The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, Book 1)
by Brandon Sanderson
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson holds a exceptional rating of 4.80 out of 5, based on 65.9K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 1,008 pages.
About The Way of Kings
Widely acclaimed for his work completing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time saga, Brandon Sanderson now begins a grand cycle of his own, one every bit as ambitious and immersive.
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 are 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, 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 overpowering 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 the eminent scholar and notorious heretic Jasnah Kholin, Dalinar’s niece. 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 more than ten years of planning, writing, and worldbuilding, The Way of Kings is but the opening movement of the Stormlight Archive, a bold masterpiece in the making.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 1,008 |
| Kindle Price | $7.99 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 65,892 |
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What genre is The Way of Kings?
The Way of Kings is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is The Way of Kings worth reading?
Based on 65.9K reader ratings, The Way of Kings has an average score of 4.80 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 1,008 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 9783453317109.
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