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when Dalinar said: “So today, you and your men sacrificed to buy me twenty-six thousand priceless lives. And all I had to repay you with was one priceless sword. I call that a bargain.” I felt that
The other lines around it are fantastic too. _Sadeas: "This will be remembered as the most ridiculous decision ever made by an Alethi highprince!"_ Which, books later, is absolutely true. Just not in the way he meant it. SPOILERS: On top of the moral argument, Sadeas only got a single blade for dozens of Radiants (including Kal, who saves the Blackthorn, like, 5 times) and hundreds of Squires.
When you say, "I felt that", do you mean it has happened to you as well xD
Yea it hit me in the feels. I wasn’t really completely on board with Dalinar’s character until then, but when he did that and how he treated bridge 4 afterwards i was like, ok this dude is pretty darn cool
I cried bruh 😂
Twenty six hundred lives
You didn't even talk about Dalinar offering his Shardblade in exchange for the bridge crews. Best part in the whole storming book.
I threw the books away at that part.....I hit me hard
@@roshnichoudhary6314 Full on shook, though I had seen it coming...I just didn't think it would be a shard blade that would be the offer.
@@Kopa_Malphas exactly yes..... I also didn't think that it would b the shard blade..... And that shameless sadeas even took it !!!!!!!!
F*** SADIAS!!!
was literally yelling out "YOOOOO!!!!!" when that happened😂
I started punching the air when Kaladin came back for Dalinar. I had an awkward time trying to explain that to my mom who was in the kitchen with me when I was reading it 😂
I love the way Brandon used the quotes from the dying at the start of each chapter, then later either Jasnah or Navani cant remember which one mentions that people have been speaking strange things in the seconds before death, then at the end when Szeth meets Taravangian and we learn what he's doing and how its connected to those quotes. Incredible writing device there. Brandon is truly a master of his craft.
Couldn’t agree more. I thought this was simply brilliant. After finishing the book, I went back and read all those chapter beginnings shaking my head in amazement at how he came up with this.
Ok but ever since Kaladin went back for Dalinor, I have never been the same
Oof
Epic..
You should try the full cast audiobooks, they have brought so many moments to life with the voice actors and music, just remembering it gives me chills
@@laurentiu.f8804 Is there one for these books? I couldn't find it on Audible.
@@giants8585 i think they are referencing the graphic audio version
Rereading TWoK currently. Kaladin's story is the reason I found books again. Not since reading Harry Potter as a kid have I stayed up all night reading. His story is really powerful to me. His fight with depression, his drive to make the lives of the people around him better, and his choice to walk away from that suicidal part of himself. It all is just enrapturing and, while I love Shallan's humor and Dalinar's struggles with redemption and doing what is right for his kingdom, I come back for rereads and quotes specifically for Kaladin. Oh, and Syl is fantastic.
Merphy at 17:17 - All of us when Bridge 4 decided to go back for Dalinar. Definitely one of the most exciting things I have ever read!
Still get goosebumps today. It's like I was there with them becuase my memory of it is so vivid.
@@actionms8566 I know! It's definitely time for a reread
We were all loudly breathing with her when she read that
The ending to that book was amazing
I think I was on my way to the train station when I got to that bit (Audible) and I legit stopped dead for that entire section thinking "do it, do it, do it you wonderful broken man!"
"Book two is Shallan." Um, *EXCUSE* you. You've completely overlooked the most important character of the entire Cosmere. Maybe a quote will refresh your memory: "I am a STICK."
Ah, Adonalsium's most famous appearance
No mating!
Finally someone gets it!
My memory needs more refreshing. Who says that?
@@leonhartdragomir8948 A stick... the stick ain't lying!
Have I read this book three times already? Yes! Will I still watch the video because I enjoy watching people gush about how amazing these books are? Yes!
Reads Stormlight : omg Reads Stormlight again : OMG Reads Stormlight AGAIN : OMFG
I'm on my 3rd re-read and listening to it with my partner, who is listening to it for the first time. SO MUCH is laid out from the beginning. SO MUCH.
