Reviews tagging 'Animal death'

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

26 reviews

shannypoo2's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death, Death, Slavery, Grief, Murder, and Classism

sinaprst's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense 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

5.0

and my new found hyperfixation continues with book two of the stormlight archives, which is just as much of a banger as the first one. 

somehow with these books 1000 pages feels almost not enough. i cannot stop thinking about this world, its lore and, most importantly, its characters. this book series is ruining my social life and i love it. all i want is talk about every minute detail of this story and universe and i'm unreasonably angry at the people around me for not reading these books. I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT ALL OF THIS WITH!!! please send help!!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Slavery, Violence, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

roaming_enn's review against another edition

adventurous 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

This was a super compelling follow-up to the Way of Kings!! I loved the character arcs for most, if not all, of these characters! The further worldbuilding done in this book, especially with the Parshendi, was just amazing! Although I do wish we got to spend even more time with them. The development of the magic system was really great too! I wouldn't say I liked Words of Radiance better than the Way of Kings, though. I think I liked them both equally in different ways. 

I didn't much care for the racist side effects of the magic, though. And I'm glad that Kaladin is bothered by it too lol. 

But I look forward to reading the next books as I advance in my reading project of getting all of the Stormlight books read before the final book comes out! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Animal death

chels_ro's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

Words of Radiance is as much Shallan’s book as way of kings was Kaladin’s. as she is brought to the forefront her personality shines

along with her charming spren Pattern.

I found myself falling in love with her mysterious and at times heart wrenching story. As always, Sanderson is able to combine sweeping world building with lovable characters that feel undeniably real in their depiction.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Minor: Animal death and Slavery

tmholsman_1994's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny slow-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

5.0

I loved being back in the world of the Stormlight Archive and the Cosmere (even though I'm reading these way out of order.) I'm still enjoying the characters and the story. I liked this one a little better than The Way of Kings (scandalous) because we got more background on Shalan than the previous book. I love how she is more than just a pretty, rich face. I love the depth that we got in this story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Slavery, Violence, and War

abby_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.0

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I really wanted to like this book and I didn't. I struggled with the first book as well. The worldbuilding, the lore, and the magic system are amazing. The characters were good and I thought the relationships were good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and War

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Slavery, and Grief

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts

errie's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

soyabeanos's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

takarakei's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

There were multiple points while reading this book when I was actually screaming out loud, on the edge of my seat, and crying. This is only my second 5 star book of 2024 so far.

Honor is dead... but I'll see what I can do

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and War

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Slavery

animal death/cruelty:

A mc's horse dies during war. Besides that all animals are made-up species: there is an animal fighting ring, a zoo visited by characters, and other animals killed.

kassidyreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol