The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson is an epic fantasy novel that takes readers to Roshar, a world shaped by terrible magical highstorms and ancient secrets. On the war-torn Shattered Plains, the lives of three people who seem to be separate come together: Kaladin, a former surgeon turned slave who has to lead deadly bridge assaults; Shallan, a young scholar who wants to steal a magical artifact from the famous heretic Jasnah Kholin; and Dalinar, a powerful highprince who is haunted by visions of the legendary Knights Radiant.
This book, which is a #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the David Gemmell Legend Award, looks at honor, redemption, duty, and what it means to be a leader in a world where magical Shardblades and Shardplate turn normal warriors into legends. Readers will see Brandon Sanderson's trademark complicated magic system based on Stormlight, see complicated political intrigue, and learn why the Knights Radiant must rise again. The book has 1,168 pages of pure fantasy brilliance, with breathtaking action scenes and deep character development that make you think about what it means to be human.
The Way of Kings is the first book in The Stormlight Archive, a planned ten-book series that has sold over 10 million copies around the world. It's great for fans of epic fantasy, complex worldbuilding, and Game of Thrones. This is the best modern epic fantasy experience for Sri Lankan fantasy readers who want big stories, unforgettable characters, new magic systems, and stories that look at the burden of leadership and sacrifice.
Famous Quotes from The Way of Kings
"Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination." - The First Ideal of the Knights Radiant
"The job of a storyteller is not to tell you what to think, but to give you things to think about." - Brandon Sanderson
"Someone has to get things going. Someone needs to step up and do the right thing because it is the right thing to do." - Kaladin Stormblessed
About Brandon Sanderson - Bestselling Fantasy Author
Brandon Sanderson is a New York Times bestselling author. His books have sold more than 50 million copies around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, but now he lives in Utah and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. Brandon is best known for his Mistborn saga, The Stormlight Archive, and for finishing Robert Jordan's famous The Wheel of Time series after Jordan died. This task made him known as one of the best fantasy writers.
Brandon's novella The Emperor's Soul won a Hugo Award, and he is well-known for creating the Cosmere, a universe that connects several series, including Elantris, Warbreaker, and The Stormlight Archive. His writing stands out because of its unique hard magic systems, detailed worldbuilding, and complicated character arcs. The Way of Kings is his best work, a bold masterpiece that has become required reading for serious fantasy fans. It took him more than ten years to plan and write. Along with works by George R.R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss, it helped define modern epic fantasy.
The Way of Kings - Book Details
Title: The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, Book 1)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
ISBN-13: 9781399622066
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: March 2024
Pages: 1168
Binding: Softcover
Genre: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Adult Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery
