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The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)

Brandon Sanderson

Start date: February 1, 2013

Finish date: February 28, 2013

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Why we're reading this: This is our February, 2013, Contemporary Novel choice for group read & discussion
#71 on NPR's Top 100 SF/…more
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#71 on NPR's Top 100 SF/F novels of all time (2011 poll) http://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/1390858...
#20 on Locus Magazines Best Fantasy novels of the 21st century http://www.locusmag.com/2012/AllCentu...

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Mar 10, 2014 Athena Shardbearer rated it really liked it

Shelves: war, high-fantasy, fantasy, buddy-read, audiobook, magic, ebook, fan-fucking-tastic, epic, sci-fi-fantasy

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Buddy Read with Armina, Robin, Gavin, DesinkaApril 2014

STORMFATHER! This book was amazing.

This review may be spoilerish?!

It has been a few years since I have read a high fantasy/epic fantasy such as this one. I just recently finished The Name of the Wind and that one is high fantasy, but it does not compare to The Way of Kings.

I love books that are about war, swords and fighting just do something for me. I love books that go into detail ...more

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Feb 07, 2016 Marx Leo rated it it was amazing

I highly recommend starting this book series! Intricate world and character building, with a subtle humor that will make you crack a smile while reading.

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Sep 10, 2011 Chris Massey rated it it was amazing

Feb 6, 2014 - I don't generally openly gush in a book review, but if you love big, epic books and have even a passing interest in fantasy, then go buy this and read it ASAP. I mean it. Get up off your ass, roll to the nearest bookstore, and grab it. Or, just stay on your ass and order it with fast shipping from Amazon or whatever online book site you call home.

It's amazing. Easily one of the best books I've read in a while, nearly as good as some of my favorite Malazan books. The characters are ...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Donna rated it it was amazing

Finally. One of the longest books I've ever read. It got a lot better towards the end as I had put it down for a while as there was just too much back story to wade through. I'm hoping the 2nd book will be a lot more succinct. ...more

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