Logan’s Reviews > Oathbringer > Status Update

Oops I got a little off track from a bunch of anime, but I should still be able to finish by the end of the year at a casual pace.

I'm predicting/hoping that they're going to find a way to use stormlight better, since their technology, food, and powers rely on it. Their fantasy weather doesn't seem to be reliably recharging it enough.

Oh and I just remembered about Lift. I feel like she could show up sometime soon.

I get so nervous whenever Shallan goes out. Are her disguises not at risk of disappearing at a moment's notice if she loses focus?

Also, not sure how much I care about the identity crisis arc. I mean, obviously I care and am worried about her, but it is a little angsty, and I'm also worried it's going to lead to some unsatisfying developments in her relationship with other characters.

Despite this book's clear attempts to make Dalinar seem based, I remained unconvinced. I mean, obviously the things he's written to say about society are right, but it just sounds so unbelievable/frustrating coming from someone who has been so complicit/active in insane cruelty. And he *continues* to be weird about his position, and treatment of his ex-slaves who still must serve him. I'm supposed to love this guy??

I love that Kaladin and Dalinar's chapters have been written so seriously and formal, and then suddenly Shallan gets this like, YA-esc chapter.

Leaning into the YA-ness though- awww that was so cute. But I'm so sad that Shallan is surely going to end up not with this guy, but the other one. Who I like as a character but not as a romantic interest for Shallan, who I find the most compelling and care most about.

I cannot believe that we got rid of (SPOILER) last book, just to have to put up with him again in Dalinar's flashbacks. And speaking of, I realize that Dalinar isn't just getting a one-time flashback chapter, but this is going to be a series of flashbacks spread throughout the book. And... I think I'm going to start skimming these chapters. No need to aggravate myself more than necessary. This stupid guy.

Adolin I love you but you've got to act calmer, this is not how you avoid suspicion. But also like, lol the dramatic irony here is incredibly obvious.

I am so certain we are supposed to think Dalinar is a Deep and Complex character, but I really do not like this man. He's just an evil military guy that now gets to be like "aw but I'm weally sowwy...", and then will be glorified for his epic contributions as the DIVING FORCE for creating world peace. Also, one of the few strong female characters is made to be all over him, while he's just a stupid Tough Guy. Grrr

Another 1% for the books.

I was going to say it's cool that we get one short chapter from each character's perspective before we stick with any one for multiple, longer chapters. But then Adolin's chapter quickly was overtaken by Dalinar, and Ch 3 will be a Dalinar flashback. Dalinar I'm sorry but nobody *cares*, I want to see the other characters. If I have to hear "uNiTe THeM" one more time I'm going to go crazy.

And so the 1200 page experience begins...

I think I'm still a bit lost as to whatever mythology stuff is going on, and like how exactly it works out for all the spiritualism to be real. But I don't know if I can be bothered to wrap my head around it while avoiding spoilers, so I think I'll just keep reading and enjoy all the real-world plot stuff :)