This book played such an important role in my life. In my adulthood I had stopped reading. A friend recommended this to me, and I wasn't strong enough to finish it the first time I tried reading it. Eventually I finished it. It set me on a new life journey of reading so many great books. It made me love reading again.
X2 I liked reading as a cat likes water. When I started the way of kings I fell asleep many times but after a couple of hundred pages I couldn't stop reading. And ended reading it all in less that 3 weeks, impressive for me as I see it, and then the other following books until ROW and then i discovered that there was a little more about it in other books and that it's all called Cosmere and read all Cosmere in 6-7 months just a few days before tress of the emerald sea... I was a little addicted to all that hahahah😅 now I'm good and read other books not just epic fantasy thx to Brandon, and other friends and family of course.
I’m currently doing my first re-read of The Way of Kings. It is one of the best books I’ve ever read, the foreshadowing for later events in the series is so satisfying.
I do love him, but I refuse to call him "Brando Sando." I don't know how he feels about that ridiculous name, maybe he likes it...still, I'm not not using it. 😅
My brother brought me a copy of The Way of Kings when I was in the psych ward a few months back. It is, quite literally, the singular thing that got me through that experience. Thank you for allowing me to escape into such a great tale and world during a severe low point.
@Yolenborn Not particularly. I could relate to Kaladin in a lot of respects with his depression, and it does such a good job of transporting you to Roshar that you kind of forget earthly problems for a while.
@@WheezingBobcat,@Yolenborn , I imagine it was much like the message in book 4 about the importance of being able to have a community of voices that understand... even if that voice is a fictional character giving voice and validation to what you have felt and will feel in the future.
I just love this concept of artists and creators being in touch with the fans and admirers of their work. Where on one hand, writers isolate themselves from public to solely focus on writing, Brandon has taken a really unique approach to writing by including his fans and readers in the journey. That's what I really love about him.
The payoff at the end of the book (you'll know when you get there) is the most epic, satisfying, cathartic moment in any story I ever experienced. Do yourself a favor and read it!
Truly. Gets me every time! I was re-listening to the audiobook at my job the other day (thankfully I was alone). You had better believe some tears fell.
I remember exactly where I was when I heard THAT section read from the audiobook. I was hauling tools and equipment back to the van from the jobsite at the end of the day and I literally staggered with shock when it played, I was in such disbelief I rewound it and played it again to make sure I had heard it correctly. From that moment I knew I could trust that character to do the right thing when push came to shove.
Please hold the fact that you love Rhythm of War tightly. Don't let other people's opinions infect and poison that. This is something you risk getting subjected to if you engage with the Stormlight community online at any length or depth.
Rhythm of War is one of my favorite books ever. Love the setting, the atmosphere, and the incredible payoff. I wonder if any of the rest of the Stormlight books will top it for me.
@@snozzmcberry2366I truly can't grasp how anyone could not love Rhythm of War. The 2 words spoken during the trial alone...are breaking me again just thinking about them.
@@snozzmcberry2366 I've had the 'wrong' opinions for my entire life. Jesus is God and worth following, football and sports aren't worth following, and Rhythm of War is a brilliant piece of literature that explores depression. Yay for not worrying about offending people!
The ending was so powerful. It evoked such a physical and emotional reaction within me. I remember crying and cheering at the same time. It was perfection. Thank you, Mr. Sanderson
I started into Sanderson's work with The Stormlight Archive and I can say that it's a fantastic place to start. No other written work has ever held my attention or captivated me and kept me on the edge of my seat quite like reading through these books. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for something epic.
I finished the mistborn trilogy a month ago or so and am now around 20% into the way of kings and i can confidently say that if you liked mistborn you will like this too.
My favorite book I’ve read it 5 times and it’s NEVER boring! I love your writing Brandon and especially your world building. I feel like I’m watching everything so clearly as I read!
I read this book in a halfway house when I got sober in 2015. The Stormlight archive will always hold a special place in my bookshelf as it’s been with me since the beginning of my sobriety almost 10 years ago
My favorite book, it changed my life. I'm getting a bridge 4 tattoo marking the start of a personal journey, and if I make it, I'll get a knights radiant double eye tattoo.
It would be awesome as a movie series. I think it's structure wouldn't work well with shorter episodes, and it's obviously way way too big for a single movie. I think it would work well on screen, because of the cool places and action scenes, and I think there aren't much internal monologue that's hard to visualize. But it won't happen. Not now, that's for sure. And I wouldn't want to either, they would ruin it like everything else.
