szeth had not asked, his masters had explained why. White to be bold. White to not blend into the night. White to give warning. For if you were going to assassinate a man, he was entitled to see you coming.
"
page
23
"
September 16, 2017
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5.26%
"Men who had no honor. Were there men who had honor? No, Kaladin thought. Honor died eight months ago.
my poor Kaladin. You are in a dark place indeed."
page
53
my poor Kaladin. You are in a dark place indeed."
September 21, 2017
–
7.65%
"“What was that for?” the windspren said, walking up to him, head cocked.
“I almost find myself liking him,” Kaladin said, pounding his head back against the cage.
“But … after what he did …”
Kaladin shrugged. “I didn’t say Tvlakv isn’t a bastard. He’s just a likable bastard.” He hesitated, then grimaced. “Those are the worst kind. When you kill them, you end up feeling guilty for it.”"
page
77
“I almost find myself liking him,” Kaladin said, pounding his head back against the cage.
“But … after what he did …”
Kaladin shrugged. “I didn’t say Tvlakv isn’t a bastard. He’s just a likable bastard.” He hesitated, then grimaced. “Those are the worst kind. When you kill them, you end up feeling guilty for it.”"
September 23, 2017
–
11.02%
"I was supposed to die, Kaladin realized. That’s why he didn’t care if I had a vest or sandals. I was at the front. Kaladin was the only one on the first row who had lived.
[...]
It appeared that he’d been wrong. There had been something more they could do to him. One final torment the world had reserved just for Kaladin. And it was called Bridge Four.
Oh....the early days of Bridge Four"
page
111
[...]
It appeared that he’d been wrong. There had been something more they could do to him. One final torment the world had reserved just for Kaladin. And it was called Bridge Four.
Oh....the early days of Bridge Four"
September 27, 2017
–
13.11%
"“She didn’t take you? What’s wrong with her?”
“Chronic competence, I should guess. She’s been so successful in life that she has unrealistic expectations of others.”
I long for Chronic competence in my life.
"
page
132
“Chronic competence, I should guess. She’s been so successful in life that she has unrealistic expectations of others.”
I long for Chronic competence in my life.
"
September 30, 2017
–
15.39%
"“There are two kinds of people in this world, son,” his father said sternly. “Those who save lives. And those who take lives.”
“And what of those who protect and defend? The ones who save lives by taking lives?”
His father snorted. “That’s like trying to stop a storm by blowing harder. Ridiculous. You can’t protect by killing.”
I don't agree Lirin"
page
155
“And what of those who protect and defend? The ones who save lives by taking lives?”
His father snorted. “That’s like trying to stop a storm by blowing harder. Ridiculous. You can’t protect by killing.”
I don't agree Lirin"
October 1, 2017
–
22.74%
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“Yes. You see, Sadeas, you make it too easy. An uneducated, half-brained serving boy with a hangover could make mock of you. I am left with no need to exert myself, and your very nature makes mockery of my mockery. And so it is that through sheer stupidity you make me look incompetent.”
LOVE Wit! Hate Sadeas with the heat of a thousand suns."
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LOVE Wit! Hate Sadeas with the heat of a thousand suns."
October 1, 2017
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26.42%
"“You’re airsick, lowlander,” he said with his thick accent. “You wish to die? Why do you not just go leap into the chasm? That would be easier.”
“I’m bridgeleader. It’s my privilege to run at the front. Go.”
First Airsick Lowlander!!!! Rock you are fantastic. And way to start trying Kaladin."
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“I’m bridgeleader. It’s my privilege to run at the front. Go.”
First Airsick Lowlander!!!! Rock you are fantastic. And way to start trying Kaladin."
October 7, 2017
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34.56%
"“You put chull dung in Highprince Sadeas’s soup?”
“Er, yes,” Rock said. “Actually, I put this thing in his bread too. And used it as a garnish on the pork steak. And made a chutney out of it for the buttered garams. Chull dung, it has many uses, I found.”"
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“Er, yes,” Rock said. “Actually, I put this thing in his bread too. And used it as a garnish on the pork steak. And made a chutney out of it for the buttered garams. Chull dung, it has many uses, I found.”"
