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Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - 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. :)
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Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - trzaska2000 - 13/09/2011 10:28:03 PM 1885 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1415 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1433 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1285 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1217 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1247 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1327 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1254 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1324 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1397 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 1307 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 1371 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1224 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 702 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1387 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1272 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1321 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1356 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1406 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1294 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1268 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1552 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1281 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1573 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1314 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1397 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1214 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1305 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1421 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1279 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1296 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1371 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 593 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1311 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1240 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1264 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1339 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1664 Views
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