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Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend Send a noteboard - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM
How did you like it?


I loved it.

What were the goods and bads of the book?


As already mentioned here Sanderson's usual strengths in regards to his unique magic systems and take on religion shine here. Some slower sections, though I was not in the least bit put off.

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


Definitely less cookie cutter than many fantasy epics, but it still feels as if there is a purpose behind everything going on even if you don't know what this is at all times.

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


As mentioned above, Magic systems and religion are unique and fun. Great last minute slap in the face and solid character development.

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


Where it's heading if not where it's ending yes. You definitely get a pretty good idea of some of the crazy stuff about to start going down.

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


Very well. It gets everything a first novel needs done while remaining an exciting read in its own right.

Are you eager to read book 2?


Hell yes!

Thanks!
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Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - trzaska2000 - 13/09/2011 10:28:03 PM 1802 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1349 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1367 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1206 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 1189 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1257 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1189 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1266 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1316 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 1248 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 1302 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1157 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 662 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1314 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1197 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1246 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1276 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1334 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1240 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 1477 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1203 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1491 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1240 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 1137 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1225 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1349 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1204 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1218 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1289 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 553 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1246 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1178 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1177 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1276 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1592 Views
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