libraryinthecountry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
maddydeason's review against another edition
5.0
As usual, I spent the last 20 chapters screaming internally.
I like that we got to know Navani more in this book.
Also, am I the only one now shipping
Not sure yet how I feel about
I like that we got to know Navani more in this book.
Also, am I the only one now shipping
Spoiler
Kaladin and Leshwi???Not sure yet how I feel about
Spoiler
Jasnah and Wit.... Because I want Jasnah to be MY wife! Lol well I will trust in this decision. Although I like that now she's confirmed on the ace spectrum at least.ericwooten's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
caitlinanncran's review against another edition
5.0
THIS is why I read books, why I fell in love with books in the first place and still love them today - THIS is a story perfected. WHAT an absolute accomplishment. It seemed so daunting at first to start this - I had to read so many recaps, felt like cramming before a history exam hahah - but I should never have worried; from that first paragraph I felt welcomed back in with open arms. I can't begin to express my AWE at the stunning scope of Brandon Sanderson's imagination - and it got even BIGGER with this instalment. Entire new worlds! The science behind everything! This whole brilliant, glorious cosmere! I am obsessed! Sanderson's genius, his care for his characters, his willingness to take his time with them so we feel every ache, every win, every loss, every joy, every moment, every heartbeat, is an absolute GIFT to get to read and experience. Like, how did we ever get so lucky to have this man write books for us?! Does this world even realize?! This book is literally 1200 pages and I savoured every word.
Also I can't go without mentioning his handling of mental health here - the emphasis and empathy he places on it, the time he spends on it...truly incredible, and a lot of it has echoed long after the pages were turned. I've never before read mental health talked about in this way in an epic fantasy novel, and while I've read many other books that of course have dealt with the topic very powerfully, none have moved me exactly like this, though maybe that's because I've now spent nearly 4000 pages with one of the main characters it concerned and lost my heart to him on a thousand different occasions - I haven't felt an ache like that for a character since Harry Potter. Kaladin, you beautiful soul. I definitely cried over my coffee for you more than once.
Okay I could go on FOREVER about the gloriousness of this book and all of the brilliant heart and work put into it but will attempt to restrain myself except to add BLESS YOU, Brandon Sanderson, for your reliability, your genius, and your wonderfully timely book releases (always enormous, and ALWAYS of quality). We often talk about other fantasy greats in the same breath as you...but should we? I think you're in a league of your own.
Also I can't go without mentioning his handling of mental health here - the emphasis and empathy he places on it, the time he spends on it...truly incredible, and a lot of it has echoed long after the pages were turned. I've never before read mental health talked about in this way in an epic fantasy novel, and while I've read many other books that of course have dealt with the topic very powerfully, none have moved me exactly like this, though maybe that's because I've now spent nearly 4000 pages with one of the main characters it concerned and lost my heart to him on a thousand different occasions - I haven't felt an ache like that for a character since Harry Potter. Kaladin, you beautiful soul. I definitely cried over my coffee for you more than once.
Okay I could go on FOREVER about the gloriousness of this book and all of the brilliant heart and work put into it but will attempt to restrain myself except to add BLESS YOU, Brandon Sanderson, for your reliability, your genius, and your wonderfully timely book releases (always enormous, and ALWAYS of quality). We often talk about other fantasy greats in the same breath as you...but should we? I think you're in a league of your own.
deaevtimova's review against another edition
The above mentioned translation was of too poor of a quality which made the reading experience insufferable.
cltnbutcher's review against another edition
5.0
1219 pages of pure fantasy goodness. I love this series so much and I can’t believe I have to wait nearly 2 years for the finale. Excuse me while I cry myself to sleep every night.
bookbrunette's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75