This. I'm on my second reread right now its so godam good.
And its funny to remember how it all went way over my head the first time. The big whooosh.
I feel Dalanar and Iroh have a lot in common. Both formidable men with a dark past and seeking to be better.
I totally teared up when you talked about Kaladin. I love him so much ❤️ These books are so amazing! 😭❤️
I named my kitty Kaladin!
Kaladin has such depth of emotion. He feels things really deeply and I loved how he clawed his way out of depression and suicidal thoughts, and inspired all the other men out of their depression too! Like it’s hard enough to keep yourself strong, but even harder to inspire others to be strong. I think his arc is also about falling of idols and learning to recognize people as individuals and not just by their group identity. He always looked up to lighteyes and believed they were perfect and noble. And once that illusion was shattered he started seeing all light eyes as corrupt and evil. I like that Sanderson showed him to be flawed, despite being a very good person overall. He’s one of the most complex characters I’ve ever read.
I loved Kaladin's arc in this book so much.
One of my favorite Bridge 4 moments is when kaladin finally broke through Tefts barriers and got him to open up. and the dynamics between rock, teft and kal in the last half is amazing
I feel that Shallan has the same brand of humour as Chandler. They have trained their minds to look for the jokes in every moment, just so that they can avoid thinking about their tragic past.
Yup, and also Harry Potter. He also makes jokes during dark or intense moments which really annoys Hermione, lol. I can see how people find Shallan annoying because of her humor, but I personally love her!
Yes! My thoughts exactly. I don't think she's specially proud of her wits. I thinks it's more of a self defense system to protect herself from her traumas.
That's a great comparison!
Lucky same. She might be my favorite character in the series
Now I can't get that mental image put of my head. 😂
"Honor is dead, but I'll see what I can do" goosebumps
Just got to that part ahhhhhhhh
I think Kaladin and Dalinar are my favorites so the part when Kaladin goes back for Dalinar made me teary eyed
Szeth's book is the 5th one, book 4, Rhytmn of War, is focused on Eshonai and Venli.
Book 4 is focused on Pattern's abstinence-only education plan.
I believe Brandon hinted at it only focusing on Venli, that it became a bit odd to include Eshonai? I may be wrong, and/or he might have changed his mind though.
You stole the comment right out of my head. Well done.
You just made my day by kindering my flicker of hope for Szeth still being alive for book 5
There will be flashbacks for Eshonai as for Venli. And book 5 being Szeth flashbacks does not mean he is alive by the end of book 4, can look for the WoB about it.
Shallan's humor is on purpose, she's supposed to be someone who tries too hard. Having a sense of humour that not everyone likes.
Comedians are typically the saddest people
Yeah in the first book she's still coming into her own with wit, the later books she's much less awkward
It's called a defensive mechanism.
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As well as it literally being a plot/character point with Jasnah that Shallan is witty, yes, but more importantly, her tongue is too quick for her brain. Jasnah specifically mentions to Shallan that this is a point she needs to work on better IN ORDER to have a truer sense of wit. It’s not just that Shallan is witty. She’s not quite there. She needs to learn when to hold her tongue and to focus less on the low blows.
the scene where the creatures chase Shallan genuinely had me panicking but in part one I was always annoyed when a chapter was about her instead of Kaladin
whaaat I had the opposite reaction, every time the pov shifted from shallan to kaladin (especially the flashbacks with his dad) i went like “noooo”
Same. I found chapters with her so boring
That’s how I felt about Dalinar/Adolin, but I loved Kaladin & Shallan!
I was frustrated with every perspective change. Let me keep reading Shallan's story! Noo Let me keep reading Kaladin's story! STOP SWITCHING AT THE GOOD PARTS!!!! 😂
To me Shallan’s “wit” with her comedy seemed like a common way people who have undergone trauma deal with most situations. Some make jokes, more often dark or dry humor, and some like Shallan flex their wit in a way she could never do so back at home
Yeah, this becomes much more clear in the next books.
I just finished the book yesterday (took me exactly 4 months😂), now that I collected my thoughts, here they are: *SPOILER WARNING FOR tWoK* I love Shallan. I didn't connect fully with Jasnah but I can see why people may love her later. I love Navani, I actually enjoyed her forwardness, even though it wasn't right for Dalinar. I appreciated how Sanderson portrayed their interaction in a way that both showed how taboo and wrong it was all the while showing both of their affection for one another. I loved Kabsal and Shallan. I shipped them a lot and it broke my heart. Shallan's inner turnmoil was so compelling and I recognized myself a lot in her and when she betrayed Jasnah and then later came clean, affected me a lot. BRIDGE FOUR. BRIDGE FOUR. BRIDGE FOUR. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH I really enjoy Teft. I love Rock so much. I didn't really connect a lot with Lopen. I don't really see why you say that people connect so much with him in this book, as I felt that he was more of a comic relief character. SYL. I loved her so much, her journey was so good! I really enjoyed the flashbacks of Tien and Laral? (or what Kaladin's friend's name was) and it broke my heart in every flashback when I got to read about Tien and how happy he was, all the time knowing he would die. Laral's betrayal cut deep. The worldbuilding was a lot. I understand that this is a very ground-laying book, but it became too much sometimes. There was so much words thrown around that I had no sense of what they meant, e.g. fabrial, Knights Radiant, Heralds, all the history epochs etc. but when I later got to learn about them it clicked a bit and I started to appreciate the worldbuilding more, and now look forward to rereading the book again and noticing all the details. SADEAS. I don't need to say anything more. I HATE HIM SO MUCH. The Taravangian thing shocked me. Did not expect that. Nor did i expect the reveal of Jasnah's abilities. (i think i forgot about a reveal here) I did however suspect that Shallan had killed her father. Szeth was amazing. I really enjoyed his chapters a lot, but I would've appreciated some non-combat chapters from him. The whole scenes in the last battle where Dalinar came to peace with himself and when Kaladin was so good. I started Words of Radiance yesterday and I look forward to reading the rest of the books. Sorry that this comment was all over the place. This book was so big I already forgot a lot and probably missed some big things I enjoyed.
I feel the same about the whole Kabsal incident. Even when it was revealed, I kept trying to find loopholes for it it might turn out to not be true. But Sanderson doesn't do loopholes... :( About Sadeas... for the longest time, I kept thinking he was going to be a redeemable anti-hero, or the "bad one one the good team" but I was so wrong...! I'm reading Words of Radiance now, and it's just making all my feelings for all the characters so much stronger. Dalinar was my least favorite in WoK but I think he's becoming my favorite character now. (Well, Szeth might still be my favorite, but it's hard to tell when we get so little of him. I get so riled up every time he so much as gets MENTIONED, but rationally I know he's so much less fleshed out than the other characters at this point. I'm sure he'll get more depth in the future.)
@@animalobsessed1 omg! I am currently reading the fourth book, RoW! It only gets better!
Just finished the book today..and I gotta say..WHAT AN AMAZING REVIEW!!!! All the amazing world building aside, just the emotional attachment to Kaladin as a character, makes me love this book soo soo much. His transformation from a depressed, suicidal person to an amazing beacon of hope...really really makes me sorta look up to him. MAN WHAT A NOVEL!
Nice, hope this review didn't spoil too much. Have fun with the rest of the books!
Rock is the emotional rock of Bridge 4
The moment that Syl goes away, and Kaladan , says “don’t go” wow , 😢 so amazing... and yes! Bridge 4!
Sanderson has an ability to plot and plan his books to a degree that is hard to find and it's why this series is so strong... Kaladin's Honor arc in this book is by far the most amazing writing. I have read and listened to this book multiple times and Kaladin's choice to say "the words" during the Tower brings tears every time, no matter how many times read!!
I love love loved the first book! It was amazing majorly because of Kaladin’s backstory! Kaladin is undoubtedly my fav character. His growth as a character is so powerful and inspiring!
There are roots of Shallan's issues in Oathbringer that popped out at me in a recent reread of Words of Radiance. The first time I read Oathbringer I thought her descent was abrupt, but starting early in book 2 there are hints of where she's going, even beyond the obvious one. She deals with stress and trauma by repressing it and when she faces trauma early in that book she uses the magic to repress her feelings. It gets her out of the life and death situation she's in, but it lays the seeds for her losing control in Oathbringer.
There are sticks*
I re-read this at the beginning of the year. I couldn't believe how well Sanderson did in writing a totally satisfying story within the book at the same time he's setting up a 10 book series. I think the completeness of Kaladins arc through the flashbacks had a lot to do with this. You get a real sense of beginning middle and end - most authors would only be able to give you beginning in a project like this.
I'm pretty sure he's been working on this series behind the scenes for the past 20 years or something like that. This series is supposed to be his magnum opus, his crowning achievement. And it certainly looks like it's headed that way!
@@Shade1453 I am not sure. He scrapped the original Way of Kings Prime in I think 2003 and rewrote the whole thing. A lot of stuff is planned for decades including stuff from other books such as Dragon Steel true and lot of stuff is knew because he felt the original just didn't work properly.
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This book, and the entire Stormlight Archive has been my tether to sanity during the whole pandemic. Just hearing you read some of the pages hits me in the feels. I love Kaladin, and will never stop rooting for him.
Sanderson has this strange crazy power, of ripping out my heart, smash it to pieces, Stich it back together with painful, yet wonderfully soft Stiches, then rams it back in your chest and leave a wound that feels like it can never heal.
Awesome review! Kaladin is a great character. I mean just look at how he goes from being at the lowest of the low, contemplating suicide at one point to leading his men. Kaladin is one of my all time favourite characters which is why I did a character study video on him!! I especially like how he's a surgeon as well as a fighter. Despite being exhausted after a bridge run, he gets up and struggles to save as many of his crew as he can. Truly inspiring stuff.
Hey, it you! I just finished watching your videos. They are great dude. :D
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After many years of not reading I decided I wanted to start again and somehow I randomly chose WoK based on review and cover I guess and I don't regret it. I still love WoK the most because Kaladin's arc is so interesting.
Wow what a book to pick up after not reading for a while, I'm so glad you liked it!
For not ready for a while WOK is a serious heavy hitter to pick up. Glad you could handle and benefit from the read 🙏🏾
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That’s exactly what I did too lol. I haven’t read for the fun of it since I was around 12, I’m 16 now so it’s been a while. I’m so glad I made the choice. Way of Kings is my favourite fiction book all time now.
Book 4 is Eshonai. Book 5 will be Szeth. "I guess I just don't think she's as clever as she does." PREACH. It took me a LONG TIME to like Shallan like 90% because of that. Also, definitely teared up when you read the parts about Bridge 4 going back for Dalinar.
I still dont like her 😂, her jokes kinda make me cringe. But she def has depth and significance and moments
It ended up being an Eshonai/Venli hybrid.
I love when I finish a book and see that you have done a review. You are so attuned to how you are feeling in ways that I feel but couldn't articulate. And that's why I like your reviews. It helps me reflect on what I've read in a way that's like when a word is on the tip of your tongue, and you say the word I was trying to think of.
I like Shallan. She gives a quirkiness factor, a literal personification of multi-personality, and a detective element to the story. She's a nice change of pace from big action or depression.
I wasn’t interested in this book when you first began it, but after listening to your description of it and entering into a few of the moments within this book with you, I just added it to my Merph list haha Hope you feel better soon! Love your videos, keep ‘em comin’!
Just finished The Way of Kings. It’s the best book I’ve ever read. 😁
Loved your review. So genuine. I've just begun reading this for the fourth time as I want to reread all three before Rhythm of War is released. Hands down, my favorite fantasy series and The Way of Kings may just be my favorite book of all time. Probably a three way tie between Dune, The Name of the Wind and The Way of Kings. I really enjoyed watching you tear up as you revisited some of the awesomeness of this book. My favorite part: Dalinar trading his Shardblade for Kal's crew. Damn. So heartwrenching. That's the moment when I knew Dalinar was a character I could love as much as Kaladin. Keep reading, Merphy! And keep the videos coming. I enjoy listening to you. 😊
Hope you didn't end up getting sick! I love Stormlight and the Cosmere in general, so I'm excited that you're doing this reread. There's nothing better than rereading Stormlight books. Even on my fifth full reread, I noticed new things/made new connections!
I found your channel through some of you Harry Potter things, eventually coming onto your complete breakdown of everything that is Snape. The way you handled that video, and all 7 books concerning everything Snape was brilliant and nuanced in wonderful ways and I loved it. Now you’re doing reviews of my favorite books and talking about all the parts that hit me hardest. I think I’m in love. Seriously though, I think this one was exceedingly well done, and I can’t wait for the other 2 in this series. It’s almost more exciting than the wait for book 4.
I was so confused when you started talking about Szeth (if that’s how you spell it) because the whole book I pronounced it as seth😂
I pronounced like every name different to her - the only ones i did the same were Szeth, Kaladin, Dalinar and Syl (although if I'm talking about Szeth with a mate I'll just say Seth cos I cba with pronouncing that sheizer)
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I finished this book for the second time last night, right in time for the reread with my friend starting today. I love this book! Thanks for the review!
Thank you for your review! It baffles me how much you read and how many video you make!!!
I love LOVE the stormlight archive!! My favourite series ever. Did my reread last month for the entire series, and planning another oathbringer reread right before RoW comes out :)
I’m so glad you finally read this!! My favorite book of all time!
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Thank you so much for your review. Seeing someone that feels a story like I do is so helpful to me because I usually don't know anyone else that reads the books I do. I've read the 6 mistborn novels and some of Sanderson's other books, but this is my first time with Stormlight. I'm excited to move on to book 2!
The Stormlight Archive is without a doubt my favorite series and I loved the review you did for the first book. Great job!!
Yesssss. This is exactly what I need to get out of my reading slump and to pick up Oathbringer.
You're making me want to do a reread! I loved this first book and Kaladin so much.
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I'm planning on reading this book next month for the first time. Looking forward to coming back and watching this video when I finish!
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This book quite literally defined my goals and objectives as a leader and manager in my work life.
I just finished it! I loved Kaladin so much. I loved Rock's interactions. I think he's hilarious. And that ENDING! Dalinar giving it up for their lives. That got to me!
Man, did I feel you, Merphy! You had me getting teary! This is my 3rd favorite book series and I just finished rereading The Way of Kings as well. Fell even more deeply in love with it. Kaladin is my favorite character in this book, but yes to Dalinar in the 3rd book and for me, my favorite character in the whole series. As for Shallan, first read through I held her at a distance, seeing how she could go either way, down or up, and I didn't trust her. At the same time, I feel Sanderson nailed her naivete, her awkwardness, even her forced humor used to cover up her insecurities with witty jibes. And I love her growth through the rest of the series. I feel she has a long arc, so we kind of have to hold on for the long haul in her case. Anyway, thanks for the review! Love it!
It's been years since I've read this book, but hearing you talk about Kaladin's arc has brought back so many feelings. I'm so excited to reread my god.
You said that you love rock: There will be a rock novella set between books 4 and 5 and Sanderson will write this summer a Rysn novella set between 3 and 4.
I read Way of Kings based on your recommendation in another of your videos. I loved it so much.
I just had to stop myself from telling you what the quote you were trying to find was because I forgot this was a pre-recorded video. You have such a unique skill to be able to talk to a camera as if you were talking to a close friend that's sitting next to you. Its amazing :)
I just finished this book. I read the last 500 pages today. It was so good! I could barely put it down.
