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Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius Send a noteboard - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM
Will be jumping into Sanderson's new epic series in a few weeks after some business travel. Just wondering the following, for those that read book 1, not looking for spoilers, but some context/opinions:

How did you like it?


I really enjoyed it.

What were the goods and bads of the book?


Character development was excellent, as were many of the action scenes. "The bad" is that because this is the first volume of a planned 10-book series, the plot moves a bit slower than I prefer. I used to argue with Jacob that too much time was given to certain characters' inner struggles/character development for my preference, but I've more or less come around to his position on that.

How is it's format? (typical hero/quest epic, something different)


There is certainly the "quest" feel for one of the main characters, but the others not so much. Overall, I don't perceive this book as being a "typical" fantasy epic because it makes no bones about the fact that it's basically setting the stage for the main thrust of the series as a whole. Within that framework, I think it's pretty well self-contained.

What's unique about it.....i.e., what is the Sanderson spin?


Definitely the magic systems.

After the end of book 1, do you know where the rest of the series is heading?


In general, yes, I feel like I know where the series is heading. At the same time it would be a terrible series to read through if the ending to 10 was obvious by the time you finish 1, so there's bound to be a great many changes to come in the next 9 books. That said, I'm sure there won't be nearly as bad as Malazan in that regard.

How does it compare to book 1 of other beloved epic series?


I think it's a very solid start to a series that, after 1, at least, looks to be very promising.

Are you eager to read book 2?


Absolutely! According to Sanderson's Twitter, book 2 is his next project after finishing AMoL - so I'd estimate release in the first half of 2013.
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Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - trzaska2000 - 13/09/2011 10:28:03 PM 1637 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1250 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1274 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1031 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1052 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1089 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1146 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1019 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1167 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1194 Views
"I found it hard to put down. I was up way past my bedtime most nights while reading it" trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:15:37 AM 1082 Views
Re: "I found it hard to put down. I was up way past my bedtime most nights while reading it" j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:36:57 PM 1199 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1077 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 542 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1220 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1101 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1155 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1182 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1238 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1135 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1094 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1380 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1061 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1383 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1151 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1207 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1043 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1135 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1254 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1095 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1121 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1172 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 508 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1143 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1082 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1064 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1172 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1477 Views
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