Jessica ❁ ➳ Silverbow ➳ ❁ ’s review of The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1) > Likes and Comments
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Gosh, every time I get close to getting ahead of you or catching up, you zoom forward!!!
I was incredibly focused yesterday. PLUS I'm starting FOOL MOON on Monday, so my goal is to finish this before then ;)
Gosh, I need my Lobster to hurry and get back to reading these. He stopped on book three because work AND school got to be too much. I was rereading them with him!
and I'm definitely ready for a re-read!!!
Are you in our group? Buddies Books and Baubles? If not, lemme know, and I'll send you invite. You can reread them vicariously through us ;)
I might be, I'll go check.
Do you know when you'll start book 3? Maybe I can convince him to start it again soon? He has about 3 weeks left of classes for this semester, then one summer class over June/July... so I'm hoping with this semester done, he'll be able to get back to it, as right now he's taking 3 classes AND working full time (class until at least 8 four nights a week! ick!) and doesn't have the time or energy for the book... but a lighter load (and May off completely) might coax him back into it..........
Books 1-5 on weekly intervals, so:
3: 4/20
4: 4/27
5: 5/04
We haven't come up with a plan after that. We're going to knock these out, then see if people want to continue the one per week schedule or reevaluate.
Well, he definitely won't be to book three this month, and I promised I'd read them with him.
But you're going to love them!!!
This is a fantastic book along with its sequel Words of Radiance. It's always cool to randomly encounter other Tennesseeans on here. Rock is one of my favorite characters btw.
I believe you about WoR and agree on both other counts ;)
WoR focuses less on world-building (but there are still a lot of it) and more on actions. It gives us answers but also many more questions :3
I'm going to die before May when the BR for WoR begins. I can feel it.
Looking forward to your full review.
I had the same problem.
Looking forward to your full review! :D
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "I'm going to die before May when the BR for WoR begins. I can feel it."
I feel you Jessica!! I finished this 3 mths before the release of WoR and it was PAINFUL.
“Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!”
Haha....Wit would be proud.
I first had the audiobook ver and then also bought the hardcovers ^^ The artworks are beautiful *♡*
The last 10%:
Sanderson followed a strict formula for the last 10% of his book. It goes like this:
1. What's the worst thing that can happen? Let's do that.
2. How can we make it even worse? Let's do that too.
3. Now let's make it look like---despite overwhelming odds---everything will work out fine.
4. Now let's crush that hope.
Rinse, wash, REPEAT.
TOTALLY THIS!!!
Great review. I need to read this book. I love stories with moral ambiguity.
Haha, good review, and an echo of my feelings on the book. Brandon is definitely a Master, and the Stormlight Archives appear to possibly be his magnum opus.
David "proud member of Branwen's adventuring party" wrote: "Looking forward to your full review! :D"
TS wrote: "Looking forward to your full review.
I had the same problem."
Rachel ♥Reads Ravenously♥ wrote: "Great pre-review Jessica!"
Thanks, guys!
Tèo wrote: "I first had the audiobook ver and then also bought the hardcovers ^^ The artworks are beautiful *♡*"
Yeah, also said the artwork was beautiful. Should get here today. AM EXCITED.
Robin wrote: "The last 10%:
Sanderson followed a strict formula for the last 10% of his book. It goes like this:
1. What's the worst thing that can happen? Let's do that.
2. How can we make it even worse? Let'..."
GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, but this was a completely different level of involvement. I'm kind of scared of WoR. *whispers* "kind of" is a euphemism for OHMAGAWD-panic. Fyi.
Kat Stark wrote: "this review is amazeballs. though you should know. and he is slow becoming one of my favorite authors as well"
Thanks, Kat! Ordinarily I'd be hesitant to name an author a favorite after a single book, BUT . . . this book had 1000 pages, and should count as more than one (IM humble O), and also . . . just holy fraking crap, man. It was INTENSE.
