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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 1489 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1130 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1135 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 890 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 947 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 948 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1007 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 885 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1025 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1044 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 923 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 1062 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 927 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 467 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1084 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 951 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1012 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1026 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1084 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 994 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 975 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1194 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 922 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1208 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 998 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1074 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 941 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 967 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1095 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 960 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 972 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1037 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 439 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 990 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 936 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 934 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1027 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1336 Views
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