Yassssssss Merphy! One of my favorite series! Also I hope you feel better 🥺
Finished this book 2 days ago, and totally loved it, but the way you read those specific scenes gave me chills again and that scene of Kaladin volunteering for Tien made me sob. Best The Way of Kings review 👌👌
Great review, looking forward to seeing your new thoughts on Words Of Radiance and Oathbringer in particular, I have complicated thoughts on that book.
I just finished this book today after starting it two weeks ago!! I absolutely loved it. I have no idea what happens in the next few and had no idea what this was even about but really loved that about it! I’m incredibly excited to carry on with the series and have preordered Rhythm of War!
Michael Knipp really does make amazing content and is such a wonderful booktuber in the community!! Also just love watching people discover and review a series I love ☺️
Amazing review. Sanderson really knows how to write emotionally, and you have mentioned all the scenes that I love too, and probably everyone who have read The Way of Kings. I don't understand how it is possible to hate that book.
Everytime I hear someone reviewing this book I feel like leaving everything else I'm reading at the moment and read this one again. I loved it so much.
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Oh man I want to cry every time I read that scene where kal turns around for dalinar. Always love your reviews
It’s been 3 years since you did this and I finally started and finished this book this year. I’m so happy I can finally join your thoughts here 😂
Hi Merphy, Without hesitation whenever someone asks me what my favourite book series is, I tell them it's the Stormlight archive. So much of what you said in this video struck a cord with me as to why this is the case. Haven't read it in such a long time but your review reminded me what an amazing book this truly is. I like Kal for the conflicts, the why he gets knocked down and has to get up, time and time again. I also like the soldier and surgeon conflict.
I'm not sure you're supposed to be charmed by Shallan I'm not sure you're even supposed to find her that funny. I always saw her humour as a deflection as part of her anxiety. Honestly I love Shallan, I also found her difficult in book one but mainly because I just found her chapters less exciting that Kaladins and Dalinars but in books two and three I think she might be my favourite character. She's just so gritty and resilient and persistent and I love that in a character.
I think Shallan's humor not being that funny would be far more okay if both she and other people didn't gush about how clever she is. It's SO undeserved. She's a character who grew on me, and I've liked a bit more on rereads. I like the aspect of it being a mask for her, but I get tired of hearing about how clever she is (even in Jasnah's rebukes of how she uses wit as a shield, she admits Shallan's jokes are clever) when I really didn't think she was at all. I get why people like her and I think her character is realistic and has a decent arc, but that doesn't mean I need to be personally enjoy reading her. The hard thing is that, if everyone didn't keep talking about how clever she is, I'd probably find her less annoying.
@@JKWuco correct me if I'm wrong, but it is said that she is witty rather than clever and it shows because she always quick with her jokes even though a lot of them are lame.
JKWuco well she’s witty, and it clever. To me wittiness is a display of word play on a high level. While being clever is more of an intelligence based thing. You don’t have to be a genius to be witty, and reading Shallan’s word play, if not humorous or clever, is a display of wit.
@@TheOnlyWay2Go. By that definition, I'd honestly say she's more clever than she is witty, then. She's plenty smart, but her wordplay is...usually really bad and forced.
@@JKWuco I completely get what you mean by that. The wit is totally forced at points. But I've always thought it's a response to her being uncomfortable. It's a way of distracting for the situation. So we aren't supposed to find her wit amusing we are supposed to be slightly uncomfortable with it because she is uncomfortable. The wit is a lie
Not going to finish watching this yet; just wanted to pop in and tell you that you have inspired me to read Brandon Sanderson. I went to the bookstore last Friday and picked up Mistborn and Skyward. I have considered reading Sanderson for years but it was your love of him that made me decide to buy the books and read them. We have very similar tastes, so I know I will end up loving Sanderson. Once I get to The Way of Kings, I’ll be back for this review!
if you don't enjoy Mistborne or get bored of it (typically happens in like the first 250 pages), read Way of Kings anyways I loved it soo much more and flew through the currently released books, genuinely its so good - after that i was able to come back to Mistborne (which I'd previously began reading and got bored of), this time I'm listening to the audio book and am enjoying it much more.
