![The Way of Kings](https://assets.literal.club/4/ckmca2pr937921kklot7k6p18.jpg?size=600)
The Way of Kings
Reviews
![Photo of Liam Curson](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_10.jpg?size=100)
Lots of world building plus great story development but it was a long book that took a while for me to read. All in all, really good
![Photo of Liana](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clwx8ja8y01g70i2x551w90km.jpg?size=100)
Despite Sanderson's reputation, this book disappoints on multiple fronts. The characters feel recycled from other fantasy novels, while the world remains frustratingly vague. Dialogue that's meant to be witty falls flat, and the narrative is bogged down by unnecessary intermission chapters and predictable reveals. The author's obsession with palindromes adds another layer of irritation. Only the final hundred pages offer any real entertainment, though even these moments lack surprise.
![Photo of Lorna Isles](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clgro00v000gk0iwogecy99p7.jpg?size=100)
Great world building as usual from Brandon Sanderson - really developed the characters well and draws you into the plot. Feels like this is the book setting the stage for the actual show - slow paced and detailed. Enjoyable will definitely be carrying on to see what happens to everyone next.
![Photo of Daphne Li-Chen](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_09.jpg?size=100)
crazzyyyyyyyy cannot wait to read the next one it’s literally 2 am tho i gotta sleep
![Photo of jus](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clz7rpvp400640i36hjsh16qg.jpg?size=100)
actually crazy how much i loved this
![Photo of ploral](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_12.jpg?size=100)
What the fuck was this? I must read words of radiance immediately.
![Photo of Jeremy Mano](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_13.jpg?size=100)
Ein Muss für alle Fantasy Fans. Tolles World building und high fantasy vom Feinsten.
Braucht aber die ersten 250 Seiten um reinzukommen.
![Photo of emily learmont](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clwhxmned019z0i364isefmem.jpg?size=100)
WOW. Brandon Sanderson truly is a master of his craft. his world-building is unparalleled, the story is unique, and the characters are so full of depth and realness.
so why only four stars then? I hate to be this person, but these books are so dang long. my ADHD brain struggles even with how great everything else is. I just wish these books were more concise. like, kaladin’s bridge run chapters?? I wanted to throw myself into the chasm. anyway, that’s just my personal preference. fantastic storytelling and incredible in literally every other way.
![Photo of ren](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clr4bsnas01xn0iwt4vowamus.jpg?size=100)
best book ive ever read (kaladin deserves the biggest sloppiest kiss ever)
![Photo of Alex Shinsky](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cld28bdq603fv0i4kavcg1xhc.jpg?size=100)
Stormfather, what a book!
Each character feels so well developed and each chapter moves the story along at a perfect pace. At no point did it drag or stumble. It didn’t feel like it took 45 hours to listen through but I’m glad there was 45 hours of this wonderful story. Sanderson does it again.
![Photo of Omar](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cm176kng000fb0i20b9rr2peg.jpg?size=100)
Sandersons work is held back by its inability to invoke grit, gravitas and realism. On every level, it sits deeply fictional, and does not draw an illusion sufficient for you to get the idea that these are super immersive events Everything else is better than top notch tho. This book is closed to a 4.7 stars to me.
![Photo of Luke Harkness](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clulb89ez00qv0i369b3w1yyx.jpg?size=100)
I'm fully in! As stated in part one review, I have read this book before but cannot remember quite being invested in it enough to leave a respectable review - therefore I have it 5* as I just presumed that was the right thing to do. Now I've read it fully. Now I've invested over a week into this absolute epic and I'd say this is now in my top books of all time. It tells many stories, offers up such a phenomenal and interesting world and fully grips you in with an unknown history, interesting questions, fascinating theories, deep characters and that feeling of really having lived through these characters' lives. First time round I didn't really get the hype. Second time round, I am all aboard the hype train! 🚂
![Photo of Luke Harkness](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clulb89ez00qv0i369b3w1yyx.jpg?size=100)
It does definitely feel like the first part of a whole story. But the first part of a story I'm very invested in. I remember parts of it from my first read, but as I thought, there's a lot I don't remember and a lot I didn't pick up. Now a now experienced reader, I fan appreciate it so much more. Fascinating and deep world, a couple of REALLY cool characters and it feels a little bit over the top in places which is 100% OK as the rest of the book is so grounded. Look forward to part two!
![Photo of Luke Harkness](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clulb89ez00qv0i369b3w1yyx.jpg?size=100)
As stated in part one review, I have read this book before but cannot remember quite being invested in it enough to leave a respectable review - therefore I have it 5* as I just presumed that was the right thing to do. Now I've read it fully. Now I've invested over a week into this absolute epic and I'd say this is now in my top books of all time. It tells many stories, offers up such a phenomenal and interesting world and fully grips you in with an unknown history, interesting questions, fascinating theories, deep characters and that feeling of really having lived through these characters' lives. First time round I didn't really get the hype. Second time round, I am all aboard the hype train! 🚂
![Photo of Christine](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_19.jpg?size=100)
I FINALLY READ IT MOCHA BE PROUD OF ME
![Photo of Vicky Nuñez](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clu6j051u00kd0i367lvx12zx.jpg?size=100)
The Way of Kings is the first book of this epic fantasy series. As the first book in long series, this first books is filled with history and explanations of its religion, magic system, etc. But they are all peppered throughout the book and are never too overwhelming. The history lessons are intertwined with the characters so you never get bored. Honestly, I'm just in awe of what an incredibly detailed world Sanderson has created. It made for an interesting book. I am in awe and I loved every minute of it, I can't wait to read the rest!
