A Goodreads user asked this question about The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1):
How are women treated in this story? Are any of the prominent characters women? I'm just tired of getting invested in high fantasy stories that deprecate, flatten, or completely ignore women.
Trong Tran If you've read some of the top reviews by women, each of them address that very point, that Sanderson writes incredibly powerful women that are believ…moreIf you've read some of the top reviews by women, each of them address that very point, that Sanderson writes incredibly powerful women that are believable, intelligent, brave, and full of talent. Shallan and Jasnah are heavily loved in the community, and many people dress up as them because of how well they are written.(less)
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