the way of kings - brandon sanderson

There's a reason why this book looks like it went through hell - it's because it's freaking awesome. It's over 1200 pages long and I never once got bored throughout the entire thing. I actually read like 500 pages of it on the airplane ride to Turkey.

Plot: I mean there's 1200 pages of plot, so it's kinda complicated to just write about it in a few sentences. But I'll try. There are 3 main characters: Kaladin, Dalinar, and Shallan. Kaladin is this guy who's whole life has been super difficult, and he's ended up being a bridgeman (a part of a group of slaves who have to run with bridges on their backs into battles) in an army against a hostile species called the Parshendi.

Dalinar is one of the most powerful generals in the war against the Parshendi. He lives his life based on a strict code of honor. However, at the beginning of the book he begins to have strange and unexplainable visions. His visions lead to him being disrespected and mocked by the other generals in the army.

Shallan, the female protagonist, is the daughter of a broke and failing family. She decides to get money for her family by stealing an item that can make gold called a Soulcaster from a scholar named Jasnah Kholin.

There are also a ton of secondary characters who are important to the story, and the stories of all 3 of the main characters connect. I promise I haven't spoiled any of it.

Review: I love love love love love
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this book so much. The writing is very simple- it exists just to tell the story, so you don't have to worry about finding hints or clues in the words. Because of this, the book kinda transports you directly into the world of The Way of Kings, and it doesn't even feel like you're reading anymore. I looked up a couple of times during my airplane ride and found that I'd read 150 pages. I was literally living the story in my head. The plot is put together really well, with no plotholes. The author has managed to build a whole world from scratch and has made it completely believable, which is a huge accomplishment.

Basically just read it. The second book is already out (and I'm going to go buy it ASAP) and the third book is apparently coming soon. 11/10 would recommend.

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