A review by samtherat17
Rhythm of War, Part Two by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
(reviewing the whole book)
Now, Rhythm of War is personally my least favourite Stormlight book, but it's still absolutely amazing.
The storylines of Kaladin, Shallan, Navani and Venli were so good. The mental health struggles of Kaladin and Shallan were explored so well, although I feel like Kaladin's struggles got too much at a certain point. Navani's arc in this book was at the level of any of the 'the big three'. Her studies and relationship with Raboniel was such a interesting dynamic. This was lowkey kind-of Navani's book. While I personally thought Venli's flashbacks were just okay, the end of her arc was satisfying. A certain flashback at the end hit me right in the feels. Also, the arc of Kaladin. His journey in this book and it's end...just so good. Dalinar is more of a side character in this book but I feel like it was justified after Oathbringer.
While I mostly loved this book, I felt like it had a bad slump in the middle. The pacing was just so slow and this book could have been shorter. Also, some of the science in this book was a chore to read, even though it was important. However, I feel like the Sanderlanche and ending of this book more than makes up for it.
This book also had some crazy Cosmere connections and well, the end of this book... let's just say I am eagerly awaiting Book 5.
Now, Rhythm of War is personally my least favourite Stormlight book, but it's still absolutely amazing.
The storylines of Kaladin, Shallan, Navani and Venli were so good. The mental health struggles of Kaladin and Shallan were explored so well, although I feel like Kaladin's struggles got too much at a certain point. Navani's arc in this book was at the level of any of the 'the big three'. Her studies and relationship with Raboniel was such a interesting dynamic. This was lowkey kind-of Navani's book. While I personally thought Venli's flashbacks were just okay, the end of her arc was satisfying. A certain flashback at the end hit me right in the feels. Also, the arc of Kaladin. His journey in this book and it's end...just so good. Dalinar is more of a side character in this book but I feel like it was justified after Oathbringer.
While I mostly loved this book, I felt like it had a bad slump in the middle. The pacing was just so slow and this book could have been shorter. Also, some of the science in this book was a chore to read, even though it was important. However, I feel like the Sanderlanche and ending of this book more than makes up for it.
This book also had some crazy Cosmere connections and well, the end of this book... let's just say I am eagerly awaiting Book 5.