I listened to the audiobook of the Way of Kings whilst working on my garden during the summer a few years ago and it was one of the happiest periods of my life.
I just started it three days ago, I’m 250 pages in, and I am absolutely loving it!!! I’ve never read any of Sanderson’s books before and I am blown away. Great characters, fantastic world building that’s built into the narrative and not just dumped onto you like a textbook, and amazing action/battle scenes. I’m so excited to continue!
I'm so excited for you!! I'm on my second reread myself, about 450 pages in. This easily takes the cake as my favorite book series by Brandon, who's easily my favorite author of all time. Good luck! Have fun! Enjoy! (Mad cackling)
It is a book series that sticks with you. I've gone through the four main Stormlight books via audio only once and It baffles me how often moments from the stories come to mind. They are really well written!
Sent this to my whole family hoping they may finally get into Way of Kings. This book has inspired me to start writing and everytime you speak about writing I feel my heart screaming at me, attempting to burst from my chest with this passion.
This is the best series I have ever read. It took me more than a year to finish four books but I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for writing this series Brandon Sanderson💙
Finally almost done this after a few tries.. not cause it's bad (it's amazing!). The graphic audio book helped a lot with my ADHD. Makes my day at work amazing! TY
Second to Frank Herbert's "Dune Saga", "The Stormlight Archive" is my favorite series. The long-formatting is perfect and fulfilling. Brandon, you really hit a homerun with these books and I am biting my nails waiting for "Wind and Truth".
I started with Way of Kings ages ago when there was a free ebook promo (on Apple books I think it was). I didn't usually read ebooks, so that was weird for me, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. I had never heard of Brandon Sanderson or knew anything about it. I just saw a free fantasy book and thought, HUH THAT LOOKS COOL. As I read the book for the first time, it felt like my eyes were opened to the wonders and possibilities of fantasy in realms I'd never considered before. As a writer myself, it's hard to describe how much that impacted me. Now after devouring many of Sanderson's other books, I still come back to Stormlight Archive again and again as my favorite modern fantasy series.
This is the best book ever written by man. There are so many life lessons, positive messages, and messages of hope! I love this book and Brandon Sanderson has been a blessing in my life!
This has got to be theeee best series I’ve EVER read in my life! The world, characters, plots ahhhh❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ oh I can’t wait for #5 to come in December ❤
I haven't "read" The Way of Kings but I've had it read to me twice now by the amazing and talented Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. And since then I got hooked and I've listened to everything Brandon has written that is currently on Audible.
I literally just finished this book and I absolutely loved it. This world is INSANE and I can’t wait to get caught up. Dalinar is my goat. Shallans chapters are actually really interesting. I don’t understand the hate she gets. And Kaladin…need I say more? Taking a break and reading Tress of the Emerald Sea. So glad TH-cam randomly recommended one of your videos Brandon.
The Way of Kings is such a great book. I cannot get a single friend or family member to read it. They all say it’s way too long. They mostly read books that are 300-500 pages tops.
I don’t blame them. In middle school, my English class had to read The Book Thief, and it was exhausting, mostly because I found it boring. Plus there was this scene where a doctor examined some boys’ genitals, and it made me super uncomfortable. This was back in middle school! I never even bothered seeing the movie adaptation.
Try and get the UK versions where it's divided in half then maybe? If that doesn't work just try and tell them it's so long cuz it's basically three books stapled together and that they can just read thru the first third of it and call it quits OR come back later if they ended up enjoying it. Hope that helps! Good luck!
I've read almost all of Brandon Sanderson's books but The way of kings is the best book he has ever written. The stormlight archive is an epic series in every aspect and the follow up books in the series are brilliant as well but there is something about the way of kings that is just Magical. After watching this video I want to read it again now
Just started The Way of Kings last week and I have not been able to stop listening to it! This story is one of the best I’ve ever heard and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface with 9 hours left
Me and my friends read this at the beginning of high school together. We all loved it and it became a staple of that time for us. Now, we are all new graduates and havre been re-reading them in preparation for the 5th book. It’s insane to think how far we have all come since first visiting this book. As I get older, I know these books will bring me a special kind of nostalgia and love that can only be matched by The Lord of the Rings. I could not recommend more. Thank you dearly for these books, Mr. Sanderson. They will mark a beautiful and crucial part of my life forever.
Thanks for everything Brandon. The stormlight is the absolute nuggets of my passion. You've inspired me as few people did !! Wish you the best for you and your people.
