Words of Radiance - A Spoiler-Free & Spoiler Review | 2 To Ramble #45
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- Book TWO of The Stormlight Archive! We covered The Way of Kings in Episode #28 - it's time for round 2!
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - The Way of Kings (Book 1)
1:36 - Brandon Sanderson
4:34 - Public Reception
6:22 - Awards
8:58 - Spoiler-free Summary
13:20 - Spoiler-free Rating
14:03 - SPOILERS BEGIN
14:19 - Emotional Impact
22:39 - Characters
34:27 - Plot
44:39 - Dialogue/Prose
49:35 - Worldbuilding/Magic System
1:05:50 - Final Thoughts
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POV: you are the only person who isn’t a family member waiting for this review
Richard is (not) bad (usually)
Thank goodness you added the usually, you almost got his hopes up 😂
I called my firstborn Nynaeve, I love The Wheel of Time, but the "Honour is dead, but I will see what I can do", moment is next level.
I think by Stormlight 7 we could manage to turn Richard's score for Worldbuilding in Way of Kings into an 8/10. Let's keep it up!
(Richard): you can hope. 🤣
When it comes to worldbuilding there is just a fundamental difference between Sanderson and Tolkien. Sanderson describes his worldbuilding as an iceberg which is to say you only see the top of it and what’s underneath is alluded to but it won’t be just straight up told to you. While Tolkien is a mountain he shows you everything and takes the time to stop the story to look at some cool trees. I will say I think the iceberg approach is what makes Sanderson’s magic systems so good is because he give you a strong look and then you yourself can start to unpack how it would work and be adapted to different situations and how it will grow with the world. I will say when it comes to personal preference I prefer Sanderson because he is able to keep the story going and as much as I love Tolkien’s world and pros in a lot of ways I find it to be too wordy to be able to relax and read.
Real interesting points here - very fair!
My first read of Stormlight was a binge of books 1-4. Therefore, all of the moments in the series thus far kind of blend together in my head. Always blown away when I do a re-read at how many of my favorite moments are actually in words of radiance
The difference between Tolkiens and Sandersons Worldbuilding is, that Sanderson makes me feel invested in learning more about this world and how it works. Tolkien's has more history but I could'nt feel less interseted in learning more about it. All I need as information is basically in the opening of the movie.
Interesting! Richard would definitely disagree, but I (austin) do love both authors’ worldbuidling for very different reason. Totally get you, though
I know I'm way late to this video, but it sort of seems like Richard wants to understand the complete history of civilization just 2 books into a series?
YOU TELL HIM CONNER 😂
Yeah this was my issue watching the book 1 review. Journey before destination Richard. He gives us a LOT in the first book and it seems you just want it all
Just found this channel a few days ago. These guys are just awesome. I am absolutely hooked on their content. So good.
Wow! Thanks so much for this, so glad you’re enjoying!
The change that was made in this book ending was not Szeth being revived by Nale, It was that in the final battle Kaladin Killed Szeth with his own hands.
In the corrected version he takes away the honor blade from Szeth and let him fall to its death.
loved the video guys! i'm about to start oathbringer and i'm so excited
Oathbringer is our favorite. Hope you love it because book 2 seems untoppable but we think it does it! Cheers
Just dropping by to say my brother and I listen to your guys’ every podcast all the way from Spain and absolutely love it. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you to you and your brother - we’re honored!
Tolkiens world building is untouchable and a 10/10 but for me its like...sometimes I don't need or want THAT much world building. I personally feel like we give a lot of praise to Tolkien for just going out of his way a lot of times to do stuff that, sure, was kinda cool, but was extremely unnecessary. Edit: Also "Richard is bad"
Loving this content guys! Thanks!
Much thanks!
I really liked your review for TWOK, so this is great! Thanks for making great content!
Of course - thanks for watching us!
Common 2 to Ramble W 🎯
The Cosmere is how I found out about you guys and a BrandoSando review, just as his books, will never disappoint
Thank you big time!! Sando is the man 👊
Yes, I watched the whole video. And also yes, I do really appreciate the length. I know some people won't share that take, but I actually really like how you talked about both what you each liked and how your views compared and contrasted. That added an additional layer than a normal review would have, and it gives me new ways to think about this book that I really love. Thanks for making this!
(Richard is bad, no hate)
Thanks so much for watching and the feedback!
u guys got me in too reading fantasy books, thank u bois love this keep it up!
