Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive #4) Jan '22

[Lisette]

Here is our thread for Rhythm of War. Feel free to join!

Participants: Bea and Lusie

We will start in Januari when Bea has got her copy

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "Here is our thread for Rhythm of War. Feel free to join!

Participants: Bea and Lusie

We will start in January when Bea has got her copy"

I have requested the book and should have it within a few days.

[Lisette]

Cool!

[Bea]

OK. Got the book.

Here are the chapters and divisions per index:

Prologue: P. 19-33 (14p)
Part 1: 33-277 (244p)
Interlude: 277-295 (18p)
Part 2: 295-547 (252p)
Interlude: 547-575 (28p)
Part 3: 575-829 (254p)
Interlude: 829-843 (14p)
Part 4: 843-1053 (210p)
Interlude:1053-1069 (16p)
Part 5: 1069-1214 (145p)
Epilogue to end: 1214-1230 (16p)

If we do it this way (see below), it would take 5 weeks.
1st week: Prologue + Part 1 (258 pages)
Interlude + Part 2 (270 pages)
Interlude + Part 3 (282 pages - the largest of all weeks)
Interlude + Part 4 (244 pages)
Interlude + Part 5 + Epilogue to end (177 pages)

Does that look do-able to you?

During week 3, it would average to a high of 40 pages a day. I think I could do that, since it would only be that high for one week.

[Bea]

My book is due for renewal on 1/18/22 but I have 2 renewals available to me, so I think I am fine for the full time...even if it takes longer.

When do you want to start?

[Lisette]

How about this weekend? That should give me time to finish up something else first. Though if you want you could already start. I can catch up. I usually read faster than the reading schedule

Thanks for making the schedule!

[Tien]

Aww I'm excited for you guys to start reading this! I managed to read it on my own so it's gooooodddd :D

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "How about this weekend? That should give me time to finish up something else first. Though if you want you could already start. I can catch up. I usually read faster than the reading schedule

Than..."

I was going to start it yesterday but didn't get around to it. I will see how today goes. Doesn't look like I will be that much ahead of you.

[Lisette]

Tien, it's great to your you loved it!

Bea, I have now read the prologue and plan to do some more reading today. I've hurt my foot so will probably have more reading time

[Bea]

I am on chapter 4 of the first part. I finished off 3 other books today and so should be able to make faster headway for a bit. It has taken me a bit to remember the story but it is starting to come together a bit.

I am sorry to hear about your foot. I hope you heal quickly.

[Lisette]

Thanks you! I hope so too.

I read chapter 1. I'm slowly recalling who is who lol
Interesting that that are more types of fused. It's a bit scary how that one fights against Kal.

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "Thanks you! I hope so too.

I read chapter 1. I'm slowly recalling who is who lol
Interesting that that are more types of fused. It's a bit scary how that one fights against Kal."

Yes, I find that I am worried about him and his tiredness.

I'm in the midst of ch. 5. I am still trying to put together who is who and their back story from the previous book. The author helps a little by including a bit of a hint here and there, but jeez there are a lot of characters to catch up with! Still...I like it.

[Lisette]

I'm still at chapter 2, but I am sure I'll have the same problem with all the characters. There are so many

[Lisette]

I finished chapter 5.

(view spoiler)[I like the story of Shallan. Though her plans seem to have failed because her friends intervened. That's bad luck! It sounded like she had a way in.

Kal doesn't seem himself. I can't recall Lyn. You? (hide spoiler)]

[Tien]

https://www.torforgeblog.com/2021/12/...

Just dropped in my inbox today and i thought: too late for me but just in time for you two! 🤣

Yea, i had such a hard time at the start too... sooo many characters/names to recall 😅

[Lisette]

lol that is going to be a lot of sips. Better stick to water 🤣
That's funny. Thanks for sharing Tien!

[Tien]

Interesting that author recommends boba tea though! LOVE boba tea!!

[Lisette]

I don't know what boba tea is

[Lisette]

I finished chapter 10
(view spoiler)[poor Kal. It feels like a punishment for him, but I think it might be better. He is so tire and feels so down. He does needs something else to focuss on (hide spoiler)]

[Bea]

Wow! Lusie, you have passed me. I did not read yesterday, so my mistake. I'm working on 6 right now.