Those books have become an important part of my daily life, taking the story and learning from it made my life so much better. I hope Brandon knows how many lifes he touched and how many people he saved. HE IS THE GOAT!!!
Just finished rhythm of war last week. It’s been an amazing journey so far. Reading some more cosmere novels while I wait for the fifth book. Can’t wait!
I just started reading Mistborn few days ago, and discovered your channel yesterday. My dude what a legend you are! Worldbuilding in The Way of Kings looks fascinating, are those your drawings and sketches of the creatures and world?
Re-reading in preparation for my WoR leather-bound. It's my first re-read of WoK and I have to say I'm really enjoying it all over again; even with the knowledge of being up to date with the series. Because I retain stories very well, I've always skip sections of books during a re-read. But for the first time ever I haven't and it's been really great. You've written the small details to be really fun to read and have sink in all over again. So thanks Brandon for the wonderfully written book!
I have struggled for years trying to get through WOK, and I always fail to finish it. This summary gave me SO much context that I needed to get invested! Thank you!
Honestly the way of kings keeps growing in my heart as one of the best books I’ve ever read. It’s been 4 years since I’ve first read it and I think I’ve read it 4 times. I know I will again.
I picked up Way of Kings a few weeks ago and finished Oathbringer yesterday (yes, I read fast lol). This is very quickly shaping up to be my absolute favorite series I have ever read. The characters are so well-written, and the world is built beautifully. Some of the characters' humor resonates with me so much that I will start laughing out loud and have to stop reading for a minute. It is just amazing, it has been a while since I read something I enjoyed as much as I enjoyed these books. Thank you for writing this and sharing it with the world.
Just finished rereading it. Honestly such an incredible story that always keeps me thinking on the different meanings of life before death, strength before weakness, and journey before destination
I absolutely loved this book, I am currently reading Words of Radiance and am very excited to explore the Cosmere after reading all of the Stormlight books.
It's hard to describe how the world building is so good, I have been having a bit of a cosmere catch up on books that I hadn't read yet and each world had is own 'feel', then when I came round to Dawnshard, it just felt so homely to be having the nostalgic feelings I had while reading the first 4 stormlight books. Looking forward to book 5 :)
On my 3rd reread of Stormlight Archive, right now on Oathbringer, I think I have time to finish before December ;) Kaladin is by far my favorite character from the Cosmere, thanks so much for all your books and what you do for the fantasy community.
Finished mistborn the final empire the other week and I’m almost done with the well of ascension. Phenomenal books. Going right into the hero of ages next 🙏🏼
Finished Way of Kings a couple months ago. It was my first Sanderson novel. Finished Warbreaker last week and I’ve started the Mistborn Saga. Excited to be in this new universe!
The Way of Kings was not only my introduction to Brando Sando but it was also my REINTRODUCTION into my love for fantasy novels. Still to this day I quote it as my most favorite book of all time.
I'm a newer Sanderson reader, started with Mistborn at the end of March. I'm through the first Mistborn trilogy and I'm about halfway through Way of Kings now. I'm really loving it so far and eager to continue through the other Stormlight books.
Really great series for sure. Just barely edged out by Dresden Files for my favorite fantasy series of all time. Sanderson is a national treasure and it's so cool to see him going beyond writing into the internet landscape and interacting with (and inspiring!) fans like this. Keep up the great work!
These were recommended to me by some friends for quite awhile, and I finally got into it - I think there’s something really rewarding about the length of the books and the amount of time I got to spend with the characters. Sort of like watching a long TV show instead of a movie. I feel like I know Kaladin like I know Adrian Monk or Jim Halpert. Thanks for writing these. I’m in Oathbringer right now :) (Oh and Emperor’s Soul was excellent too - short writing can be awesome as well for sure 😊)
Currently going thru it right now. I thought all the alien concepts would overwhelm me at first, but it’s surprisingly really easy to get sucked into Roshar and just live with these characters for an hour or two. I’m having a blast
Started reading the Cosmere this year. Read the first Mistborn Trilogy, Elantris, Warbreaker, and White Sand and started The Way of Kings this morning. Really looking forward to it
I loved Harry Potter as a child and always wondered when I would find a series that would give me the same feeling as an adult that I had as a child. To fall in love with a series and the characters and be completely captivated by the story. I think I found it with this book. I read it and even though you're supposed to read other books to start the second book, I just couldn't wait and am now in the middle of the second book. Thank you!
