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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 1849 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1382 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1393 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1243 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1185 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1220 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1296 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1233 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1290 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1360 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 1285 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 1333 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1191 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 683 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1347 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1228 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1284 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1310 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1373 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1270 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1236 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1513 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1247 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1527 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1277 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1354 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1183 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1263 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1375 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1246 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1249 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1326 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 577 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1282 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1206 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1226 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1307 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1633 Views
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