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The Way of Kings

The Stormlight Archive, Book 1

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The Way of Kings

Von: Brandon Sanderson
Gesprochen von: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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 The groundbreaking first book of an epic series that has changed the face of fantasy. The Way of Kings begins The Stormlight Archive.

Speak again the ancient oaths:

Life before death.
Strength before weakness.
Journey before Destination.
Return to men the Shards they once bore.

The Knights Radiant must stand again.

Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.

It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them.

One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. 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.

Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings. Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity.

Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war.

Readers love The Way of Kings:

'A masterpiece series in epic fantasy' Novel Notions
'It's multi-POV, action-packed, heartfelt, exciting, thrilling' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The story is mind-blowing' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'[It's] elevated the art of storytelling to a different league' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'Introduces a series that will change the history of Fantasy' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'I really wish I could give The Way of Kings a sixth star' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Other books by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere

The Stormlight Archive
The Way of Kings
Words of Radiance
Edgedancer (Novella)
Oathbringer
Rhythm of War
Wind and Truth

The Mistborn Saga
Mistborn
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages
The Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
The Bands of Mourning
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Kritikerstimmen

The Way of Kings is epic in every sense
I loved this book. What else is there to say? (Patrick Rothfuss)
Sanderson has created a fascinating world here, one that deserves a sequel
An epic worthy of the name - and a real treat for fantasy fans
The Way of Kings is the very definition of epic
There is truly something enchanting, majestic, and magical about this series
Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels
Brandon Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I've ever encountered
This is a story of the indefatigable human spirit. It is an empathetic tale of courage, compassion, loyalty and honour
Sanderson creates the most intricate and fleshed out magic system I've read since The Wheel of Time
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Corrupted audiofiles (Stuttering, Static, Skipping) on Audible is a first for me. Also very disappointing that a married couple seemingly can't decided on how to pronounce names like "Sadeas". The world is rather complex, different pronunciations for character names and places don't make it easier to follow along. I love Michael Kramer, but I just can't bring myself to like Kate Reading.
If you're unsure wether you should pick up the audiobook or the printed version, get the print.
If it's between the audiobook or don't pick it up at all, get the audiobook. Even with the flawed narration it'll suck you in once you got past the slow start.

Audiobook can't hold up to the book

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Der Anfang von Way of Kings vermag nicht vollends in seinen Bann zu ziehen, da man sich erst mal an Michael Kramers Intonation gewöhnen muss, die Anfangs für mich recht nervig war. Nach 4 oder 5 Stunden jedoch beginnt man Interesse an der Geschichte zu entwickeln und insbesondere der letzte Teil ist so furios dass es für jeglichen Negativpunkt mehr als eine Wiedergutmachung ist. Ich würde sogar sagen, nur für das furiose Finale (das natürlich wenig aufklärt, aber doch einen gekonnten Schnitt macht der Interesse für neues lässt ohne ein wirklich unbefriedigender Cliffhanger zu sein) lohnt sich das hören absolut!

Langsamer Beginn, furioses Ende!

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Ein wirklich gutes Hörbuch, das die Sprecher toll vortragen! Ein paar wenige Kapitel sind manchmal etwas langatmig, aber nicht so dass es wirklich störend wäre. Der Geschichte würde ich 4.75 Sterne geben...

Super!

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Brandon Sanderson manages once again to create an intriguing and unique fantastic world. But even after the second listen I can't quite get used to the second, female narrator. Maybe it's a little unfair, because her assigned character's story part is also my least favourite. I can still highly recommend it to any fantasy fans!

Great Send-off into a new epic Saga

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Great, interesting story engaging till the end you could feel what the caraters fell

Great story do recommend

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