lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Rhythm of War, Part 1 and 2
Easily my favorite book of the series (together with Words of Radiance). I loved this so much, I...
It is not as action packed as previous books, but that worked perfectly for me. And it's probably the first time that I didn't mind the length of the book. I was so invested in every single story line, there were no parts that dragged for me. I loved all the character interactions, dialogues, growth. I loved how every little scene helped you to understand the characters and their motivations and how it prepared you for the grand, epic and emotional finale(s).
I also loved the themes. Mental health and especially depression are a huge part of the plot. And the way it is described, explored and handled is done SO well. And so many other themes I can't discuss because of spoilers. I loved how a huge part of the book takes place in this isolated location with a spy/underground rebellion story. I loved the Shadesmar parts this time, because it was basically a trial situation.
The epilogue left me confused again, and I'm afraid of what book 5 will bring. Why is it still a year until it comes out?
Easily my favorite book of the series (together with Words of Radiance). I loved this so much, I...
It is not as action packed as previous books, but that worked perfectly for me. And it's probably the first time that I didn't mind the length of the book. I was so invested in every single story line, there were no parts that dragged for me. I loved all the character interactions, dialogues, growth. I loved how every little scene helped you to understand the characters and their motivations and how it prepared you for the grand, epic and emotional finale(s).
I also loved the themes. Mental health and especially depression are a huge part of the plot. And the way it is described, explored and handled is done SO well. And so many other themes I can't discuss because of spoilers. I loved how a huge part of the book takes place in this isolated location with a spy/underground rebellion story. I loved the Shadesmar parts this time, because it was basically a trial situation.
The epilogue left me confused again, and I'm afraid of what book 5 will bring. Why is it still a year until it comes out?
Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, War, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Death, Dementia, Racism, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Blood, Colonisation, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Confinement
Moderate: Addiction
tennyson_oftheorder's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
aradi_yusuf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
beckyalbon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lukecalderauthor's review against another edition
5.0
A lot of build up, will see what happens in part 2.
I usually find these books too long, but perhaps I'm getting used to it now. I enjoyed just being in Roshar once again!
I usually find these books too long, but perhaps I'm getting used to it now. I enjoyed just being in Roshar once again!
book_bird_anja's review
4.0
Die Geschichte geht nur sehr schleppend voran und teilweise schwere Kost und zäh. Dies ist wahrscheinlich der Aufteilung des englischen Originals in zwei Hälften geschuldet. Beim letzten Drittel des Buches nimmt es dann zum Glück Fahrt auf und das Ende lässt einen ungeduldig auf den zweiten Teil warten.
Verglichen mit den vorangegangenen Bänden sicher der schwächste und langweiligste bisher, mit anderen Büchern ist es natürlich immer noch grossartig und hebt sich deutlich ab. Es bleibt auf jeden Fall ein gewaltiger und unglaublicher Fantasy-Epos.
Verglichen mit den vorangegangenen Bänden sicher der schwächste und langweiligste bisher, mit anderen Büchern ist es natürlich immer noch grossartig und hebt sich deutlich ab. Es bleibt auf jeden Fall ein gewaltiger und unglaublicher Fantasy-Epos.
derzerleser's review against another edition
adventurous
- 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
Starts a bit slow but ends rather spectacularly, definitely a good start.
anniebanannie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
shimons's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
shiningpalm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5