Oh, I had better stick to tea for the game! Dang but that looks fun.

[Lisette]

Sorry Bea lol I sit almost most of the day so that means lots of reading time.

Yes tea sounds good for that game, since you will do a lot of drinking. I had to think of that game while reading, sine Kal was having a bad time lol

[Tien]

Lusie wrote: "I don't know what boba tea is"

bubble tea? pearl milk tea?

[Lisette]

No I never tasted that. Sounds interesting. How does that taste?

[Tien]

Lusie wrote: "No I never tasted that. Sounds interesting. How does that taste?"

Are you serious? Wow, it's all over the place here in Australia. It's an Asian thing tbh & only really taken off her a few years ago which I totally appreciate cuz made it easy for me to get them now lol

It's basically very sweet milk tea (usually cold though you can have it hot - not many people do) with tapioca pearls (bubble). There are other toppings you can have with it too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea

[Bea]

So after reading your tea review, Tien, I googled it for my area, fully expecting not to find it. Wow! I found several places that sell it. Definitely will have to try it out! The reviews were great for the most part for each of the locations.

[Lisette]

Yes I am serious. I rarely go out to get coffee or tea. Maybe that's how I missed it? Or maybe it's just not popular here. I did hear about it in a book, but then also didn't know what it was.

Thanks Tien for the link!

[Bea]

I stopped at ch. 11 last night. I wonder what Kaladin will do now. His whole life has been focused on protecting his men...and the ones he loves. I can feel his loss. I hope Syl finds a way to help him.

Sometimes, if I am really wrapped up in a book, it enters my dreams and I dream up new chapters. That happened last night with this one. Don't remember it well enough, though, to describe it.

[Tien]

If you guys do get the drink, beware that it's super sweet, I usually ask for the sugar to be 30% (instead of 100%).

@Bea, that's so cool!! Though it can get confusing lol I probably won't remember which is dream and which is actually from book.

[Bea]

Tien wrote: "If you guys do get the drink, beware that it's super sweet, I usually ask for the sugar to be 30% (instead of 100%).

@Bea, that's so cool!! Though it can get confusing lol I probably won't remembe..."

So far, it hasn't been a problem, but with this book, who knows.

Oh, and I will be asking for 20% sugar, if I can get it.

[Lisette]

Bea, I'm ahead of you. I have finished part 1
I also wonder what Kaladin will do next.

How lovely the you dream about the book!

Probably not for me then, Tien. I don't like sweet drinks. Maybe even less than 20% sugar for me!

[Tien]

You can ask for No sugar

[Lisette]

No sugar might be even better :D

I enjoyed the interludes. Especially the one about Syl (view spoiler)[I enjoyed the discription of her in the storm and of her pretending to be a snowflake.
I wonder why Taravangian made this choice. I don't fully understand it (hide spoiler)]

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "Bea, I'm ahead of you. I have finished part 1
I also wonder what Kaladin will do next.

How lovely the you dream about the book!

Probably not for me then, Tien. I don't like sweet drinks. Maybe ev..."

Nearly finished Part 1 but had to quit. I was too tired to make the push.

[Lisette]

I'm really into the book now. Probably because there is more action and I like Shadesmar. I still don't understand everything but the pacing picked up and I like all the different point of views.

I just finished part 2.

(view spoiler)[
For a while I thought helping people who are depressed would be a thing for Kal, but he misses fighting too much.
I'm looking forward to see Kal's next move to fight against the fused and take back the tower/country.

I think Shallan is getting worse. She really needs to face her past.

I am curious about the "dead eyed" spren. Adolin's spren seems smarter than the others expect. Maybe there is a cure to be found?
I'm surprised about Adolin's move in Shadesmar, but I think it's the right thing to do to get the attention of the sprens.

I'm curious about how the tower works and what defences are now activated. I wish we got more details about it, but we probably didnt get that because Navani doesn't understand it herself
(hide spoiler)]

[Lisette]

Interludes after part 2
(view spoiler)[Lift is weird. I wonder what those chicken are. I don't think we saw them before, or did we?

