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Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai Send a noteboard - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM
Will be jumping into Sanderson's new epic series in a few weeks after some business travel. Just wondering the following, for those that read book 1, not looking for spoilers, but some context/opinions:

How did you like it?

I enjoyed it very much.

What were the goods and bads of the book?

The magic systems and characters are really interesting and so is the world. I felt like it was pretty slow getting started like others have said, but like they have said as well, it is the beginning of a huge series so there is really no way to avoid that.

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

I would say Sanderson is setting us up for something along those lines, but that doesn't really happen in this book. It's more of an orientation.

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

He always has a unique take on magic and religion and how they apply to the world they operate in.

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

Not where I thought at the beginning, that's for sure. There was a definite "Oh crap!" moment at the end that was worth EVERY place the book bogged down. Pretty sure I know the general direction, yes.

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

Favorably. Like I said, it can't help but be a little slow in places where it is laying foundation for an epic series and that is something that is to be expected. And I'm sure those parts will be little jewels later. ;) But I felt like I knew the world really well by the end as well as the magic systems and it managed to give a satisfying ending while still keeping me excited for the next book. Basically everything a book 1 is supposed to do.

Are you eager to read book 2?

Absolutely.

Thanks!

Welcome! Hope you enjoy. :)
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Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - trzaska2000 - 13/09/2011 10:28:03 PM 1630 Views
I just started it. I'm only 125 pages in. Nate - 13/09/2011 10:45:35 PM 1246 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Macharius - 14/09/2011 12:09:41 AM 1268 Views
That's good news, Book 2 should come out as soon as possible..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 02:39:19 AM 1022 Views
I loved it. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 14/09/2011 11:31:56 AM 1046 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - random thoughts - 14/09/2011 02:24:16 PM 1085 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Seriana Sedai - 14/09/2011 03:41:11 PM 1141 Views
Yes, a lot of folks keep talking about the magic systems..... trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:09:59 AM 1014 Views
Absolutely. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:45:44 PM 1162 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - j-whitt987 - 14/09/2011 03:43:57 PM 1189 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 1073 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 1193 Views
Me likey, me likey lots. Tigr - 14/09/2011 08:13:35 PM 1072 Views
Twist at the end? In a Sanderson book? *NM* trzaska2000 - 15/09/2011 04:16:31 AM 539 Views
I need to reread this book soon. j-whitt987 - 15/09/2011 12:38:51 PM 1213 Views
Re: I need to reread this book soon. Seriana Sedai - 15/09/2011 10:50:09 PM 1093 Views
*spoilers ahead* dacole - 17/09/2011 09:18:05 PM 1151 Views
*spoilers continued* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 04:54:45 AM 1178 Views
Re: *spoilers continued* dacole - 20/09/2011 09:29:14 PM 1236 Views
*Mistborn spoilers* Seriana Sedai - 20/09/2011 10:05:04 PM 1130 Views
Re: Ooooooh, good call! dacole - 20/09/2011 10:46:35 PM 1092 Views
Happy to. Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 01:56:13 AM 1372 Views
Warning: Mistborn spoiler in dacole/Serianas posts ursidae - 21/09/2011 05:14:39 PM 1056 Views
Seriana Sedai - 21/09/2011 06:16:08 PM 1375 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 19/09/2011 08:22:25 AM 1147 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Seriana Sedai - 19/09/2011 09:31:28 PM 1202 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* Vidarfe - 20/09/2011 01:32:35 AM 1040 Views
Re: *spoilers ahead* *more spoilers ahead* Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:30:17 PM 1130 Views
Maybe that's why I don't remember a twist. j-whitt987 - 20/09/2011 01:09:09 AM 1250 Views
I'm very, VERY excited for the next book Fox and Ravens - 14/09/2011 11:48:33 PM 1087 Views
That seems right to me. Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 12:01:11 AM 1114 Views
Well... Jacob - 20/09/2011 02:55:10 PM 1170 Views
Could end up surpassing Mistborn. Has some growing pains, though. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2011 09:46:04 PM 506 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Mats imaginary friend - 18/09/2011 12:33:00 AM 1138 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - Myrdhyn - 19/09/2011 08:24:55 PM 1077 Views
Re: Just about to start The Way of Kings - questions - dacole - 20/09/2011 09:33:51 PM 1062 Views
***Spoilers inside*** Myrdhyn - 21/09/2011 07:29:29 PM 1168 Views
Here is my original review: Jacob - 20/09/2011 03:00:47 PM 1469 Views
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