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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 1640 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1253 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1276 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1033 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1055 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1092 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1146 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1021 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1169 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1197 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 1085 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 1202 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1080 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 542 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1222 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1103 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1157 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1184 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1240 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1137 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1096 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1382 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1064 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1385 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1153 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1208 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1045 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1136 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1256 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1097 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1123 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1174 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 509 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1145 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1085 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1066 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1174 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1478 Views
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