October 7, 2017
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39.32%
"The spear danced in his fingers, comfortable, an extension of himself. He spun with it, swinging it around and around, across his neck, over his arm, in and out of jabs and swings....It was as if the spear itself knew what to do.
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October 9, 2017
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43.1%
"“Shin are a curious folk,” he said. “Here, warriors are the lowliest of men— kind of like slaves. Men trade and sell them between houses by way of little stones that signify ownership, and any man who picks up a weapon must join them and be treated the same.
The fellow in the fancy robe? He’s a farmer.”
Love how little tid bits of import are just thrown out like this."
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The fellow in the fancy robe? He’s a farmer.”
Love how little tid bits of import are just thrown out like this."
October 10, 2017
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45.58%
"“And what would be the right word, then?”
“I don’t know. ‘Errorgant,’ perhaps.” Jasnah raised a skeptical eyebrow. “It means to be twice as certain as someone who is merely arrogant,” Shallan said, “while possessing only one-tenth the requisite facts.”
Shallan isn't my favorite in this book but I do like her mind sometimes."
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“I don’t know. ‘Errorgant,’ perhaps.” Jasnah raised a skeptical eyebrow. “It means to be twice as certain as someone who is merely arrogant,” Shallan said, “while possessing only one-tenth the requisite facts.”
Shallan isn't my favorite in this book but I do like her mind sometimes."
October 11, 2017
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54.72%
"Things were the same, yet different. One step, and the world flipped upside down. The villain became the hero, the hero the villain.
“I—” Kal said. “I can’t decide if what you did was incredibly brave or incredibly wrong.”
sometimes things are both."
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“I—” Kal said. “I can’t decide if what you did was incredibly brave or incredibly wrong.”
sometimes things are both."
October 13, 2017
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60.38%
"“Ha!” Rock said. “Voidbringers! Lowlander nonsense. Is campfire tale told by children.”
“They were real,” Skar said defensively. “Everyone knows that.”
“Everyone who listens to campfire stories!” Rock said with a laugh. “Too much air! Makes your minds soft. Is all right, though— you are still my family. Just the dumb ones!”
*snorts* Rock is awesome. I'll totally be in his Horneater clan."
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“They were real,” Skar said defensively. “Everyone knows that.”
“Everyone who listens to campfire stories!” Rock said with a laugh. “Too much air! Makes your minds soft. Is all right, though— you are still my family. Just the dumb ones!”
*snorts* Rock is awesome. I'll totally be in his Horneater clan."
October 15, 2017
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74.58%
"“The foolishness of men who care, Dalinar,” Wit said. “And the brilliance of those who do not. The second depend on the first— but also exploit the first— while the first misunderstand the second, hoping that the second are more like the first. And all of their games steal our time. Second by second.”
That was a bit convoluted even for Wit."
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That was a bit convoluted even for Wit."
October 15, 2017
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85.7%
"Eventually, he broke the kiss. She looked up at him, dazed. Passionspren, like tiny flakes of crystalline snow, floated down in the air around them.
863 pgs before the first kiss and it was worth it. Also I can't believe this is one of my favorite series and there isn't a kiss for 863 pages."
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863 pgs before the first kiss and it was worth it. Also I can't believe this is one of my favorite series and there isn't a kiss for 863 pages."
October 16, 2017
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"Dalinar took one step forward, then drove his Blade point-first into the middle of the blackened glyph on the stone.
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I felt quite like you:) Thanks for a great review:) I only didn't mind the size:)
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I don't mind the size, but I never delve into a 1000 page book by an author I've never read before, unless someone with trusted tastes similar to my own swears by it.I have never dnf'd a book and that is a lot of pages if you aren't enjoying the story. Happy to say that I totally loved the story.
I understand what you mean:) Same with me for starting a 1000-page book by an author that doesn't come highly recommended:) Really? Never DNF'd? I used to be like that ... but with so many crappy books around, I've learned to.
Nope I still haven't popped that cherry. One day I'm sure I'll try to read a horrible New Adult or YA that I just can't push through.So for now I just try to choose wisely.
