Reviews

Rhythm of War Part One by Brandon Sanderson

lecturesbuissonnieres's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad 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

ichbinkreativ's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

4.0

lmarshall's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.5

kara_henry88's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

theravenkingx's review against another edition

4.5

I am enjoying this more than *Oathbringer*. However, it's not perfect by any means. The pacing issues still persist, and some of the beloved characters, like Dalinar, are missing from the book. Shallan remains as frustrating as she was in the last book, and Kaladin is just as melancholic as ever. Brandon chose to focus on world-building over plot and character development. Most of Part 2 of the book felt too sluggish. I really don't enjoy reading about the Cognitive Realm since it feels like readinh Alice in Wonderland remake.

That being said, I love the Cosmere and the intricate world Brandon has created. The last interlude featuring Taravangian left me stunned. His cunning and unpredictable nature make him one of the most intriguing characters. I can't wait to dive into book 2 now. I'm so curious about what that sneaky snake Taravangian is planning next.

Additionally, the way Sanderson weaves different storylines and characters together is truly masterful. Despite the pacing issues, the depth of the world and the complexity of the magic systems keep me hooked. The political intrigue and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters add layers of richness to the narrative. 

And Let me tell you the the hints and connections to other books Brandon has left for us to discover in this book are humongous. It's like a treasure hunt, finding those little Easter eggs that tie everything together. The scope of Sanderson's vision is truly impressive, and it makes me excited for what’s to come in future books.

aurora_coyoteluck's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

theobviousmystery's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lhcarter24's review against another edition

4.0

I have to give this a lower rating because it took way too long to finish it. Apart from that, I’m very excited to see what happens next.

blackrose925's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

pep_puterova's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0