The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
by Brandon Sanderson
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson holds a exceptional rating of 4.64 out of 5, based on 144.8K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 1,007 pages.
About The Way of Kings
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, book one of The Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them.One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable.Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity.Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war.The result of over ten years of planning, writing, and world-building, The Way of Kings is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making.Speak again the ancient oaths:Life before death.Strength before weakness.Journey before Destination.and return to men the Shards they once bore.The Knights Radiant must stand again.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 1,007 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.64 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 144,822 |
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What genre is The Way of Kings?
The Way of Kings is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Way of Kings worth reading?
Based on 144.8K reader ratings, The Way of Kings has an average score of 4.64 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Way of Kings?
The Way of Kings has 1,007 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Way of Kings?
The Way of Kings was written by Brandon Sanderson. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Way of Kings?
The ISBN-13 for The Way of Kings is 9780765326360.0.
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