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The Way of Kings: Book One of the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

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smtorres28's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-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

4.5

Book one of the Stormlight Archive was A LOT of info dumping, character history and background, and of course has the infamous “Sanderlanche” in the last few hundred pages.

I thoroughly enjoyed this and am looking forward to following these characters throughout the rest of the series.

Sanderson is honestly a masterclass in fantasy storytelling and writing. I can’t wait to continue making my way through the Cosmere and see how the stories all collide. 

Also, the Wit… iykyk
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funplex's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Wow. Brandon Sanderson never ceases to amaze me with how well he wraps up plot holes but also…doesn’t? Many times did I shed tears and look at my husband (who is caught up on the cosmere) with a gaping mouth, in shock at what I’d just read. 
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pobi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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

This was my second time reading it and I picked up SO much more than I did before. Immediately I want to start the next one.
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memreads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

Amazing. 10/10. No notes. I'm mad I haven't read this until now. 
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tyras_bookshelf's review against another edition

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A really interesting premise but it was just too many books in one to keep my attention. 
Bouncing between two stories, interesting in their own way but that hadn’t yet come together just distracted me from both of them. 
I either wanted to stay with Kaladin and his story although the slavery I could have done without. Or with Szeth because his magic was cool af and the assassin stuff was very well written and dynamic. I wasn’t into Shallan’s story line so much at first because it moved so slowly but I also wanted to see her steal that soul-caster thing and if she could get her family out of trouble. 

All that to say, there’s a bunch of stuff in this mammoth of a book to keep you interested if you like war, magic, thievery, etc. but my goodness, 1200 pages is just too much. Couldn’t hang. I’d watch the movie though if that ever happens. 
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geminisoul's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The world that was created in this book was so emersive and just so well executed. The characters felt complex and I really grew to love them. I cannot wait to continue with this series. 
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magdie's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

At the beginning i was confused and still am confused, just about different things. The book relly doesn't feel like a thousand pages, it reads incredibly, no part drags or seems too drawn out. Can't wait for the next part, can't imagine waiting four years for the second book. The reveals are crazy, characters amazing, magic system confusing and unique, cant wait when I'll understand it all. Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination. 🍃
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def_ni's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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stephaniemcuervo's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging inspiring slow-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

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lizziaha's review against another edition

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4.0

Sanderson lays A LOT of groundwork in this first book, and there’s simply not enough payoff yet. I will trust the process and assume that the payoff will come in the later books, but it made for a very slow reading experience. The bridge crew pov was by far the most interesting perspective—everyone loves an underdog—and Syl carries. 
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