Words of Radiance

Name: Words of Radiance
Rating: 4.673913043478261 (92 reviews)
Author: Brandon Sanderson
ISBN: 9780575097391

by Brandon Sanderson

4.7

(92 ratings)

52 pages2012Orion Publishing Group, LimitedISBN 9780575097391

Fiction Fantasy

About this book

WARNING: This is not the actual book Words of Radiance: The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Do not buy this Review if you are looking for a full copy of this great book.The first book in The Stormlight Archive series, The Way of Kings introduced readers to Roshar, a magical world where giant storms wreak havoc all too often. This review is your go-to source for understanding the next in this series: Words of Radiance. You can expect much more than you find in a typical review, as we break down the positive and negative aspects of the novel into highly detailed and analytical sections that explain the "why" and not just the "what." Parshendi and men are at war, forced to share Roshar no matter the cost for each side. At the heart of the war are Highprince Dalinar, a military slave named Kaladin, Jasnah (Dalinar's scholarly niece), and Shallan, a troubled protégé of Jasnah.There are many stories intertwining in Words of Radiance, furthering the importance of this expert review. Brandon Sanderson offers exactly what you'd expect from one of his books: a plot packed with unexpected surprises. The war enters a defining phase, as Dalinar takes his armies to the Shattered Plains in an attempt to end the battle for good. Shallan tags along, hoping to discover Urithiru, the city purported to hold the secret to the survival of mankind. The Parshendi make a dangerous choice in their quest to get stronger in advance of the challenge. This review of Words of Radiance not only helps you keep the characters, setting, and themes straight, it also offers an alternative outcome that might have helped the novel achieve even greater heights.

Publication Details

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published: 2012
Pages: 52
ISBN: 9780575097391
Language: en

About Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American author known for his intricate and imaginative works in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sanderson developed a passion for writing at a young age. He attended Brigham Young University, where he studied English and later earned a master's degree in creative writing. Sanderson is best known for creating the Cosmere, a vast fictional universe that encompasses many of his fantasy novels, where they share subtle connections and a common mythology, including the *Mistborn* series and *The Stormlight Archive*. The *Mistborn* trilogy, starting with the novel [*Mistborn: The Final Empire*][3], is a thrilling fantasy heist story set in a dystopian world ruled by a tyrannical lord. *The Stormlight Archive*, starting with the novel [*The Way of Kings*][8], is an epic fantasy series that combines political intrigue, war, and extensive world-building. In addition to his work within the Cosmere, Sanderson completed [Robert Jordan's][4] epic fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" after Jordan's passing. He has also authored several young adult series, such as *The Reckoners* and the *Skyward* series. Sanderson's analytical approach to world-building includes his "Sanderson's Laws of Magic," which distinguish between "hard" and "soft" magic systems in fantasy literature. His ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades, including the Hugo Award in 2013 for his novella [*The Emperor's Soul*][5], the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for his novels [*Elantris*][6] in 2005, and [The Hero of Ages][7] in 2008, as well as David Gemmell Legend Awards in 2011 for [*The Way of Kings*][8] and in 2015 for [*Words of Radiance*][9]. In 2022, Sanderson's Kickstarter campaign for four secret novels became the most successful in history, raising over $41 million. As of 2022, he is a co-creator and former host of the *W