Just discovered you and i already love what you're doing. Thank you and keep up please dont stop 😂❤
Thank you!!
Can’t wait for y’all’s take on Oathbringer
Words of Radiance defo my fav cosmere book, close second has to be final empire. Love the pod btw guys keep it up!! :)
Thank you!!
I found your podcast, because of your deep dive on Brandon Sanderson. Love your podcast and your book recommendations. I just finished The First Law trilogy you recommended. One of my favorite books now you guys are great!!!
Too kind - thank you for the continued support! So glad you loved First Law
I love your long videos, and with all respect Richard is bad haha
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This is great timing - I just finished Way of Kings on your recommendation (loved it) and just started reading Words of Radiance.
Now I can go back and watch the spoiler review of WoK 😍
Awesome - and please tell us what you think when you finish Words of Radiance!
I'm making my way through your video backlog now that I work from home :) I cannot believe this channel isn't much bigger. You guys are great!
Cheers, thanks so much!
@@2ToRamble of course! I tend to side with Austin’s takes a little bit more-I’m not as well read as Richard either ;) that being said, I love all of the reasoning that Richard brings to the table.
Makes me think I should pick up Red Rising next and see how I feel though!
ooo If you read it please let us know what you think!!@@the_ricku
Lets goooo been waiting on this one!!
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Just finish to read Words of radiance, i was so exited to listen this, thanks for making me reading more books just to listen your podcast, love from chile 💜
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"honor is dead". When you said it I felt the same goosebumps I had when I first heard it listening to the audiobook. God that scene was so good.
Ps: found your channel last week. Loving it so far. It made me start the wheel of time series and glad I'm reading it now.
Glad you found us! We are starting our WOT spoiler-free and full review series very soon as well. Great timing
Hey guys, great pod. I am a late starter to Stormlight and finished Words of Radiance last night at 4am. Couldn't stop after "that scene." Keep doing what your doing, nice job.
Thank you!
Excited to hear your thoughts on Oathbringer!
Glad to hear it. It won't be as long a wait as last time😂
You guys are the best!
Ahhh thank you!
love your videos!
Thanks you. So glad you like them.
For me Way of Kings was a 4.2 out 5, i did really enjoy it alot but i jyst felt we spent way too much time plodding along wspecially with Kaladin. And i wasnt too interested in his past, so it brought the score of the book down. Funniky enough i enjoyed the Shallan chapters a bit more but obv there wasnt alot going on with her. The main thing that brought it down though was predictability - like i felt i already knew where specific storylines were going to head towards, i kinda guessed story arc and twists (esp Kaladin). The Sadeas betrayal was so obv, idk how anyone could have been shocked at that (like even a bare minimum fabatsy exposure should have made that obv to you). Now that i think about it, tf that Shallan's story was less predictable in WoK is probably why i enjoyed her so much.
This book is less predictable, primary bcs Shallan takes front and centre, which made it really exciting and dark and gripping. She is such a wildcard. Shallan killing Tye (?) with her Shardblade, Shen v Ad/Ka/Da at the palace, the 4vAdolin fight scene (honour is dead IS A GOAT MOMENT), Kaladin learning to lash, the bridge collapse and Shallan and Kaladin both assuming they saved the other one, their whole time in the pits, Adolin killing Sadeas were my favourite moments.
Again i will say Kaladin tragectory was pretty obvious, but his relationship with Adolin was top tier. REALLY HOPE SHALLAN AND KALADIN DO NOT BECOME AN ITEM. Also my favourite interlude was the young pre-knight radiant with her vine spren running from that executionar dude (a herald?), helping to revive that teenager and him randomly becoming the new king. That was such fun. Shallan spren (forgot his name) is super endearing. Thus defo imo a 4.7/5 5
I listened to the Graphic Audio versions before reading the books themselves so was lucky enough to 'learn' how to pronounce their names (like Jasna = Yahzna). Also, was looking for a mention about how Sanderson connects with his other Cosmere books like The King's Wit (Hoid a recurring character), Zahel (Vasher from Warbreaker), Sword-Nimi (Nightblood from Warbreaker) etc... I think those things might help to improve te 'World Building' score. I'm pretty sure a lot of the history is being hidden on purpose by Sanderson, and I think a lot of the payoff is going to come as we progress through the series (a 10 books series). Sanderson builds up the tension throughout the book then you get a 'Sanderlanche' the end. You can really tell this was based on his D&D campaign. There are so many different story lines going on in the world with a lot of the side stories that will eventually converge with the main story arc by the time we're nearing the end.
