Andrewsarchus

Really enjoyed the character arcs, but the politicing around the middle seemed a bit obvious/farfetched at times. Still a very good book though.

The juxtaposition between Alyx's thought process and that of the vapid group she has to lead is the best aspect of the book. I really loved the section in the middle between Alyx and Iris with getting Iris to confront her mother's death, I was moved by it. It felt like since the future people's way is to avoid conflict, when Iris did have to meet it head on she hit every stage of grief intensely and extremely fast.

Just a very solid book all the way through. Strong plotting, character arcs and worldbuilding.

The themes this was trying to explore are interesting, but I disliked pretty much everything about how it was executed.

The underscoring impression the book gives you of a world already having most everything taken from it, and yet still people want more is simply incredible.

A bit of a slow start but by the end a very satisfying conclusion of most of the main characters arcs. Some character turn arounds did feel a bit quick but still felt mostly earned by the end. I especially enjoyed Adolin's chapters in this one.

A simple setup story, but involving characters I enjoy much more than Lift in Edgedancer.

A mixed bag of really wonderful, affecting stories and meandering, run on sentances.

Wow! Can't beleive this was written in 1909.

Several very interesting thoughts posited here. The chapters from the Utod perspective were particulary captivating. However, I found the rest to meander a bit too much for my liking.

Some absolutely gripping and thought provoking stories in this. Just the chronicling of time on display here is fascinating. I like how while this novel is very cynical of humanity and its society, there is a undefineable endearment to humanity present throughout, especially through Jenkins. Its almost as if humans became pets for Jenkins the way dogs were our pets.

This book suffers from a lack of momentum for a lot of its length, but the character arcs for Dalinar and Shallan as well as the strong ending make it worthwile.

A very slow first half, followed by a gripping and emotional second half. I imagine the first half will be much improved upon a reread.

I had heard before reading this that it was the best of the series so far. I disagree. Its still good, but I wasn't quite as engaged as I was with The Way of Kings. I still really enjoyed the characters, but I feel as if the plot and pacing were drawn out artificially at some points. Also the "witty" diologue that Sanderson writes for certain argument scenes was a bit cringe. When they move past that and get down to brass tax about themselves as people though, it becomes really great character work.

These opinions are liable to change upon reflection or reread. This is coming fresh off of just finishing it.

Overall I really enjoyed the book. I liked that each character had clear progression and multiple setbacks, and I simply liked all the characters. The world is unique, interesting, and feels lived in. I do feel like some of the fat could have been trimmed, but nobody reads epic fantasy for brevity.