For a moment I had thought Taravangian had changed his mind (hide spoiler)]

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "I'm really into the book now. Probably because there is more action and I like Shadesmar. I still don't understand everything but the pacing picked up and I like all the different point of views.

..."

I've just gotten to Shadesmar! You are way ahead of me, so I am not going to try to catch up. Too many other things going on in my life. I hope you heal quickly, but I do understand that waiting on that healing provides a wonderful span of time to read. My goal is to finish part 2 by Saturday. Not sure if I will make it...but, shoot, a girl needs a goal.

[Lisette]

Good luck with your goal! Sorry for going so fast. Today I am taking it slow by watching some movies on Netflix. But I'll probably do some reading tonight. It's a good book so far. Are you enjoying it as well?

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "Good luck with your goal! Sorry for going so fast. Today I am taking it slow by watching some movies on Netflix. But I'll probably do some reading tonight. It's a good book so far. Are you enjoying..."

I am. I have made good headway today, reaching page 479. I need to think about my reading before sharing my thoughts, so I am going to go out for a bit.

And, don't worry about your speed. It is what is. I am trying to get a pile of leaves burnt and they are still wet from rains. However, we have a storm coming through on Sunday, so I will do what I can today. Oh, and I am starting to hike. Today will be my first outing...only 0.9 miles. Still I will take my camera and practice using it also. Back later.

[Lisette]

That does sound like a good headway :D

Good luck with the leaves and the storm!

I wish I could go on a hike too! I normally go on 2 hour beach walks 1-2 sometimes 3 times a week. I miss that. Where are you hiking? A forrest? 0.9 miles is good to start :D
Have fun taking photographs.

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "Where are you hiking? A forrest? 0.9 miles is good to start :D
Have fun taking photographs."

I went to a local preserve which was supposed to have 3 trails. I started out on what I thought was the short one only to get lost and wander around. I ended up quite a ways from where I started but a kind man gave me a ride back to my car. I had hiked for about an hour when I began to panic and bushwhacked my way out to a house and road. Quite an adventure for my first time out. I am bushed!

[Lisette]

I bet it's beautiful there. Sorry you got lost! That's very kind they gave you a ride back to your car! It's annoying when the trails are not clearly indicated.

[Bea]

Lusie wrote: "I bet it's beautiful there. Sorry you got lost! That's very kind they gave you a ride back to your car! It's annoying when the trails are not clearly indicated."

Actually, it was a bit amazing! The ground is sand with leaf litter and pine straw. It is a pine woods. I did find a stream but never came across the pond/lake that is supposed to be there. I did find a wonderful sand cliffs. Wow! Amazing. The preserve is 417 acres!

[Lisette]

Bea, that does sound amazing! I'm sure you will find the lake on another hike. Makes the beach where I usually walk sound boring ;)

I went in the garden to feed the ducks with some leftover bread. That's a far enough walk for now.

[Bea]

Glad to hear that you are now walking, Lusie!

Finished Part 2. Wow! What a setup for the next part! Kal and Syl, Adolin and Shallan/Radiant/Veil...and the tower with Navani and the Sibling! I am on pins and needles to find out what happens next!

[Lisette]

You can't call it normal walking yet, but it's a start. Thanks!

I also really liked part 2.

I'm now up to chapter 60. In part 3 I like the chapters about Kal and Venli's past.

[Lisette]

I've finished Part 3 and also the Interludes that come after it.
I thought (view spoiler)[this part was a little slower. More fighting, wich I like less. Still enough going on to keep my interest (hide spoiler)]

[Lisette]

I finished chapter 80
(view spoiler)[I enjoyed Wit's story about the dragon and the dog (hide spoiler)]

[Lisette]

I completed part 4
(view spoiler)[that ending is a bit shocking! I hadn't seen that coming (hide spoiler)]

[Bea]

Wow! Congrats on the finish of the book as I am sure that last 177 pages has been completed by now in Part 5.

I took a day off reading yesterday but expect to get through Part 3 in the next couple of days. This was the longest part, so I should be able to complete this book by the end of the month.

[Lisette]

I have not finished it yet. Maybe tonight lol