Last night I stopped listening to the audiobook with an hour left. I knew I'd finish it today and I planned on asking for this review on the way of kings video. Pretty crazy that this one came out the day I finished it.
I agree with everything you said about this one and I thought it was streets ahead of the first one. The stakes for everyone were much higher and it felt like big things happened, where the first one mostly just set things up.
I thought about Richard's reaction to Shallan in the first review as I listened to this one. I specifically thought several times that there is no friggin way he's going to feel the same way in this book and of course he didn't.
I also thought about what you'd both say about Dalinar not being as present in this book. I agree about him being the very best character in the first and about half way through the book I realized no chapters were about him and I really wasn't missing it.
This might mess you guys up and sorry for doing it, but the audiobook pronounces Adolin as A-dolin with a hard A sound and not an Ah sound. I'm sure it doesn't bother anyone, and only called it out because of your correction with Shallan.
I start Oathbringer tonight and with it being Richard's favorite, it has a lot to live up to. Thanks for the reviews! I really enjoy watching them.
Also, Austin never ever stop trying to get Richard to give better ratings. It'll happen one day.
Wow that is perfect timing.
I promise to continue trying to raise Richard’s rating 😂. And not to raise your expectations even higher, but Oathbringer is also my favorite - I hope it pays off for you the way it did for us!
And thanks for the correction on Adolin - I’m surprised Rich and I get eachothers names right at this point.
Cheers on starting Oathbringer and thank you for the support as well as sharing your thoughts!
@@2ToRamble I've been listening to Oathbringer and it is living up to the hype. Still like 35 out of the 55 hours left though...
I'm mainly writing back to fess up and say I hadn't finished the review at the time I wrote my comment before. I have finished it now and "Richard is bad" of whatever it was. I do honestly like the longer content. I like your guys stuff, so in my mind the more the better, but so far I've rarely been able to watch a full video without spoiling myself. Maybe split the videos or something for people that want shorter content? I don't know. Either way, thanks again Austin and talk to you guys on the Oathbringer review.
@@shanewilliams8251 Thank you for that feedback! This is a good idea and we might focus on some content that is completely spoiler-free as well.
WoR is my favourite Stormlight (haven't read RoW yet) but I didn't find her backstory as interesting as Kaladins or Dalinar but I did enjoy Shallan's present day story but in book 1 I loved Shallan trying to steal the SoulCaster and learning about Voidbringers
When it comes to world building, I think there’s a distinction to be made between lore and environment. Richard’s gripe has to do with the sparsity of lore, Austin’s rebuttal is that the environment is pristine.
They also touch on ontology, magic, and cosmology, but I think the main point of disagreement has to do with lore versus environment.
(Richard is bad lol 1:06:29)
the day of recreance was my absolute favorite scene of the first book, like mua, masterpiece.
Great video once again, you guys have great chemistry. I actually agree with the guy on the left on all the points that he makes about world building lol. The Stormlight Archive has an incrediblely expansive world but is lacking in depth especially when compared to authors like Tolkien, GRRM, Steven Erikson etc. Also longer videos are the best keep em coming
Thank you for the support! And fair - Rich does make good points. Just don’t tell him I said that 😶🌫️
Glad you guys loved the series so much.
I'd put both of the first SA books in the 6.4-6.5 range based on your criteria.
I think Shallan kicked ass in the book. She's probably my favorite character, up there with Dalinar.
Keep up the good work lads.
Thank you for the support! Shallan usually gets the most hate, but I (Austin writing this comment) totally agree she kicked ass here. Curious - How would you rank the Stormlight books if you’ve happened to read them all?
@@2ToRamble I'd say WoR beats out WoK. Haven't gotten to the rest of the series yet though. Hopefully later this month I can start up Oathbringer.
@@variancereviews5265 Agreed! And definitely do - Oathbinger is our personal favorite in the series
@@2ToRamble I don't hear that too often. Excited to see why when you post the next installation in the future. 👌
@@variancereviews5265 I'm pretty sure there reason why can be summed up in one word. Dalinar.
