The way of kings book one of the stormlight

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. The stormlight archive, and its first installment the way of the kings, are almost impossibly good. Troubled by visions of ancient times and the knights radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity. The way of kings the stormlight archive brandon sanderson. This page contains a chapter by chapter summary of the way of kings. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. It is now my life goal and a new addition to my bucket list to obtain and read the entire series of the stormlight archive, which will probably take at least another 20 years from now to complete. Brightlord dalinar kholin commands one of those other armies. The way of kings the stormlight archive, book 1 ebook. The cover of the international edition was created by sam green. Michael whelan created the cover for the us edition.

Book one of the stormlight archive, this book gives the reader new knowledge and experience. Kaladin is one of the main protagonists in the stormlight archive. Book one of the stormlight archive audiobook written by brandon sanderson. To ask other readers questions about the way of kings, please sign up. The way of kings is the brilliant beginning to what could be the best epic of our generation if the focus, character development and quality of writing in this book are carried through this series. The way of kings is the first novel in the stormlight archive series by brandon sanderson.

The way of kings consists of one prelude, one prologue, 75 chapters, an epilogue and 9 interludes. The novel was published on august 31, 2010 by tor books. 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. These 10 books take place on a planet called roshar, a planet with a unique and rich history. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. The ebook club is giving away the way of kings by brandon sanderson for one day only on. Book one of the stormlight archive brandon sanderson isbn. 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. The third, oathbringer, was published on november 14, 2017.

The first of ten planned volumes, the way of kings, was published on august 31, 2010. In 2011, it won the david gemmell legend award for best novel. The way of kings is the first in a planned 10 book series in the stormlight archive. Coming in at over 45 hours on audiobook or over pages in print, for some twok might seem too lengthy. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. The way of kings is an epic fantasy novel written by american author brandon sanderson and the first book in the stormlight archive series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The second, words of radiance, was published on march 4, 2014. The way of kings is an epic fantasy novel by brandon sanderson. The flashbacks in the way of kings belong to kaladin, son of hesina and lirin. Aug 31, 2010 the way of kings is an epic fantasy novel by brandon sanderson. While humans are present, the world is very different than our own. There are headings and intros to most of the chapters here.

Sanderson is now at work on the fourth and fifth books in. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. The unabridged audiobook is read by narrator team michael kramer and kate reading. Book one of the stormlight archive, by sanderson, brandon, isbn 9780765365279, available at the american book center. 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 stormlight archive is an ongoing epic fantasy novel series written by american author 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. Before oathbringer, refresh your memory on the stormlight.

The way of kings is the beginning of a masterpiece series in epic fantasy. Book one of the stormlight archive ebook written by brandon sanderson. On may 4 were offering a free ebook of the way of kings by. He is known by many as kaladin stormblessed, a nickname he first gained in amarams army due to his reputation for being extremely lucky. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called the way of kings. Aug 15, 2017 each book in the stormlight archive features a set of flashbacks that illuminate the backstory of a major character. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and. It is the first volume in a planned ten volume series called the stormlight archive. 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. The way of kings is a hefty read at over pages, but i promise, once you begin you will not be able to put it down. His writing of dark one is being adapted for television.