Mr. Matt wrote: "Great review. I need to read this book. I love stories with moral ambiguity."
Then you will love this one. From the opening scene onward . . . it's constant ;) And thanks!
Tomas wrote: "Haha, good review, and an echo of my feelings on the book. Brandon is definitely a Master, and the Stormlight Archives appear to possibly be his magnum opus."
That's what I'm hearing. I'm both scared of the next book, and resentful that there's only one ;)
I wept b/c my heart could not contain my awe and gratitude and respect for these men, these dregs of society, who one man and one spren had bound together into something so valiant, so courageous, so honorable . .
You completely nailed it! Seriously these are the chapters I can read again and again. Yes they may tend to drag a bit and it may seem like nothing happening but THIS journey was the best of the book for me.
GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*
I hope you're happy. ;)
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*
I hope you're happy. ;)"
That was a very well thought out and coherent statement. Way to use your words Jessica.
Haha...but if you've read it...it makes perfect sense and gah all the feels associated with it.
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, but this was a completely different level of involvement. I'm kind of scared of WoR. *whispers* "
Oh man, your updates for WoR are going to be sooooooooooo delicious to read :-D
If anything, I thought WoR was actually better (somehow) than WoK, you are in store for an awesome ride!
I really have to read this book already! I've heard so many amazing this about it :D wonderful review, Jessica!!
Mike wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, but this was ..."
You guys just don't even realize how difficult you're making it for me to not immediately stop everything and read WoR right-bloody-now. I could do it, you know. I'm rebellious like that. *scoffs at and mocks so-called reading schedule* *but only when Robin isn't looking*
Destini Mia~ ♕ Sassy Lassie wrote: "I really have to read this book already! I've heard so many amazing this about it :D wonderful review, Jessica!!"
Thanks, Dollface! It truly is fantastic.
Robin wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*
I hope you're happy. ;)"
That was a very w..."
You get me ;)
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "Mike wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, ..."
but...but...we are text buddies during the buddy read....if you start now I won't remember as well when you text me stuff that is happening in the book :(
everyone STOP tell Jessica how great the next book is....I need her in May and I'm trying really hard to distract her with Dresden and Warbreaker and Kristen Alley at the moment.
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*
I hope you're happy. ;)"
Ok I am trying to figure this out. Is this in reference to Chapter 67? You know..."The Words"
Awww, Robin, a friend of mine and I do that while we watch our shows every week. How fun to have someone to do that with over a book!
Robin wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "Mike wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw thi..."
I wouldn't really do it. I really want to do it, but the bonds of our book buddy-ness are stronger than that. *sighs forlornly*
TS wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*
I hope you're happy. ;)"
Ok I am trying to..."
I don't know the chapters. It's when (view spoiler)
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "TS wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*"
Yes that is the one! (view spoiler)
@Jessica - Those are some strong bonds then....
@ TS - Arggg heart and head hurt after that so filled with EVERYTHING!!!
Steven wrote: "Awww, Robin, a friend of mine and I do that while we watch our shows every week. How fun to have someone to do that with over a book!"
HANGOUTS, my friend. We're halfway there ;)
Robin wrote: "@Jessica - Those are some strong bonds then....
@ TS - Arggg heart and head hurt after that so filled with EVERYTHING!!!"
YOU KNOW IT ;)
Though a stranger, you have persuaded me to read this book. Well ... also this heavy tome is a affordable $9 projectile I can launch at any home intruder. And after it hits the person in the head and knocks them out, I'm going to yell, "Reading is the key to knowledge AND self-defense, bitch!!!" Happy reading.
Matt wrote: "Though a stranger, you have persuaded me to read this book. Well ... also this heavy tome is a affordable $9 projectile I can launch at any home intruder. And after it hits the person in the head a..."
