Evan Hoffer’s Reviews > The Way of Kings > Status Update

I genuinely don’t understand how Sanderson can close out a book so well. About 250 pages ago I was on edge about even reading the next book but now I don’t want this story to end. This is amazing.

At this point I’ve invested to much into this to not read the future books.

I don’t think I’ll ever read a book so oddly structured and weirdly paced. 800 pages in and the story goes from fast points to screeching halts. All while juggling essentially 3-4 main characters. It’s very odd but the world and story are both still engaging. Just hard to get into a point where I am flying through this book. I’m starting to think this entire book is just a setup for the rest of the series.

Made some great progress today. Loving where this is going.

Shaman storyline is finally picking up. Also we gotta check back in with Dalinar.

Over halfway through and I have some thoughts. All around it’s not grabbing me like I thought it would. Pacing is slow and some of the chapters are nearly identical. I’m just not drawn to this like mistborn but the book is still doing just enough to keep me interested. The world building is great which is honestly carrying. I know the Sanderlanche will completely make up for the slow pacing at the beginning.

Over halfway mark.