Words of Radiance is a 10/10 masterpiece! And the great thing about the world building and lore building, is that it provides just enough for the individual books story and reveals that add to the big event that’s actually happening within that book. I think by book 5, we will finally have the full story. But I just finished book 2 and was blown away and I had to finally watch this review! And it was great! Thank you guys! 😊😂
Thanks for watching!!
@@2ToRamble - You’re welcome!
As someone who’s favorite series is the Wheel of Time but one of my favorite books is WoR, I agree that world building is closer to an 8. The amount of stories/songs/perspectives you get from the past in WoT and LoTR really sets the standard so high in regards to world building. MODERN Roshar feels deep, but bc of the desolations and the dissolution of religious hierarchy, we have no idea why the cultures that exist are the way that they are, other than that their traits are a given (besides Kholinar and some of the leftover rituals like giving up the King’s Blades for duels). I do LOVE the world building, but it just feels SO present, and I’m hitting the Sanderlanche in book 3
Before I correct your pronunciation, let me make clear that Sanderson does not insist on any pronunciation. Say it how you want. Sanderson pronounces Jasnah as Yoss-nuh, and Adolin as A-duh-Lin. Do with that whatever you like
I only ever read the first edition, so I never knew about the Szeth edit. Interesting.
Oathbringer review better be 2 hours! There’s so much that happens in book 3
This is my all time favorite book nothing else to say
Btw just found ur content stuff is great and I like the long videos
You may also like empire of silence by christopher ruocchio then!
I love how Austin was just ready to respond to Richard’s arguments about the world-building 😂
I am kinda new to fantasy, so for me the world building was quite good, yes I have a lot of questions about the cultures in general, but is not like is completely EMPTY (like some horneater-like said) for me, everything else (the characters, the pace, the plot, the magic) compensates it in such a good way. And THE SANDERLANCH WAS JUST SO GOOD.
Btw loved your review and interactions, you guys make everything so hilarious and entertaining I could watch a three hour review without getting bored.
…..”Richard is bad”
Thanks so much!
I am currently reading WOT 13 for the first time and you need to read the series!
Also just an FYI with Jasnah Kholin
'YAHS-nah
Though Brandon doesn't really care about pronunciations, he apparently indicated at an unspecified signing that Jasnah is pronounced with the Greek or Hebrew "J": a "Y" sound. So, "YAHS-nah".'
Perfect - Thank you for the correction! And Richard has read the WOT, so we will be doing episodes im the future where I (Austin) read them for the first time and Richard re-reads them - we actually plan on doing a review for each book. Will be a long project but totally worth it
@@2ToRamble I think it will be interesting when you read them to see what you think because I think WOT and Stormlight (and LOR are very similar and closely ranked for me. You will fly through WOT if you are a Sando fan I am loving it.
They also seemed to think it was spelled “Jesnah”, but there’s no e in her name…
Just finished WoR last night so I had to give this a watch
Just found your podcast. I feel like you two have a different definition on worldsetting😹 I would agree with the 7/8 marks. For me, worldsetting is about the culture and politics of different nations/races in the current time, the history that led up to the current culture/politics. All the pros the kind gentleman on the right (sorry didn't catch your name!) are mainly on magic system. (Tho tbf, in Sanderson's book magic system is greatly intertwined with the world history) While the gentleman on the right had a more traditional definition on worldsetting based on his past reading on LotR and WoT, where a random bush would probably have its own poem abt its history lol
I also very much disagree with your take on the world building. I think you do it a disservice when you say “there are like two events that happened in the past and they are separated by thousands of years” because that’s just not true. I highly recommend you go back and read Dalinar’s visions because you will start to see a whole lot of things I don’t think you picked up on. Beyond that there’s also the interludes to think about, their main purpose is worldbuilding. I get what you mean when you say that there’s not much of a throughline with all the stuff in the past, but I dont think you’re taking into account the fact that the mystery of what happened in the past IS a major throughline/plot point through out the whole series(and won’t be fully explained until all 10 books are out)
Edit: wow my hubris is hilarious, I should have watched the rest of the vid before commenting! This worldbuilding discussion is hype
Richard has such an interesting take on this, I can’t wait to hear what he thinks about Oathbringer!
10/10 review Richard is (not) bad
I just read all your comments out loud to Richard and he said, I quote, “THAT WAS THE NICEST COMMENT IVE EVER READ” and pumped his fists in the air smiling. So you made his day - thank you and we loved your reaction to the review!
