In a world battered by storms, a soldier, a scholar and a king are drawn into an ancient war
What it is about
On the world of Roshar, giant storms sweep the land and a decades-long war is fought over magical gems. Kaladin is a soldier forced into slavery, Shallan is a young scholar with a secret, and Dalinar is a highborn man haunted by visions. This is the first book of the Stormlight Archive.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a long epic fantasy with deep worldbuilding.
What you will get
A very long, rewarding start to a major series. Expect to take your time, and expect to want the next book.
Behind the book
It is the first book of the Stormlight Archive, a series Sanderson has said he plans to run to ten books.
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The Way of Kings Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Epic fantasy · War · Honor
Length
1007 pages · ≈ 29 h
More about this book
Characters
Kaladin, Shallan and Dalinar Kholin.
Setting
Roshar, a world of highstorms and strange creatures.
What makes it different
A huge world built with maps, history and invented ecology.
Feel
Grand, patient and inspiring.
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