This was the first book of yours that I read and I've purchased it 3 times now (original softcover purchase, hardcover cuz my ADHD didn't like having hardcover Oathbringer and not hardcover WoK & WoR, and finally the Leatherbound). If i ever get an E-reader, I will almost certainly purchase it a 4th time. For anyone on the fence I cannot recommend it enough. The stories will change how you see so many things in life.
I remember being about halfway through the book and thinking to myself that I would have a hard time describing to someone what the plot of the book was - yet I was thoroughly enjoying the story. One of my all-time favorites!
I am about to finish Rhythm of War for the first time. This series is just .... I love it so much. Definitely among my favourite works in fantasy. I am ready for Wind and Truth!
A good friend of mine gifted me an audiobook copy of The Way of Kings, during a long drive I popped it on and was lost to it immediately, I’ve now read through most of The Cosmere, and am now awaiting the release of Wind and Truth, I’ve even tattoo’d the Honorblade symbol from the leather-bound on the inside of my forearm. I can say without a doubt that this series took its place at the very top of my list of favorites, and helped me through one of the worst years of my life. Kaladin Stormblessed saved me and I will always be thankful. Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination, Radiants. (Also the first book has a page count of 1007, which coincidently, is my birthday and lucky number!)
The Way of Kings was my first cosmere novel, got halfway through words of radiance when I moved house and didn't have room for my books so have yet to finish it. Might need to get the audio or ebook and re read The Way of Kings.
You know when a book is really good when you want to re-read it with the same enthusiasm as if you're reading it for the first time, and it's just as good. This book reignited my passion for books when I was just a casual reader. Now I'm obsessed with Fantasy and all kinds of books in general and not a day goes by without reading.
What I love most about the Stormlight Archive is that positive commitment to be the best version of yourself is literally MAGIC
Wow! No way. I had no clue. I think I'll start the series based on this comment alone. Thanks
Thunderclap. 😭
This book played such an important role in my life. In my adulthood I had stopped reading. A friend recommended this to me, and I wasn't strong enough to finish it the first time I tried reading it. Eventually I finished it. It set me on a new life journey of reading so many great books. It made me love reading again.
almost one-to-one my exact same experience with The Way of Kings
It was the same with me and the Mistborn series, but the one book I liked the most was Warbreaker :)
I had a very similar experience. What a fantastic series!
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I liked reading as a cat likes water.
When I started the way of kings I fell asleep many times but after a couple of hundred pages I couldn't stop reading. And ended reading it all in less that 3 weeks, impressive for me as I see it, and then the other following books until ROW and then i discovered that there was a little more about it in other books and that it's all called Cosmere and read all Cosmere in 6-7 months just a few days before tress of the emerald sea... I was a little addicted to all that hahahah😅
now I'm good and read other books not just epic fantasy thx to Brandon, and other friends and family of course.
Saaaaammmmeee
Brandon: Why you should read The Way of Kings.
Me: Yes
Me: Did you mean read again?
I’m currently doing my first re-read of The Way of Kings. It is one of the best books I’ve ever read, the foreshadowing for later events in the series is so satisfying.
Day... whatever of me recommending Hammers Slammers to strangers.
I'm on reread three! I'm still guessing about when certain things click into space and characters first guess about what we know happens.
I'm re-reading as well. I wish there was a smallish discussion group.
Same! I am nearly done with Word of Radiance, and the foreshadowing, the little details, the time put into all of it is just mindblowing!
"WE LOVE YOU BRANDO SANDO🤩🤩" we all say in unison
"WE LOVE YOU BRANDO SANDO🤩🤩"
These words are accepted...
I can feel his cringe at that nickname.
Those are probably the most important words a man can say.
I do love him, but I refuse to call him "Brando Sando." I don't know how he feels about that ridiculous name, maybe he likes it...still, I'm not not using it. 😅
My brother brought me a copy of The Way of Kings when I was in the psych ward a few months back. It is, quite literally, the singular thing that got me through that experience. Thank you for allowing me to escape into such a great tale and world during a severe low point.
Glad you got through, fam 💪🏾
Haven't you found it too heavy on certain themes? It's something I often wonder about before recommending it.
@Yolenborn Not particularly. I could relate to Kaladin in a lot of respects with his depression, and it does such a good job of transporting you to Roshar that you kind of forget earthly problems for a while.
Here is an internet stranger who is cheering you on!