@@2ToRamble LOL You guys made my day too! No better way to nurse a hangover than to sit in total darkness listen to an in depth review on one of your favorite books
I feel like on Richard’s comment on liking then not liking then liking characters, one example could be Khaladin with his decision to go with the killing of the king, then going the other way. While it might be not as drastic, it’s there.
Ahh fair point - I’m sure Richard would agree with that. Not as drastic but definitely there
Love your guy's content! One of the most interesting book review channels out there. Have either of you read anything else in the Cosmere? Aside from Brandon Sanderson, what other series have your both read?
Thank you! Most of the books behind us Richard has read - and as far as the Cosmere goes we have read Warbreaker, Emperor’s Soul, and Rich has read Mistborn and a few more I believe. But still lots to read in the fantasy genre so if you have any suggestions for us anytime let us know!
@@2ToRamble I definitely recommend continuing with the Cosmere. Mistborn is an excellent series and I personally like Era 1 better than anything else in the Cosmere. It is what got me back in to reading. Next I would recommend Lies of Lock Lamora. It is the first book in an unfinished series where the author is taking a long time to finnish, but I still think that it is well worth the read. If you want a series that is completed, I love the Powder Mage series. Rich's pitch video of the series is what hooked me on you guys! Give it a go and then read the second trilogy together.
Rich is more familiar an well read so he likely is on top of this - but I’ll keep all these in mind, thank you!
I agree, that the Moash character could have been improved. Perhaps include him in the Teft, Rock, plot points or to have them connect in book one to become friends. Just something more for Moash.
I strongly agree with Austin that the world building is exceptional. Words of Radiance is a top 10 book for me no question, as is The Way of Kings
I agree on Richards world building score, there is something about Sandersons world building that doesnt feel as real to me. I think its partly because of the way he writes where he puts a spotlight on the cool things in world as the characters discover it + the characters seem to be at the forefront of discovering and inventing a lot of world and magic elements. This gives the feeling that world is being created as you read rather than all ways existing in the background ..and makes it feel like the world completely revolves around the central characters rather than the other way round (especially with how fast technolgy starts to evolve in later books). An example of 10/10 world building for me, along side Tolkien, would be Ursula K. Le Guin's "Left Hand of Darkness". The cultures and history of the alien planet in that book feel 100% real and utterly convincing. Highly reccomend for something a bit different (short read too)
Just finished the spoiler free review see yall at the end!
See you at the end!
"richard is bad".. going through your stormlight videos makes me feel less crazy! i hope it helps
Enjoy the content! My biggest gripe with the book was the Lift interlude. I am half way through edgedancer now and it is tolerable but she is still the worst part of the story. Maybe it gets even better in the back half. But it was pulling teeth to get through the interlude so I could get back to the awesome story I was trying to read.
I heard someone call Lift the Jar Jar Binks of stormlight and I couldn't think of a more apt description. Awesomeness is cringe.
Also Richard is bad.
Thanks a lot. I (Richard) am a stormlight jar jar fan now 🤣
@@2ToRamble I finished Edgedancer. She has definitely improved as a character, only just started Oathbringer and her story hasnt come up yet but she is growing on me like Shallan did in words of radiance the more I think about her.
@@DalmathusLift is fascinating because of how she is running from her issues. The dialogue itself reflects this, and that's what makes her sections great. The issue is that her juvenile sense of humor is very polarizing. I personally love her, but I understand why others don't.
I disagree with you when you say that GRRM doesn't owe anyone a book. He made promises to his fans that have been supporting him and his lifestyle for decades, doing anything less than finishing the series at this point is a slap in the face.
Fair enough, my thought is mainly people can't force him to write but readers can't be forced to stay interested in his content. However I do know he has gone back on many promises, which is a different matter.
This is a matter of preference, but my opinion on the worldbuilding is that Tolkien and Jordan both focus a LOT of their worldbuilding on the history of the world, while in Stormlight focuses most of his worldbuilding on the natural world and how the magic interacts with the landscape and life on the planet. If what you look for in the worldbuilding is history, than yes I think Stormlight falls short in comparison to wheel of time, but I think the overall worldbuilding is comparable in quality
Does Richard’s point about the “worldbuilding” compared to LoTR and WoT, does he hold them to the same standard? does each one of those books explain the whole history of the past and the whole reason why each culture is different? no they don’t. each book has pieces just like these have pieces. He’s applying everything he knows about Tolkiens world, which included a lot of things that were not in LoTR. I highly doubt if he applied the same factors to the Two Towers it would hold up to this level of apparent “world building” that he requires.
