Questions About The Way of Shadows (Night Angel, #1)

by Brent Weeks (Goodreads Author)

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I heard the female characters did not receive a good treatment, is it really bad? Is there too much objetification? like Game of throne levels objetification ? (I'm not judging anyone. It's just not for me)

Ashley Plaisance Oh my gosh I was wondering about this. First half of the first book it wasn't so obvious because it was focused on mainly male characters. But goodnes…moreOh my gosh I was wondering about this. First half of the first book it wasn't so obvious because it was focused on mainly male characters. But goodness every woman introduced is written painfully poorly. Weak and overly emotional. Slut shamed. Objectified. Unintelligent. Even the ones that are supposed to be "tough and powerful" are totally undone by a breath of effort from a man....sometimes literally a breath. An insult that hurts her feelings. It's been a while since I've read something that so poorly portrays women.(less)

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Does this book have romance?

Sophia Palermo Yes. There is romance throughout the books, but I wouldn't say it is "romance heavy". The romance is definitely something that drives multiple charact…moreYes. There is romance throughout the books, but I wouldn't say it is "romance heavy". The romance is definitely something that drives multiple characters and is something enjoyable to read, but it isn't like you are reading A Court of Thorns and Roses where this is an even split between romance and action. The Romance is more here to further the plot line and explain why some people did certain things(less)

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How is the author's treatment of female characters? To add more context, if you have read the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, I absolutely adore Sanderson's way of writing female characters - with respect, substance, and importance.

Nora Sinclair First off, I’d like to give a disclaimer. I actually stopped reading this book about 2/3 in, so there may have been some new women introduced into the…moreFirst off, I’d like to give a disclaimer. I actually stopped reading this book about 2/3 in, so there may have been some new women introduced into the story who may have been pretty badass and strong.
But with that out the way, I will say that the females in this story did not come off as strong or independent to me at all. In fact, the love interest, Elene, was so incredibly dull and frustrating (and not to mention weak, in my opinion) that I quit the damn book. (less)

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Is this book YA-ish? I really want to read this one but I'm also sure I don't want to spend money on YA-stuff. :)

Kostas No, not entirely. It has a YA feel, but it's for more adult readers (mostly because of its darker theme).…moreNo, not entirely. It has a YA feel, but it's for more adult readers (mostly because of its darker theme).(less)

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How old is the main character?

Kay The main character, Azoth (who becomes Kylar), starts out at 11, I believe, but ages throughout the book. He's about 20 by the end.…moreThe main character, Azoth (who becomes Kylar), starts out at 11, I believe, but ages throughout the book. He's about 20 by the end.(less)

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