The way of kings is an epic fantasy novel written by american author brandon sanderson and the first book in the stormlight archive series. Book one of the stormlight archive ebook written by brandon sanderson. According to mythology mankind used to live in the tranquiline halls. From june to august 2010, tor books published sample chapters from the way of kings on its official website, along with an. The way of kings is the first book in the stormlight archive by brandon sanderson. Book summaries, the way of kings chapters summaries. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky. The stormlight archive book one by sanderson, brandon isbn. The emotions that came over me while reading this book were overwhelming. The way of kings is the first book in a projected ten book fantasy epic called the the stormlight archive, and when i say epic, i mean epic because the first book is over 1,000 pages long. Though shallan genuinely loves learning, she plans a daring theft. It was followed by words of radiance in 2014 in 2011, it won the david gemmell legend award for.
I have a voracious reading appetite, and have been reading sci fi fantasy for 30 years, right back to the gods of the genre, vance, heinlein, burroughs, clarke, howard etc. To ask other readers questions about the way of kings, please sign up. The way of kings the stormlight archive brandon sanderson widely acclaimed for his work completing robert jordans wheel of time saga, brandon sanderson now begins a grand cycle of his own, one every bit as ambitious and immersive. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It is filled with intrigue, action and convoluted plots. The way of kings the stormlight archive brandon sanderson. The third, oathbringer, was published on november 14, 2017. These 10 books take place on a planet called roshar, a planet with a unique and rich history.
It is the first volume in a planned ten volume series called the stormlight archive. May 26, 2011 the way of kings part 1 manages to grip you from the very first page and doesnt let go, its a powerful and somewhat mesmerising start to a very promising series and one which i intend to follow very closely indeed. The stormlight archive, and its first installment the way of the kings, are almost impossibly good. The novel was published on august 31, 2010 by tor books. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass. The result of more than ten years of planning, writing, and worldbuilding, the way of kings is but the opening movement of the stormlight archive, a bold masterpiece in the making. Kaladin is one of the main protagonists in the stormlight archive. While humans are present, the world is very different than our own. Jan 30, 2018 we, the shoutouts, from lyket entertainment have gotten together to discuss brandon sandersons stormlight archive book 1 the way of kings with our favorite wine, beer, ale, and rum. I have previously decided having read a first in the series that life was too short and i had too many books yet to read.
The stormlight archive is the wildly imaginative epic fantasy from new york times bestselling author brandon sanderson. This stormlight archive discounted ebundle includes. His writing of dark one is being adapted for television. The first of ten planned volumes, the way of kings, was published on august 31, 2010.
Fascinated by ancient text the way of kings, troubled by visions of ancient times, he doubts his sanity. The second, words of radiance, was published on march 4, 2014. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The stormlight archive is an ongoing epic fantasy novel series written by american author brandon sanderson. The way of kings is an epic fantasy novel by brandon sanderson. The stormlight archive series kicked off in 2010 with the release of the debut novel in the series, titled the way of kings. The way of kings 1 by brandon sanderson 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The way of kings part 1 manages to grip you from the very first page and doesnt let go, its a powerful and somewhat mesmerising start to a very promising series and one which i intend to follow very closely indeed. The way of kings was well worth the price and promises to be one of the best ever series by sanderson or any sffantasy author. The way of kings consists of one prelude, one prologue, 75 chapters, an epilogue and 9 interludes. Brandon sanderson, well known for many fantasy and scifi series like the mistborn trilogy or reckoners series, has become a household name in the world of. Stormlight archive wiki is a fandom books community. The way of kings is the first in a planned 10 book series in the stormlight archive. He is known by many as kaladin stormblessed, a nickname he first gained in amarams army due to his reputation for being extremely lucky. This page contains a chapter by chapter summary of the way of kings. An accomplished spearman and a natural leader, he eventually becomes the captain of elhokar kholins kings guard, formerly known as the cobalt guard, house kholins personal honor guard. Coming in at over 45 hours on audiobook or over pages in print, for some twok might seem too lengthy.
The way of kings by brandon sanderson is a piece of pure literary gold. The stormlight archive book one brandon sanderson ebook the brand new epic fantasy series from international bestseller brandon sanderson. The way of kings is the beginning of a masterpiece series in epic fantasy. Although at the end of this book we have answers, there remain some staggeringly large questions. The fourth book, rhythm of war is set to be released on november 17, 2020. Brightlord dalinar kholin commands one of those other armies. The way of kings the stormlight archive 1 brandon sanderson. The stormlight archive book one by readbook 31 august 2017 the brand new epic fantasy series from international bestseller brandon sanderson. Completely additive, and so very difficult to put down. Ive been asked to introduce the way of kings to you. The way of kings is the first novel in the stormlight archive series by brandon sanderson.
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