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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 1746 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1283 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1304 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1142 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1084 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1123 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1178 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1127 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1201 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1226 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 1189 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 1235 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1105 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 630 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1256 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1132 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1185 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1215 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1269 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1169 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1125 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1414 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1129 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1417 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1184 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1240 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1071 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1168 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1286 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1132 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1161 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1203 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 521 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1173 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1112 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1097 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1205 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1507 Views
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