Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - 
Seriana Sedai Send a noteboard - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM
Seriana Sedai Send a noteboard - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM
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 enjoyed it very much.
What were the goods and bads of the book?
The magic systems and characters are really interesting and so is the world. I felt like it was pretty slow getting started like others have said, but like they have said as well, it is the beginning of a huge series so there is really no way to avoid that.
How is it's format? (typical hero/quest epic, something different)
I would say Sanderson is setting us up for something along those lines, but that doesn't really happen in this book. It's more of an orientation.
What's unique about it.....i.e., what is the Sanderson spin?
He always has a unique take on magic and religion and how they apply to the world they operate in.
After the end of book 1, do you know where the rest of the series is heading?
Not where I thought at the beginning, that's for sure. There was a definite "Oh crap!" moment at the end that was worth EVERY place the book bogged down. Pretty sure I know the general direction, yes.
How does it compare to book 1 of other beloved epic series?
Favorably. Like I said, it can't help but be a little slow in places where it is laying foundation for an epic series and that is something that is to be expected. And I'm sure those parts will be little jewels later.
But I felt like I knew the world really well by the end as well as the magic systems and it managed to give a satisfying ending while still keeping me excited for the next book. Basically everything a book 1 is supposed to do.Are you eager to read book 2?
Absolutely.
Thanks!
Welcome! Hope you enjoy.
Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions -
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Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions -
- 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM
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That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible.....
- 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM
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- 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM
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"I found it hard to put down. I was up way past my bedtime most nights while reading it"
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Re: "I found it hard to put down. I was up way past my bedtime most nights while reading it"
- 15/09/2011 12:36:57 PM
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Me likey, me likey lots.
- 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM
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*NM*
I need to reread this book soon.
- 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM
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Re: I need to reread this book soon.
- 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM
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*spoilers ahead*
- 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM
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*spoilers continued*
- 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM
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Re: *spoilers continued*
- 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM
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*Mistborn spoilers*
- 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM
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Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts
- 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM
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Re: *spoilers ahead*
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Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM*
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