@@WheezingBobcat,@Yolenborn , I imagine it was much like the message in book 4 about the importance of being able to have a community of voices that understand... even if that voice is a fictional character giving voice and validation to what you have felt and will feel in the future.
I just love this concept of artists and creators being in touch with the fans and admirers of their work.
Where on one hand, writers isolate themselves from public to solely focus on writing, Brandon has taken a really unique approach to writing by including his fans and readers in the journey.
That's what I really love about him.
The payoff at the end of the book (you'll know when you get there) is the most epic, satisfying, cathartic moment in any story I ever experienced.
Do yourself a favor and read it!
Absolutely. That is the moment when if for some reason are not already sold in this series you will be hooked for good
If we are thinking about the same moment(Dalinar?), then I strongly agree. One single moment turns an entire book's worth of buildup on its head.
journey over destination friends! The ending are great with Sando but the lead up is just as great i think
Truly. Gets me every time! I was re-listening to the audiobook at my job the other day (thankfully I was alone). You had better believe some tears fell.
I remember exactly where I was when I heard THAT section read from the audiobook.
I was hauling tools and equipment back to the van from the jobsite at the end of the day and I literally staggered with shock when it played, I was in such disbelief I rewound it and played it again to make sure I had heard it correctly.
From that moment I knew I could trust that character to do the right thing when push came to shove.
Bridge 4 for ever
❤❤❤
The best Stormlight is either this or Rhythm of War. Kaladin's journey is one of the most meaningful and inspiring I've ever read.
Please hold the fact that you love Rhythm of War tightly. Don't let other people's opinions infect and poison that. This is something you risk getting subjected to if you engage with the Stormlight community online at any length or depth.
Rhythm of War is one of my favorite books ever. Love the setting, the atmosphere, and the incredible payoff. I wonder if any of the rest of the Stormlight books will top it for me.
@@snozzmcberry2366I truly can't grasp how anyone could not love Rhythm of War. The 2 words spoken during the trial alone...are breaking me again just thinking about them.
@@snozzmcberry2366 I've had the 'wrong' opinions for my entire life. Jesus is God and worth following, football and sports aren't worth following, and Rhythm of War is a brilliant piece of literature that explores depression. Yay for not worrying about offending people!
Oathbringer for me, Dalinar be Dalinaring
Well dang... I guess I'll have to start my third read through now.
The ending was so powerful. It evoked such a physical and emotional reaction within me. I remember crying and cheering at the same time. It was perfection. Thank you, Mr. Sanderson
I started into Sanderson's work with The Stormlight Archive and I can say that it's a fantastic place to start. No other written work has ever held my attention or captivated me and kept me on the edge of my seat quite like reading through these books. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for something epic.
Crazy timing, I’m just wrapping up the Mistborn trilogy and this is next on my list.
Have fun.
I finished the mistborn trilogy a month ago or so and am now around 20% into the way of kings and i can confidently say that if you liked mistborn you will like this too.
I finished the way of kings today actually. Best book I’ve ever read. You will love it!
This is my favorite book, it found it's way to me when i needed it most.
I'm eternally grateful with you for that.
Just finished this book. Is probably my favorite ever
Words of Radiance is even better
My favorite book I’ve read it 5 times and it’s NEVER boring! I love your writing Brandon and especially your world building. I feel like I’m watching everything so clearly as I read!
I read this book in a halfway house when I got sober in 2015. The Stormlight archive will always hold a special place in my bookshelf as it’s been with me since the beginning of my sobriety almost 10 years ago
My favorite book, it changed my life. I'm getting a bridge 4 tattoo marking the start of a personal journey, and if I make it, I'll get a knights radiant double eye tattoo.
Im convinced he uploaded this to get more people into the books because a tv show/movie adaptation is coming soon.
It’s obviously because he has the next volume coming out in December.
It would be awesome as a movie series. I think it's structure wouldn't work well with shorter episodes, and it's obviously way way too big for a single movie.
I think it would work well on screen, because of the cool places and action scenes, and I think there aren't much internal monologue that's hard to visualize.
But it won't happen. Not now, that's for sure. And I wouldn't want to either, they would ruin it like everything else.
I think he’s said a few times he’s focused on getting Mistborn made into movies first
@@Daimondz1239 That makes sense.
Games fit his settings better than movies would.
I listened to the audiobook of the Way of Kings whilst working on my garden during the summer a few years ago and it was one of the happiest periods of my life.