I don't think you can go wrong with a Sanderson book though I've read 3 from completely different types of storyline and enjoyed them all. I'm really excited he is doing a sequel to Legion, I loved the idea of that story.
Hahaha:) If you need recommendations, just give me a shout:) Though I think almost any YA book will do:))I've come to see you're very wise in more than one respect:)
LOL, I know;) This is my third 5th Sanderson series and I plunged in the book with the absolute conviction I'd love it:)
I used to love the YA genre but either I've grown out of it (entirely possible) or they are just pumping out crap lately (also possible).I have a few authors I love that do YA but I've really moved away from it.
LOL, sadly I'd outgrown it before it even appeared:( So now I can only enjoy the best of the best and I'm not overly impressed even with these:( But I think you're right there's more crap around. How come I love children's books even now but have a hard time with YA?
My favorite Dalinar moment is a toss up between (don't click unless you finished the book) (view spoiler)
I think I loved the Elokhar moment best:)
That was really surprising. Dalinar is The Man.So excited to start WoR on Friday.
Yes, he has grown quite a big through the book and is now The Man:) I can't wait to start WoR on Friday:)
Thanks for the heads up on the iBooks freebie! Just got mine :)
Tanya wrote: "Thanks for the heads up on the iBooks freebie! Just got mine :)"<---good deed for the day done.
Yay!!! I love the reason Brandon Sanderson gives on his blog for participating in giving away his book for free.
He is not only a writer of fantasy but a fan of fantasy too.
I read the post and liked that too. This will be my first Sanderson. I've been wanting to give him a try for a while. Thanks again and I will pay it forward. I know a friend who will be stoked when I tell her :)
Thank you letting us know, Robin. You guys have been blowing up my feed lately with all of his books so I will definitely have to get this one.
Stephanie wrote: "Thank you letting us know, Robin. You guys have been blowing up my feed lately with all of his books so I will definitely have to get this one."It's good to have on hand. I'm sure we will do a group read of it sometime in the next year.
Awesome. I have to read The Mistborn trilogy before then too.
great review, Robin! but damn, 1,000+ pages...I will have to work myself up to this :D...and hehe, I totally had to laugh as I was scrolling thru the comments and saw you say that you hadn't ever DNF'd a book yet. Ahhhh, Kathleen Turner - good times! (or not, lol)
Love your review, Robin! Almost makes me want to read it again. But no. I'm going to wait until Skybreaker comes out!
mich wrote: "great review, Robin! but damn, 1,000+ pages...I will have to work myself up to this :D...and hehe, I totally had to laugh as I was scrolling thru the comments and saw you say that you hadn't ever..."
Good times indeed...That cherry has been totally popped now. Still that is the only book I've dnf'd. I'm sure at least a few of us will do a re-read closer to the release date of Skybreaker. It will be good to have on hand.
Katie.g wrote: "Love your review, Robin! Almost makes me want to read it again. But no. I'm going to wait until Skybreaker comes out!"I keep reminding myself to wait. I must wait until closer to the release of Skybreaker to read the series again too.
Anasylvia wrote: "Awesome Review! I can't wait for this one. And Thanks again for letting me know:)"
Anytime. A free book is a free book and this is a great book so it is just a bonus.
I'm sure Athena, Alexa and I will buddy read it before the next one comes out just in case you don't get to it right away. :)
I don't know how I didn't like your review...we did read it together. RE-read very soon!!!
lol probably because I couldn't help myself and finished a week before everyone else. Hi my name is Robin and I'm addicted to books.
Hi Robin
Robin wrote: "lol probably because I couldn't help myself and finished a week before everyone else. Hi my name is Robin and I'm addicted to books.
Hi Robin"
Hi Robin..
Hi my name is Athena and I have shiny book syndrome.
Athena (Shardbearer) wrote: "Robin wrote: "lol probably because I couldn't help myself and finished a week before everyone else. Hi my name is Robin and I'm addicted to books.
Hi Robin"
Hi Robin..
Hi my name is Athena a..."
Hi Athena....welcome to our Sandersonitus group.
Great review, Robin! I've only read one of Sanderson's books but I'm a fan . . . I'll have to check this one out.
Destini Mia~ ♕ Sassy Lassie wrote: "Great review, Robin! I've only read one of Sanderson's books but I'm a fan . . . I'll have to check this one out."Get it while it is FREE!!!!
Hi Robin, I'm going over my To Read list, and now I'm confused as to whether I should read the Mistborn series first, or The Way of Kings. Does it matter, in your opinion?
Shelley wrote: "Hi Robin, I'm going over my To Read list, and now I'm confused as to whether I should read the Mistborn series first, or The Way of Kings. Does it matter, in your opinion?"Hey Shelley...hmmm that is a good question.
It doesn't 'really' matter. I read this one first and there are a few characters that overlap but in very minor ways and if you don't know who they are it isn't a big deal.
That said - This is a long book. I loved it and the writing is better than Mistborn (which is a feat in and of itself) but it is also almost 3x longer. If you haven't already read a Brandon Sanderson book and want to see if you even like his style I recommend Mistborn first since it could be read as a stand alone.
I get long winded sometimes.
No it doesn't matter, really. It just depends on what kind of commitment you want to make.
I think Mistborn is a good starting point.
Concurrence is felt.
Excellent, sounds like I can't go wrong. I'll start with Mistborn -- I appreciate everyone's input.
Hey! I'm all in for this buddy reading, Robin. I have already order it and I hope you give me a notice when April comes.You know I wasn't really sold with Warbreaker. I'm probably a tough reader for high fantasy, but since I love Kingkiller Chronicles and GOT, I thought I should jump into your BR and see if this is the fantasy series I was waiting for (since both Patrick and George don't mind to leave us eternally waiting for their books!)
This is better than Warbreaker by far. That was one if his earlier works.I will make sure to round you up pre April :)
Concurrence is felt!
Sandra wrote: "Hey! I'm all in for this buddy reading, Robin. I have already order it and I hope you give me a notice when April comes.You know I wasn't really sold with Warbreaker. I'm probably a tough reader..."
Damn Patrick and George taking years upon years between books. They should Sanderson up and learn to write faster.
Eon wrote: "Concurrence is felt!"YES!!! Stormlight is his best series yet.
We all know you are a cult ^^ But I want in, anyways!
Liz* wrote: "We all know you are a cult ^^ But I want in, anyways!"*hands Liz punch and pie* welcome to our Sandersonitis support group.
Fantastic review, Robin!
LOL Cartman is awesome! Thank you! :D Let me know when we start.
Liz* wrote: "LOL Cartman is awesome! Thank you! :D Let me know when we start."I'm so glad you got that. I said it to someone else and they were yeah I like pie. :P
Dany wrote: "I want to read with you all this April 2015. I've been meaning to read more of him for the longest time. I've only read The Rithmatist (I enjoyed it) and I own The Way of Kings."Sweet Dani. I will add you to the list. We are meeting over here,
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
it is a private group of friends who like to read together just send an invite request or we can get you an invite to the group sent :)
How can I say no to Sanderson? Count me in. I'd love to read with you guys!
Yay Katie!!! I knew you had it in you.
:D I was going to reread mistborn but the Stormlight Archive is so awesome that I don't mind changing plans!
Katie.g wrote: ":D I was going to reread mistborn but the Stormlight Archive is so awesome that I don't mind changing plans!"Haha...I read this first too. It is a great book to read with friends.
I think anything Sanderson is a pretty safe bet. I haven't read any of the Alcatraz books but they are more for MG so I'll save those for awhile.
I'm proud to be a member of this cult :P I cant wait for the buddy read! ^^ I think the Sandersonitis bug is real. It all makes sense now. Ever since I've read Legion series and some short stories of Brandon Sanderson I feel this urge to read whatever he wrote ;)
Tamara wrote: "I'm proud to be a member of this cult :P I cant wait for the buddy read! ^^ I think the Sandersonitis bug is real. It all makes sense now. Ever since I've read Legion series and some short stories ..."Just wait Tamara. I don't want to hype it up too much but honestly WoKs and Words of Radiance are his best stuff. It is amazing.
Did you get an invite to the group yet? Athena is taking care of those or you can just submit an invite request to the group above in the review.
