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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive, begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.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 nearinvincible 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 overpowering 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.The result of over 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.Speak again the ancient oaths:Life before death.Strength before weakness.Journey before Destination.and return to men the Shards they once bore.The Knights Radiant must stand again.Other Tor books by Brandon SandersonThe CosmereThe Stormlight Archive? The Way of Kings? Words of Radiance? Edgedancer (novella)? Oathbringer? Dawnshard (novella)? Rhythm of WarThe Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy? Mistborn? The Well of Ascension? The Hero of AgesWax and Wayne? The Alloy of Law? Shadows of Self? The Bands of Mourning? The Lost MetalOther Cosmere novels? Elantris? Warbreaker? Tress of the Emerald Sea? Yumi and the Nightmare Painter? The Sunlit ManCollection? Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere CollectionThe Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series? Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians? The Scrivener's Bones? The Knights of Crystallia? The Shattered Lens? The Dark Talent? Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)Other novels? The Rithmatist? Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds? The Frugal Wizards Handbook for Surviving Medieval EnglandOther books by Brandon SandersonThe Reckoners? Steelheart? Firefight? CalamitySkyward? Skyward? Starsight? Cytonic? Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)? Defiant
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- Q: What is 'The Way of Kings' about? A: 'The Way of Kings' is the first book in the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson. It follows the journey of various characters in the world of Roshar, where storms shape both the ecology and civilization. The story explores themes of leadership, sacrifice, and the legacy of the Knights Radiant.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Way of Kings'? A: The author of 'The Way of Kings' is Brandon Sanderson, a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for his epic fantasy novels and intricate world-building.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Way of Kings' have? A: 'The Way of Kings' has a total of 1280 pages, providing a comprehensive introduction to the elaborate world and characters Sanderson has created.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Way of Kings'? A: 'The Way of Kings' falls under the fantasy genre, featuring elements of magic, epic battles, and a richly developed universe.
- Q: Is 'The Way of Kings' suitable for young readers? A: 'The Way of Kings' is generally suitable for older teens and adults due to its complex themes and mature content, making it best for readers who enjoy epic fantasy.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Way of Kings'? A: 'The Way of Kings' was published on May 24, 2011, marking the beginning of the Stormlight Archive series.
- Q: What edition of 'The Way of Kings' is available? A: 'The Way of Kings' is available in the First Edition, which includes the original text as published in 2011.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'The Way of Kings'? A: Major themes in 'The Way of Kings' include the struggle for power, the morality of leadership, the burden of responsibility, and the quest for knowledge.
- Q: Can you tell me more about the Knights Radiant in 'The Way of Kings'? A: The Knights Radiant are a group of legendary warriors in 'The Way of Kings' known for their mystical Shardblades and Shardplate. They once protected the realm but have long since fallen from grace, with their return being a central plot element.
- Q: Are there other books in the Stormlight Archive series? A: Yes, 'The Way of Kings' is the first book in the Stormlight Archive series, followed by titles such as 'Words of Radiance', 'Oathbringer', and 'Rhythm of War', among others.