Omg and when Kaladin said the Second Ordeal and started fighting the Parshendi... O M G! 🙌🏻 that was just sweet epicness right there! I felt you too when you were talking about the scene were Kal is putting up the bridge to save Dalinar.. I wanted to jump and scream and all the feels!! SOOOO GOOD!!
"Second Ordeal" lmao
Me during the whole book: *always keeps talking to the characters while pathetically wishing that me talking to them would make things happy and nice for all of them- mainly Kal*
It's not pathetic, its human and it's called empathy
Szeth is my favorite! I just finished Oathbringer and you just made my day saying that the next book is his book!!
Syl and kaladins relationship breaks my heart. Her love and devotion make me tear up just thinking about it
A coworker introduced me to the series early this year, I had never heard of it before (shockingly). I just started book 2 and finished book 1 a few days ago for the first time. I was enthralled by the story and the characters. Your enthusiasm was very much reminiscent of my own so this was fantastic to watch. :)
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THE ENDING I love the scene you mentione when Dalinar sees the bridge, and when he is amazed to see them hold it aginst the Parshendi. But my favourit scene is when Dalinar gives Sadeas his blade, and the conversation after What is a man's life worth?
Yeah, I had mixed feelings at times about Shallan. I didn’t love her wittiness because it felt forced, which annoyed me but I felt that was on purpose because her humor was a coping mechanism not a honest representative of herself. Though from book 2 and especially the end of book 3 I loved her. I was crying at her big triumphant moment in Oathbringer. I was crying off and on during the last 200 pages to be honest.
Yes. This is my favorite book. I read pretty constantly - for work, leisure, and academically. The Way of Kings. For the reasons you mentioned - & many more - just - yes. Thank you for sharing.
English is my second language and man I just loved the way you pronounce their names
I adore Kaladin so much. I relate and see myself in him, but I also see a better side of myself through him and what I could be. He feels so real and I find myself thinking about him at random points of the day and wondering how he would approach and react to the things I am doing. He’s truly special
Sadeas is Better than Amaram, all we know that, Sadeas at least says the things in your face, Amaram is a Coward who can't face the people he betrayed
I think because Amaram's got a conscience. He is doing all things because he is convinced that it needs to be done in the greater scheme of things.
tbf Amaram does get the short end of the stick quite a lot - like yes he does some bad shit but he also does quite a lot of good stuff - I mean the image about him isn't just made up from nowhere and a lot of the stuff he get's confronted about is just him following the legacy of Gavilar and what Gavilar (his king and friend) wanted him to do - It's not like he took the shards from Kaladin (almost said kelsier there xD) originally he wanted the better soldier to have them and Kaladin refused (and imo his reasoning for it wasn't that gr8 when facing the prospect of how insanely powerful shards are at that time in the story) so he was forced to take drastic (although uncalled for) measures
Hey Merph!! I really enjoy your videos! I have only read WoK so I know nothing more that what happens in that book. Right now, it's possible that Szeth kills Dalinar. However, if the flashbacks of book 3 are from him as you said... No more stakes for that. It's okay, you didn't mean it as a spoiler, but for the next time be careful!
Took you almost 2 years, but you finally made me read The Way of Kings. I needed the audiobook to get through it, because it's damn hard to follow all these names and fantasy words in English which is not my 1st language xD It was amazing. I curse myself for not picking it sooner! You scared me though, I didn't think the next book would focus on Shallan. I didn't particulary liked her parts in the book, and was glad to get a glimpse rather than a whole book. I guess I will have to trust the author.
Michael's review really was great! I know he is doing a readalong too for the Stormlight archives. I plan on jumping in with Words of RAdiance since I just finished Way of Kings a few months ago.