LOL. Hilarity aside, even though I've never used my copy as a projectile, I can attest to its heft. Home invaders everywhere . . . BEWARE ;)
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I was incredibly focused yesterday. PLUS I'm starting FOOL MOON on Monday, so my goal is to finish this before then ;)
Gosh, I need my Lobster to hurry and get back to reading these. He stopped on book three because work AND school got to be too much. I was rereading them with him!and I'm definitely ready for a re-read!!!
Are you in our group? Buddies Books and Baubles? If not, lemme know, and I'll send you invite. You can reread them vicariously through us ;)
I might be, I'll go check.Do you know when you'll start book 3? Maybe I can convince him to start it again soon? He has about 3 weeks left of classes for this semester, then one summer class over June/July... so I'm hoping with this semester done, he'll be able to get back to it, as right now he's taking 3 classes AND working full time (class until at least 8 four nights a week! ick!) and doesn't have the time or energy for the book... but a lighter load (and May off completely) might coax him back into it..........
Books 1-5 on weekly intervals, so:3: 4/20
4: 4/27
5: 5/04
We haven't come up with a plan after that. We're going to knock these out, then see if people want to continue the one per week schedule or reevaluate.
Well, he definitely won't be to book three this month, and I promised I'd read them with him.But you're going to love them!!!
This is a fantastic book along with its sequel Words of Radiance. It's always cool to randomly encounter other Tennesseeans on here. Rock is one of my favorite characters btw.
I believe you about WoR and agree on both other counts ;)
WoR focuses less on world-building (but there are still a lot of it) and more on actions. It gives us answers but also many more questions :3
I'm going to die before May when the BR for WoR begins. I can feel it.
Looking forward to your full review. I had the same problem.
Looking forward to your full review! :D
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "I'm going to die before May when the BR for WoR begins. I can feel it."I feel you Jessica!! I finished this 3 mths before the release of WoR and it was PAINFUL.
“Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!”Haha....Wit would be proud.
I first had the audiobook ver and then also bought the hardcovers ^^ The artworks are beautiful *♡*
The last 10%:Sanderson followed a strict formula for the last 10% of his book. It goes like this:
1. What's the worst thing that can happen? Let's do that.
2. How can we make it even worse? Let's do that too.
3. Now let's make it look like---despite overwhelming odds---everything will work out fine.
4. Now let's crush that hope.
Rinse, wash, REPEAT.
TOTALLY THIS!!!
this review is amazeballs. though you should know. and he is slow becoming one of my favorite authors as well
Great review. I need to read this book. I love stories with moral ambiguity.
Haha, good review, and an echo of my feelings on the book. Brandon is definitely a Master, and the Stormlight Archives appear to possibly be his magnum opus.
David "proud member of Branwen's adventuring party" wrote: "Looking forward to your full review! :D"TS wrote: "Looking forward to your full review.
I had the same problem."
Rachel ♥Reads Ravenously♥ wrote: "Great pre-review Jessica!"
Thanks, guys!
Tèo wrote: "I first had the audiobook ver and then also bought the hardcovers ^^ The artworks are beautiful *♡*"Yeah, also said the artwork was beautiful. Should get here today. AM EXCITED.
Robin wrote: "The last 10%:Sanderson followed a strict formula for the last 10% of his book. It goes like this:
1. What's the worst thing that can happen? Let's do that.
2. How can we make it even worse? Let'..."
GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, but this was a completely different level of involvement. I'm kind of scared of WoR. *whispers* "kind of" is a euphemism for OHMAGAWD-panic. Fyi.
Kat Stark wrote: "this review is amazeballs. though you should know. and he is slow becoming one of my favorite authors as well"Thanks, Kat! Ordinarily I'd be hesitant to name an author a favorite after a single book, BUT . . . this book had 1000 pages, and should count as more than one (IM humble O), and also . . . just holy fraking crap, man. It was INTENSE.
Mr. Matt wrote: "Great review. I need to read this book. I love stories with moral ambiguity."Then you will love this one. From the opening scene onward . . . it's constant ;) And thanks!