53:00 I think you miss the point with a lot of the worldbuilding. There's a few things to note: 1) Sanderson approaches the history that he gives to the audience THROUGH the characters, and MOST of the characters aren't concerned with what happened, two, three, even five hundred years ago, let alone a thousand, two thousand, and so on. 2) The advent of the True Desolation makes things from 4500 years prior more relevant than something that happened even 50 years prior. 3) In world, roughly 500 years prior, the Vorin church basically took over ALL of eastern Roshar and censored...well, EVERYTHING. This is part of Jasnah's story (moreso in Oathbringer), is that she laments how much was lost because of the mass censorship by the church. There is so little first-hand records left, that it destroyed most of what is truly considered "accurate history". 4) The perspective of the characters is limited to Alethkar, for the most part, because that's where the main characters ARE, and where they come from. They're not gonna care about the history of the Shin, because they're on the other side of the world. Again, this goes back to what's relevant to the characters.
Speaking of roller coaster emotions authors take you on with characters... Joe Abercrombie with Logan nine fingers!
I really really love your videos🙌
Thanks so much!
Richard is BAD!!! Really like the long videos, keep up the GREAT work.
Thank you!
I’m kinda partially more on Richard’s side for this this one, especially in world building. Like I know eventually all this info is out there. But I have to admit I really at this point struggle to understand the history of the desolations and the void bringers, what exactly is really is the deal with the Parshmen and Parshendi? I do not understand how they are voidbringers? And now I just read first chapter of Oathbringer from Eshonai, I’m actually a little more confused what is her motivations? Maybe I’m missing something and need a primer.
The history thing regarding the reset to the Stone Age and how little we know of the Bronze Age, that’s still 5000 years, and while it was originally just like men’s glyphs, we still ended up with tons of information, and the fact this world has basically email, written records about other cultures and places must be so easy to access.
Still, it was absolutely unbeatable in character and plot! That was amazing and Shallan is now my favorite by far in how assertive and clever and creative with her talents she became even early on
I see the history and the culture as just another thing that will be referenced through out the rest of the books. The history as someone said before is still being discovered. The deeper history of cosmere like during the shadow days what happened. How did roshar come to be and how did the heralds make up the 10 silver kingdoms. With that and probably book 5 we should have some answers. Also Richard is bad
Great video guys! Have you heard of/read the nevernight chronicles?
Thank you! And they ring a bell, but we haven’t read - what are they about?
@2 To Ramble Great fantasy series about a world in which there are 3 suns that very rarely ever set and a girl that draws power from the dark who is trying to avenge her family. Highly rate it and would definitely recommend to you guys 👍
@@sambarker7044 On the TBR - thank you for the recommendation!
I want to get into fantasy, I’ve been choosing between The Lord of The Rings, ASOIAF, and Stormlight Archive. I’ve seen how highly rated the SA books are and that really intrigues me. Also it seems like a very interesting world. The reason why I would choose Lord of the Rings is that I’ve watched the trilogy like 3 times, and I love it, so I’d assume it would be an easier read. Also, everyone has watched GoT. The best show ever made. It would be really cool when SA gets adapted to HBO or netflix and I’m sitting here like “yeah… I’m cool because I read the books already”😎
Which series would you recommend reading first?
You can’t go wrong with these choices! I (austin) would only recommend being careful of starting ASOIAF because we don’t know if the series will get finished. Lord of the Rings as you know is completed and if you want to read the GOAT that started it all and see the interesting differences between the films and books, definitely give it a go - the books give a whole new meaning and perspective to the story (books and films are just perfect - so much to get out of them). But if you want a more modern read where you don’t know where the story is going (because ofc you know what happens in LOTR) - I’d say now is a great time to start before book 5 comes out next year!
@@2ToRamblethis is a well thought out explanation on which series to choose to get into. Probably the exact same thing I would say
Newcomer to y’all’s channel, im a fan. I like that there are two perspectives: one that’s reads lots of fantasy and one that’s discovering new reads.
But the name butchering is unforgivable 😂😉
😂😂. Thank you for watching!! Welcome to the channel 👊
SPOILER WARNING (if you're someone who just wanted to watch the spoiler free part and then check out the comments, don't read this one now ! Finish the book first !)