I found it hard to get into at first and it took me almost a year to make it 100 pages in. Finally, I got the audiobook and started listening during my commutes. It's difficult to figure out, but as you go the characters are done so well that you become committed to seeing them through their journey. I have a feeling that I'll grow to love the series more upon re-read. I especially loved how the characters were both honorable and flawed. They showed authentic complexity and their actions supported their motivations.
I love the stormlight archive and I love how you love the stormlight archive :)
Just finished it and rushed here. Amazing book. Definitely can't wait to start reading the 2nd. I haven't seen others comment about it so; I think Kaladin's time being hung up is underrated. I've never came close to crying more than the time when little Syl, shaped like a little girl was trying to protect Kal in the middle of a storm with arms facing forward. A smal spren with a big heart
Literally, SAME. Such a great community and so happy to know many other ppl put life aside to finish the last leg of the book in one go 😂. EPIC.
I just finished reading the book for the first time this month and I loved it!! That scene where Kaladin goes back to save Dalinar (my favourite character!) made me tear up! I think it's the best part of the book, I just love it when two characters' perspective finally come together. I find it so satisfying!
That moment when Kaladin punched Moash. Yes, do that some more please.
Book 4 is going to be Venli/Eshonai, Eshonai will be the flashback character. Book 3 used ot be Szeths book in the original plan, but Dalinar fit the conclusion of that book better (And OH BOY, does he fit it). Book 5 will be Szeths book. Jasnah is Book 10s flashbacks. And nobody thinks Shallan is as witty as she thinks she is.
Jasnah is Book 10? But aren't the last 5 books going to be in a different timeline? But boy, I want Jasnah to have a book. She's my favourite character...
@@bani5755 all we know is that the "flashback" focus character doesn't have to be someone who's still around necessarily. Brandon has said that knowing the list doesn't guarantee anything about that character's safety!
This is one of the best books I've ever read. I didn't love Mistborn but I'm so glad that I picked up Stormlight anyway. All three of the currently released books are masterpieces.
Good timing on starting this series - the fourth book should be coming out this fall. One of my most anticipated books this year.
It's a reread for her for the book 4 release :)
It is my most anticipated book.
I cant wait for it! I preordered it already and I'm SO excited!!!
I bet hers is Thorn of Camorr
I mean thorn of emberlain
I'm reading the Stormlight for the first time right now partially because of you and Daniel Greene's recommendations! I enjoyed Way of Kings. I love Shallan and Kaladin. But I feel totally alone in thinking Dalanar was a little boring. I feel like all the reviews I see people love his perspective and I am really hoping I get on board in the next two books.
I feel totally alone for loving Dalinar’s perspective but not liking Kaladin or Shallans
@@idlecurator5365 dalinar's arc is slowww at first. It'll pick up, don't worry
@@idlecurator5365 Kaladin’s was my favorite but I agree with you about shallan. Her flashbacks in the 2nd book bored me to death and I didn’t care much for the ghost blood arc with her.
Woo Sanderson! His channel is amazing. Free master class essentially for anyone interested in writing.
Just became a Sanderson fan only a month ago when I started this book and now I’m hooked! Love that so many people are getting into it as well.
So them would you agree with these top 5 characters? kzhead.info/sun/ktCRkamHgYSIgpE/bejne.html
I am so excited for Rythm of War in November!!!
I just finished it! It is amazing! When they turned back to help Dalinar I had to stand up and read, because I couldn't sit still! What a ride! Cannot wait to read book 2!
Great job thanks for the hard work I'm going to try reading The Stormlight Archive now you've piqued my interest
Syl and Kaladin are relationship goals. I found Kaladin's chapters so painful. It literally hurt to read them. So many FEELS.
Lool. True dat! Would you agree with these top 5 characters? kzhead.info/sun/ktCRkamHgYSIgpE/bejne.html
Tien *gets conscripted* Kaladin: I volunteer as tribute. Roshone: This isn't the Hunger Games, boy! I'll take who I want.