I just started it three days ago, I’m 250 pages in, and I am absolutely loving it!!! I’ve never read any of Sanderson’s books before and I am blown away. Great characters, fantastic world building that’s built into the narrative and not just dumped onto you like a textbook, and amazing action/battle scenes. I’m so excited to continue!
I'm so excited for you!! I'm on my second reread myself, about 450 pages in. This easily takes the cake as my favorite book series by Brandon, who's easily my favorite author of all time.
Good luck! Have fun! Enjoy! (Mad cackling)
just finished my first re-read. it is the best book i have ever read.
It is a book series that sticks with you. I've gone through the four main Stormlight books via audio only once and It baffles me how often moments from the stories come to mind. They are really well written!
Sent this to my whole family hoping they may finally get into Way of Kings. This book has inspired me to start writing and everytime you speak about writing I feel my heart screaming at me, attempting to burst from my chest with this passion.
This is the best series I have ever read. It took me more than a year to finish four books but I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for writing this series Brandon Sanderson💙
Finally almost done this after a few tries.. not cause it's bad (it's amazing!). The graphic audio book helped a lot with my ADHD. Makes my day at work amazing! TY
I've got ADHD too so I'm gonna try out the graphic audio version, thanks!
Second to Frank Herbert's "Dune Saga", "The Stormlight Archive" is my favorite series. The long-formatting is perfect and fulfilling. Brandon, you really hit a homerun with these books and I am biting my nails waiting for "Wind and Truth".
I started with Way of Kings ages ago when there was a free ebook promo (on Apple books I think it was). I didn't usually read ebooks, so that was weird for me, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. I had never heard of Brandon Sanderson or knew anything about it. I just saw a free fantasy book and thought, HUH THAT LOOKS COOL. As I read the book for the first time, it felt like my eyes were opened to the wonders and possibilities of fantasy in realms I'd never considered before. As a writer myself, it's hard to describe how much that impacted me. Now after devouring many of Sanderson's other books, I still come back to Stormlight Archive again and again as my favorite modern fantasy series.
This is the best book ever written by man. There are so many life lessons, positive messages, and messages of hope! I love this book and Brandon Sanderson has been a blessing in my life!
This has got to be theeee best series I’ve EVER read in my life! The world, characters, plots ahhhh❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ oh I can’t wait for #5 to come in December ❤
I haven't "read" The Way of Kings but I've had it read to me twice now by the amazing and talented Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. And since then I got hooked and I've listened to everything Brandon has written that is currently on Audible.
I literally just finished this book and I absolutely loved it. This world is INSANE and I can’t wait to get caught up. Dalinar is my goat. Shallans chapters are actually really interesting. I don’t understand the hate she gets. And Kaladin…need I say more? Taking a break and reading Tress of the Emerald Sea. So glad TH-cam randomly recommended one of your videos Brandon.
And there are many more awesome books like mistborn or warbreaker for example.
The Way of Kings is such a great book. I cannot get a single friend or family member to read it. They all say it’s way too long. They mostly read books that are 300-500 pages tops.
Same here, very hard to make my friends read it
I have the same problem. Maybe they could listen to the audio version?
I don’t blame them. In middle school, my English class had to read The Book Thief, and it was exhausting, mostly because I found it boring. Plus there was this scene where a doctor examined some boys’ genitals, and it made me super uncomfortable. This was back in middle school! I never even bothered seeing the movie adaptation.
Try and get the UK versions where it's divided in half then maybe? If that doesn't work just try and tell them it's so long cuz it's basically three books stapled together and that they can just read thru the first third of it and call it quits OR come back later if they ended up enjoying it. Hope that helps! Good luck!
I’d suggest to them the shorter Cosmere books and hope they get hooked from there
I've read almost all of Brandon Sanderson's books but The way of kings is the best book he has ever written. The stormlight archive is an epic series in every aspect and the follow up books in the series are brilliant as well but there is something about the way of kings that is just Magical. After watching this video I want to read it again now
Currently on my fourth audiobook re-listening in preparation for book 5 🙌🏻❤
I'm reading it rn, it's my first brandon sanderson book. I'm loving it! I just got back into reading too.
Just started The Way of Kings last week and I have not been able to stop listening to it! This story is one of the best I’ve ever heard and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface with 9 hours left
I wish I could read this for the first time again. Discovering this world was so much fun.
