Words of Radiance discussion

I loved the way of kings, and heard that words of radiance was the best, a masterpiece... but I really did not experience it like that. Felt really bored reading this. Book could have been 600 pages or so, pacing sucked. Do you guys feel the same?

I have become more disillusioned as I read the books. For me the fifth book was a real let down.

The first book was great but as the series went on the books just didn't hold up that well. Words of radiance was just alright compared to Way of kings.

there is a straight up Super Saiyan battle in the sky at the end, this book rules

how do you read this and dont enjoy it?..really, whats not to like

No. Unless you hate cool stuff.

Yes. Don't listen to the positive comments.

Words of Radiance was fantastic — there’s no one quite like Brandon Sanderson when it comes to world-building."

Nah. Brandon Sanderson's only bad book is Wind and Truth.

I think it comes down to what appeals to you in reading. Words of Radiance leans more into worldbuilding than Way of Kings did and does have a slower pace, I think. Other than the last hundred pages or so, I felt the story wasn't as 'in-your-face' as Way of Kings. I can understand the disconnect between it and Words of Radiance.

That being said, it was amazing to me, even on the 5th re-read. :-)