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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 1803 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1350 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1368 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1206 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1144 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1190 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1258 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1190 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1266 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1317 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 1249 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 1303 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1158 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 663 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1314 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1198 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1246 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1276 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1334 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1240 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1194 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1478 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1203 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1493 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1240 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1317 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1138 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1226 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1349 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1204 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1219 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1290 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 554 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1246 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1179 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1177 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1276 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1593 Views
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