Oliver Howard
Sanderson not only effectively followed up an outstanding start to a series, but I think he may have created a perfect sequal that exceeds its predecessor. Everything from the first book is elevated and expanded upon. Questions I had going into this book have been answered and replaced by countless more, leaving me craving the next installment. Roshar itself feels bigger as a result of Sanderson's expert worldbuilding, with its cultures and locations getting fleshed out extensively.
Not much more can be said without spoilers, but the characters are what I feel make this book outstanding. Every single main perspective was engaging and exciting. At the end of each chapter, I would feel disappointed that my time with that character had ended temporarily, only to be reinvigorated by whatever the next character was up to.
Finally, what I think is the book's greatest feat: its third act. Never before have I read something so captivating and downright epic. I won't say any more to save from spoilers, but it truly was the most fun I have ever had reading the ending of a book.
Sanderson not only effectively followed up an outstanding start to a series, but I think he may have created a perfect sequal that exceeds its predecessor. Everything from the first book is elevated and expanded upon. Questions I had going into this book have been answered and replaced by countless more, leaving me craving the next installment. Roshar itself feels bigger as a result of Sanderson's expert worldbuilding, with its cultures and locations getting fleshed out extensively.
Not much more can be said without spoilers, but the characters are what I feel make this book outstanding. Every single main perspective was engaging and exciting. At the end of each chapter, I would feel disappointed that my time with that character had ended temporarily, only to be reinvigorated by whatever the next character was up to.
Finally, what I think is the book's greatest feat: its third act. Never before have I read something so captivating and downright epic. I won't say any more to save from spoilers, but it truly was the most fun I have ever had reading the ending of a book.