The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings

The Stormlight Archive #1

Brandon Sanderson with Kate Reading (Narrator), Michael Kramer (Narrator)

45 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 2010 (editions)

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The groundbreaking first book of an epic series that has changed the face of fantasy. The Way of Kings begins The Stormlight Archive.Speak again the ancient oaths:Life before death.Strength before weakness.Journey before Destination.Return to men ...

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Community Reviews

4.63
based on 61,485 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 96%

emotional: 48%

mysterious: 46%

tense: 46%

inspiring: 36%

challenging: 31%

dark: 30%

hopeful: 24%

reflective: 18%

sad: 13%

funny: 11%

informative: 2%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
67% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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