Tomas wrote: "Haha, good review, and an echo of my feelings on the book. Brandon is definitely a Master, and the Stormlight Archives appear to possibly be his magnum opus."That's what I'm hearing. I'm both scared of the next book, and resentful that there's only one ;)
I wept b/c my heart could not contain my awe and gratitude and respect for these men, these dregs of society, who one man and one spren had bound together into something so valiant, so courageous, so honorable . .You completely nailed it! Seriously these are the chapters I can read again and again. Yes they may tend to drag a bit and it may seem like nothing happening but THIS journey was the best of the book for me.
GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*I hope you're happy. ;)
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*I hope you're happy. ;)"
That was a very well thought out and coherent statement. Way to use your words Jessica.
Haha...but if you've read it...it makes perfect sense and gah all the feels associated with it.
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, but this was a completely different level of involvement. I'm kind of scared of WoR. *whispers* "Oh man, your updates for WoR are going to be sooooooooooo delicious to read :-D
If anything, I thought WoR was actually better (somehow) than WoK, you are in store for an awesome ride!
I really have to read this book already! I've heard so many amazing this about it :D wonderful review, Jessica!!
Mike wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, but this was ..."You guys just don't even realize how difficult you're making it for me to not immediately stop everything and read WoR right-bloody-now. I could do it, you know. I'm rebellious like that. *scoffs at and mocks so-called reading schedule* *but only when Robin isn't looking*
Destini Mia~ ♕ Sassy Lassie wrote: "I really have to read this book already! I've heard so many amazing this about it :D wonderful review, Jessica!!"Thanks, Dollface! It truly is fantastic.
Robin wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*I hope you're happy. ;)"
That was a very w..."
You get me ;)
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "Mike wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw things at the end of Golden Son, ..."but...but...we are text buddies during the buddy read....if you start now I won't remember as well when you text me stuff that is happening in the book :(
everyone STOP tell Jessica how great the next book is....I need her in May and I'm trying really hard to distract her with Dresden and Warbreaker and Kristen Alley at the moment.
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*I hope you're happy. ;)"
Ok I am trying to figure this out. Is this in reference to Chapter 67? You know..."The Words"
Awww, Robin, a friend of mine and I do that while we watch our shows every week. How fun to have someone to do that with over a book!
Robin wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "Mike wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH. I honestly can't remember the last time a book messed with me this much. I mean, I shrieked and threw thi..."I wouldn't really do it. I really want to do it, but the bonds of our book buddy-ness are stronger than that. *sighs forlornly*
TS wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*I hope you're happy. ;)"
Ok I am trying to..."
I don't know the chapters. It's when (view spoiler)
Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "TS wrote: "Jessica (Rabid Reads) wrote: "GAHHHHHH. B/c they could've . . . but they didn't . . . they did The Thing instead . . . and AWESOME . . . *head explodes*"Yes that is the one! (view spoiler)
@Jessica - Those are some strong bonds then....@ TS - Arggg heart and head hurt after that so filled with EVERYTHING!!!
Steven wrote: "Awww, Robin, a friend of mine and I do that while we watch our shows every week. How fun to have someone to do that with over a book!"HANGOUTS, my friend. We're halfway there ;)
Robin wrote: "@Jessica - Those are some strong bonds then....@ TS - Arggg heart and head hurt after that so filled with EVERYTHING!!!"
YOU KNOW IT ;)
Though a stranger, you have persuaded me to read this book. Well ... also this heavy tome is a affordable $9 projectile I can launch at any home intruder. And after it hits the person in the head and knocks them out, I'm going to yell, "Reading is the key to knowledge AND self-defense, bitch!!!" Happy reading.
Matt wrote: "Though a stranger, you have persuaded me to read this book. Well ... also this heavy tome is a affordable $9 projectile I can launch at any home intruder. And after it hits the person in the head a..."LOL. Hilarity aside, even though I've never used my copy as a projectile, I can attest to its heft. Home invaders everywhere . . . BEWARE ;)