Just started it yesterday and already falling in love with the characters and the story 😊
Me and my friends read this at the beginning of high school together. We all loved it and it became a staple of that time for us. Now, we are all new graduates and havre been re-reading them in preparation for the 5th book. It’s insane to think how far we have all come since first visiting this book. As I get older, I know these books will bring me a special kind of nostalgia and love that can only be matched by The Lord of the Rings. I could not recommend more. Thank you dearly for these books, Mr. Sanderson. They will mark a beautiful and crucial part of my life forever.
Thanks for everything Brandon. The stormlight is the absolute nuggets of my passion.
You've inspired me as few people did !!
Wish you the best for you and your people.
This book made me rediscover my love for reading. Words are not enough
Those books have become an important part of my daily life, taking the story and learning from it made my life so much better. I hope Brandon knows how many lifes he touched and how many people he saved. HE IS THE GOAT!!!
It's definitely a life changing book. I can't stop rereading them.
First time I ever seen Brandon, I knew about his work but never thought I would be interested. I will admit that now I need to read TWoK.
Just finished rhythm of war last week. It’s been an amazing journey so far. Reading some more cosmere novels while I wait for the fifth book. Can’t wait!
I just started reading Mistborn few days ago, and discovered your channel yesterday. My dude what a legend you are! Worldbuilding in The Way of Kings looks fascinating, are those your drawings and sketches of the creatures and world?
Re-reading in preparation for my WoR leather-bound.
It's my first re-read of WoK and I have to say I'm really enjoying it all over again; even with the knowledge of being up to date with the series.
Because I retain stories very well, I've always skip sections of books during a re-read. But for the first time ever I haven't and it's been really great. You've written the small details to be really fun to read and have sink in all over again. So thanks Brandon for the wonderfully written book!
I have struggled for years trying to get through WOK, and I always fail to finish it. This summary gave me SO much context that I needed to get invested! Thank you!
Honestly the way of kings keeps growing in my heart as one of the best books I’ve ever read.
It’s been 4 years since I’ve first read it and I think I’ve read it 4 times. I know I will again.
I picked up Way of Kings a few weeks ago and finished Oathbringer yesterday (yes, I read fast lol). This is very quickly shaping up to be my absolute favorite series I have ever read. The characters are so well-written, and the world is built beautifully. Some of the characters' humor resonates with me so much that I will start laughing out loud and have to stop reading for a minute. It is just amazing, it has been a while since I read something I enjoyed as much as I enjoyed these books. Thank you for writing this and sharing it with the world.
Currently reading Rhythm of War. Yeah, Stormlight Archive has consumed my life and I'm loving it❤
Just finished rereading it. Honestly such an incredible story that always keeps me thinking on the different meanings of life before death, strength before weakness, and journey before destination
About to finish Mistborn era 2 and I’ll be moving onto Way of Kings very soon!
I'm finishing this book today so excited!!
one of the best books I've ever read ! I am on the 2nd book and almost done !
I absolutely loved this book, I am currently reading Words of Radiance and am very excited to explore the Cosmere after reading all of the Stormlight books.
It's hard to describe how the world building is so good, I have been having a bit of a cosmere catch up on books that I hadn't read yet and each world had is own 'feel', then when I came round to Dawnshard, it just felt so homely to be having the nostalgic feelings I had while reading the first 4 stormlight books. Looking forward to book 5 :)
Although I already read this but you made me read it again.
I just started it and am in the first prologue…and this video dropped ❤❤❤
On my 3rd reread of Stormlight Archive, right now on Oathbringer, I think I have time to finish before December ;) Kaladin is by far my favorite character from the Cosmere, thanks so much for all your books and what you do for the fantasy community.
Sometimes low reader here Halfway through the book Enjoying every page. 😎🤓
One of the best and most important series in my life.
Please do one of these for mistborn!!!! PLEASEEEE, there are so many people I can never convince to read these books and this would help so much.
I absolutely love this series it just hits all the spots for me.
Just finished The Way of Kings about 2 weeks ago and I'm already almost through Words of Radiance! Such a great series!
You're an inspiration, Brandon. Thank you for the worlds you create. Thank you for continuing to inspire me to continue working on my novels.
I love this book, and series with all my heart. Been reading it since around 2011.
Have read the book but i have never before seen the map! That did something for me, made it more real or something. I enjoyd it.
Finished mistborn the final empire the other week and I’m almost done with the well of ascension. Phenomenal books. Going right into the hero of ages next 🙏🏼
Finished Way of Kings a couple months ago. It was my first Sanderson novel. Finished Warbreaker last week and I’ve started the Mistborn Saga. Excited to be in this new universe!
