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The Way of Kings: Book One of the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
10 reviews
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Genocide, Mental illness, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism and Animal cruelty
ciuricirui's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, War, and Classism
Moderate: Grief and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment
microbemasher's review against another edition
- 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
It both is and isn't a stereotypical epic fantasy. Sanderson sets up classic tropes I love and expect, but then subverts them in shocking and satisfying ways. Every time I think I know what I'm in for, the rug gets pulled out from under me and I'm hooked trying to find out what will come next.
The first two chapters were also AMAZING. I love when books throw you into the world and expect you to start swimming. Sanderson establishes an amazing mystery right off the bat that pays off fantastically in the course of the series. Book by book we revisit the same scene from different characters POV, and each new book reveals something that totally changed how I understood the larger plot.
The worldbuilding and intriguing plot established in this book had me ready for more! I read all 3 of the first books in quick succession, and the plot they delivered lived up to what was established here.
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Abandonment, and War
jaedia's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Self harm, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Racism
jeffjk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
lakinglaze's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
obtoosegoose's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, War, and Classism
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
sfrench430's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Medical content, and Abandonment
dani_reis's review against another edition
- 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
I loved it, but this is probably not one to begin reading Sanderson with.
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Abandonment
apiecalypsejen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol