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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 1804 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1351 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1368 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1207 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1144 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1190 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1259 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1191 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1267 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1319 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 1249 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 1304 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1159 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 663 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1315 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1199 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1246 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1277 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1335 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1241 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1194 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1479 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1205 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1493 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1241 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1317 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1139 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1227 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1350 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1205 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1220 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1291 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 554 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1247 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1179 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1179 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1277 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1593 Views
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