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Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 Send a noteboard - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 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 loved it. I found it hard to put down. I was up way past my bedtime most nights while reading it.

What were the goods and bads of the book?


The goods were the fact that I was interested and pulled in from the beginning. The bad was that the main character (Kaladrin? It's been almost a year since I read it) was basically Kelsier rewritten a little. He had the same hatred of the nobility that was present in Mistborn. It's not something would notice on my own, but it was mentioned here a few times.

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


I'd say that it is definitely something different.

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


Of course, he has the unique magic system that he is known for. A couple of them actually.

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


Not really. I never really try to see where a series is going while reading. I'm usually too busy being caught up in the moment.

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


The only other epic fantasy that I have really read is WoT. I think that just for the fact that I'm coming to this series at the beginning it's better than tEotW.

Are you eager to read book 2?


It is number two on my list of most anticipated books of the next several years. Only Alloy of Law is higher.

Thanks!


You're welcome. I'm sure you'll love the book.
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Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - trzaska2000 - 13/09/2011 10:28:03 PM 1848 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1382 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1392 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1243 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1184 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1220 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1296 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1232 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1290 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1360 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 1285 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 1333 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1191 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 683 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1345 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1227 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1284 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1310 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1373 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1268 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1236 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1513 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1246 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1526 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1276 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1353 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1183 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1263 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1373 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1245 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1248 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1323 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 576 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1281 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1205 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1226 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1307 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1632 Views
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