I cried just remembering how Kaladin's story starts. BEST books I've read so far (and I've read a lot).
Sir, you've inspired me. I'm going to read it again.
I'm on it, Brando. I'm on it. You gotta give me more time lmao
The Way of Kings was not only my introduction to Brando Sando but it was also my REINTRODUCTION into my love for fantasy novels. Still to this day I quote it as my most favorite book of all time.
I'm a newer Sanderson reader, started with Mistborn at the end of March. I'm through the first Mistborn trilogy and I'm about halfway through Way of Kings now. I'm really loving it so far and eager to continue through the other Stormlight books.
Bought The Way of Kings yesterday, Portuguese translation..., can´t wait for the whole series to be translated!
My favorite book. I felt so many great things with this book.
Really great series for sure. Just barely edged out by Dresden Files for my favorite fantasy series of all time. Sanderson is a national treasure and it's so cool to see him going beyond writing into the internet landscape and interacting with (and inspiring!) fans like this.
Keep up the great work!
I'm sold, beautiful video btw
These were recommended to me by some friends for quite awhile, and I finally got into it - I think there’s something really rewarding about the length of the books and the amount of time I got to spend with the characters. Sort of like watching a long TV show instead of a movie. I feel like I know Kaladin like I know Adrian Monk or Jim Halpert. Thanks for writing these. I’m in Oathbringer right now :)
(Oh and Emperor’s Soul was excellent too - short writing can be awesome as well for sure 😊)
My favorite book of all time. Why did this video make me tear up a little??
I'm still on Mistborn but I'll get there one day 😅
Currently going thru it right now. I thought all the alien concepts would overwhelm me at first, but it’s surprisingly really easy to get sucked into Roshar and just live with these characters for an hour or two. I’m having a blast
Started reading the Cosmere this year. Read the first Mistborn Trilogy, Elantris, Warbreaker, and White Sand and started The Way of Kings this morning. Really looking forward to it
I loved Harry Potter as a child and always wondered when I would find a series that would give me the same feeling as an adult that I had as a child. To fall in love with a series and the characters and be completely captivated by the story. I think I found it with this book. I read it and even though you're supposed to read other books to start the second book, I just couldn't wait and am now in the middle of the second book. Thank you!
If I win the lottery, I shall be buying all the leather bound books. I love your books and I love The Way of Kings. Just so good.
This was the first book of yours that I read and I've purchased it 3 times now (original softcover purchase, hardcover cuz my ADHD didn't like having hardcover Oathbringer and not hardcover WoK & WoR, and finally the Leatherbound). If i ever get an E-reader, I will almost certainly purchase it a 4th time.
For anyone on the fence I cannot recommend it enough. The stories will change how you see so many things in life.
Ok, ok. I will give this story a try and purchase. Thank you. Cheers!
I remember being about halfway through the book and thinking to myself that I would have a hard time describing to someone what the plot of the book was - yet I was thoroughly enjoying the story. One of my all-time favorites!
My all-time favorite book along with Words of Radiance!
I am about to finish Rhythm of War for the first time. This series is just .... I love it so much. Definitely among my favourite works in fantasy. I am ready for Wind and Truth!
A good friend of mine gifted me an audiobook copy of The Way of Kings, during a long drive I popped it on and was lost to it immediately, I’ve now read through most of The Cosmere, and am now awaiting the release of Wind and Truth, I’ve even tattoo’d the Honorblade symbol from the leather-bound on the inside of my forearm.
I can say without a doubt that this series took its place at the very top of my list of favorites, and helped me through one of the worst years of my life.
Kaladin Stormblessed saved me and I will always be thankful.
Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination, Radiants.
(Also the first book has a page count of 1007, which coincidently, is my birthday and lucky number!)
The Way of Kings was my first cosmere novel, got halfway through words of radiance when I moved house and didn't have room for my books so have yet to finish it. Might need to get the audio or ebook and re read The Way of Kings.
You are a legend man, your work makes me feel a lot of things, keep it up, much love!.
Just finished this book. A fantastic read.
You know when a book is really good when you want to re-read it with the same enthusiasm as if you're reading it for the first time, and it's just as good. This book reignited my passion for books when I was just a casual reader. Now I'm obsessed with Fantasy and all kinds of books in general and not a day goes by without reading.
Currently on my third time through the stormlight series in preparation for Wind & Truth, gets better every time :)
The art is so pretty