Brenda answers “Is it absolutely necessary to read this...”

Starrisa asked this question about Edgedancer (The Stormlight Archive, #2.5):

Is it absolutely necessary to read this book before Oathbringer? (Like if I don't read this will I still be able to understand the stuff going on in Oathbringer?) Thanks!! I'm just not exactly a fan of Lift...sorry! :(

Brenda Mr Sanderson himself recommends reading Edgedancer first, in his acknowledgement section of Oathbringer. Yes, I read those... In fact, he *strongly* r…moreMr Sanderson himself recommends reading Edgedancer first, in his acknowledgement section of Oathbringer. Yes, I read those... In fact, he *strongly* recommends. Hey, when the author gives a suggestion, he knows the information will be important down the road.

Like Justin, Lift is far from one of my favorite characters, but she actually does start growing on you near the end. And Darkness? The discovery of who he is and the whyfor makes the read worth it.(less)

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