![Photo of Elisabeth Thoresen](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cm5vrxxn801yr0i20a5lj69di.jpg?size=100)
Obsessed
![Photo of Catarina Lopes](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clrkzl86p02qe0i15d4ie38gc.jpg?size=100)
4.5/5! It was veryyy good, a true epic high fantasy novel. My only gripe is that there were some moments where I was bored and dragging through it, which is normal in such a big book, so understandable Can see myself giving it a 5 star though upon a re-read or the more I think about it
![Photo of Gracie Marsden](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_11.jpg?size=100)
The last 10% of the book made four stars. The first 90% I give three stars. This is a wonderful fantasy/adventure novel, with meticulous world planning and dazzling creativity. My only complaint is how long the book is. Worth the read.
![Photo of Tatiana](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clrh2soys02tj0hz2al7ncwuc.jpg?size=100)
The Way of Kings: 4.5/5 I was so nervous to read this thinking it wouldn't live up to the hype but DAMN this book was AMAZING. Sanderson does an incredible job or slowly introducing information without leaving the reader confused and it hooks you from the start. I'm so proud of reading this massive book and I cannot wait to continue the series!! :D
![Photo of may](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clr6x619l02fb0iwt87ay8y6e.jpg?size=100)
fucking finally. i cant believe i just did that. brando sando youre insane!!
![Photo of Kyle Curry](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clp7lbi2u00jb0iyr24dw3hdd.jpg?size=100)
Great start. Sanderson loves to hear himself write as it were, so settle in because this books takes the long route. Albeit through wonderful scenery and a compelling mythology; it's quite a set up for the series to come. GOT fans will enjoy.
![Photo of Delaney Vorwick](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/cljk1osbs01cy0iy0849q2xln.jpg?size=100)
love! obsessed
![Photo of Annabelle Gauthier](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clby4rm5s02cj0i2y5i0n15fl.jpg?size=100)
Cannot wait to be utterly confused for another 1,000 pages in the next book of this series
Highlights
![Photo of Jas 🐸](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clyop900r007d0i481rx3ha1k.jpg?size=100)
“Too many of us," she said, "take great pains with what we ingest through our mouths, and far less with what we partake of through our ears and eyes. Wouldn’t you say?”
![Photo of Jas 🐸](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clyop900r007d0i481rx3ha1k.jpg?size=100)
I should have never ripped up the map, Kaladin thought. Bitterness is repaid more often than kindness.
![Photo of Sara Menefee](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckt5lly21000x0hruglob0rs1.jpeg?size=100)
A blank page was nothing but potential, pointless until it was used.
![Photo of Sara Menefee](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/ckt5lly21000x0hruglob0rs1.jpeg?size=100)
Which would you rather have? A ward who is able to repeat the correct answers because an overpriced tutor drilled them into her, or a ward who had to struggle and fight for everything she has learned?
I assure you that one of those two will prize your teachings far more than the other.
An excerpt from the letter Shallan leaves Jasnah at the Palanaeum.
![Photo of anya](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clxef6ovg00590i45c5ek2c4p.jpg?size=100)
can dalinar kholin catch a FUCKING BEEAM
can dalinar kholin catch a FUCKING BREAK
![Photo of Apiecalypse Jen](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clgf61t4h00dl0iy0bprz50uc.jpg?size=100)
I have been dying from air quality migraines for 2+ days with wildfire smoke and I have a TON of baking to do for a show next weekend and even though my TBR list is 300 books long, I am being a big baby and falling into the arms of one of my favourite books ever because I simply can’t do waves hands at everything right now.
![Photo of THOU art I](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_19.jpg?size=100)
I have only read the prologue which wasn't a fun read at all, after looking it up online I found out that the first chapters won't be fun either.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
We are not creatures of destinations. It is the journey that shapes us. Our callused feet, our backs strong from carrying the weight of our travels, our eyes open with the fresh delight of experiences lived.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
Watching them stand resolute and capable in stances they had only been just been taught, Kaladin realized something. These men—cast off by the army, forced to work themselves near to death, then fed extra food by Kaladin’s careful planning—were the most fit, training-ready recruits he’d ever been given.
By seeking to beat them down, Sadeas had prepared them to excel.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
She felt guilty for being unable to record his death. And she felt stupid for that guilt.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
No. He’d had no easy fall, like those drops. He’d earned his scars. He’d bounced off walls, bashed his face and hands. He’d killed innocent men by accident. He’d walked beside those with hearts like blackened coals, adoring them. He’d scrambled and climbed and fallen and stumbled.
And now here he was. At the end of it all. Understanding so much more, but somehow feeling no wiser.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
No, this place wasn’t natural. The land had been broken. And now it broke the people who came to it.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
So be it. Cutting down trees, building bridges, fighting in the army. None of it mattered. He would just keep living. They’d taken his freedom, his family, his friends, and—most dear of all—his dreams. They could do nothing more to him.
![Photo of Alina](https://assets.literal.club/user/fallback-avatars/avatar_17.jpg?size=100)
If there was one thing he still let himself long for, it was the chance to hold a spear. To fight again, to try and find his way back to the man he had been. A man who had cared.
![Photo of Caroline Clutterbuck Kapulkin](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clc0sn3vg02en0i2yhajv9b9d.jpg?size=100)
![Photo of Caroline Clutterbuck Kapulkin](https://assets.literal.club/user/avatar/clc0sn3vg02en0i2yhajv9b9d.jpg?size=100)