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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 1893 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1427 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1445 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1298 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1225 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1265 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1335 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1267 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1335 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1407 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 1316 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 1389 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1235 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 708 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1395 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1287 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1338 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1366 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1419 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1308 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1275 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1568 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1294 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1584 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1326 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1412 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1229 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1316 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1435 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1292 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1305 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1383 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 598 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1323 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1250 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1279 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1353 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1681 Views
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