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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 1805 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1352 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 1208 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 1192 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1260 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1192 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1268 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 1251 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 1305 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1160 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 1316 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1200 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1247 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 1196 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1480 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1206 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1493 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1242 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1319 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 1228 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1351 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 1221 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1292 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 1248 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1181 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 1278 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1593 Views
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