I liked Shallan's backstory but I don't agree with them being so much better than the others... Maybe because I guessed from the very first one that she was actually the one who killed her mother ? And also because I've read other books which treat about abuse so it didn't stood out to me as much. But the scene when she killed her father was very gripping for me : since I already thought she was the one who killed the mother and he had been protecting her it was so tragic, especially with her singing the song he song to her that night... so sad !
Can you review the red rising 4th and 5th book (Iron Gold and Dark Age)
I do look forward to reading it. A part of me doesn't want to spoil the happy ending of the first trilogy though.
why is Sadeas getting killed not supposed to feel cathartic?
6:13 which of the 5 perfect scenes are you talking about?😂😂
True 😂
longer eps!
Just finished it at 5:30 this morning 😅 WTF IS NIGHTBLOOD DOING IN ROSHAR?!?!?!
Quick tip guys. Raise the volume of your audio. I can barely hear you guys at work with my headphones at max.
Ah, thank you! We have changed audio settings since this episode - maybe the more recent videos are better? Let us know if it’s fixed 👍
So I’m late to the party, but I’m swinging in with a hot take. I think that lord of the rings (just the trilogy, not his world as a whole with all his other works) is a 9.5 - 9.75. I think WoT gets the 10 for me.
Being said, I can’t think of a Sanderson book with world building above an 8. I love his books and I love his characters, but I can’t close my eyes and imagine myself anywhere in his books. For WoT, I can close my eyes and FEEL his world.
But, this book was a 10/10 for me because #honorisdead
The David Gemmel awards haven't been awarded in 5ish years.
I dont understand how this Richard guy thinks Sanderson's world building is lacking. Yes it is different than LotR and WoT but absolutely not worse in anyway. In WoK when Shallan is buying the books at the market before Jasnahs test was such a great scene that showed different cultures. The topic of vorinism and safe hands. How men cant write or read and women have little notes for themselves at the bottom of pages. The high storm literally forced cities to be built in specific locations like behind mountains or had people construct massive walls. This is certainly no shallow pond and adds a lot of world building. Richard is entitled to his iwn wrong opinion and he is also bad.😅
We’ll get him by book 5 dont worry 😁
I feel like Tolkien’s writing, including his prose, characterization, worldbuilding, etc. are the gold standard for a particular audience in the mid-twentieth century. Brandon does all of those in a more easily digestible way for modern audiences. I don’t think it’s fair to say his worldbuilding doesn’t explicitly go as deep into the history of his world because that’s not what he tries to accomplish with his writing.
Good points!
I still think that Words Of Radiance is the best Sanderson book I’ve read and will probably (calling it early) be the best stormlight book.
Also yes the “honor is dead@ moment is great but Kaladin fight Szeth is better by a country mile
Still cant wait for Stormlight 5 - but man WOR is amazing
VASHER AND NIGHT BLOOD
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Sanderson's world building is at least easier to read. I respect Tolkien, but gosh dang when he goes on a tangent about the history of Middle Earth or someone starts singing a lore filled song out of nowhere, I'm so bored!
I've read LOTR once and i can't really see myself ever picking that trilogy up again. Heck the only reason i read it was COVID lockdowns and i legitimately had nothing else to do for weeks. 😂
Good review guys!
Thank you!!
why is the guy on the right looking at the other guy . bro i'm right here..
Personally, I enjoy the longer videos because I can listen to it like a podcast while drawing. Also I agree. Richard is bad
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Casa Blanca is where you set your standard???????????????
- And I don’t get the hype with Name of the wind.
Richard is bad! Lol jp, just finished edgedancer the day after finishing book 2 my first big fantasy series after LOTR and loving it!
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Fleet kept running
Richard is BAD.. Another great review, thank you guys
Thanks for watching!
"Richard is bad"
I am a stick
Richard is good
Richard is bad
Naw, there was a certain character in this book that was very unbecoming of themselves and it was pissing me off big time
Oo which character?
@@2ToRamble Kaladin. He was transforming into the very thing he despises most and justifying if the way those he hates does (i.e. Amaram).
i don't really buy the " he doesn't owe us anything " argument , for grrm, it's us the fans who made him popular and all his success and fame. he has a responsibility to finish the series he started. now of course no one has the right to harrass him or abuse him for it either. but people are allowed to complain about it. tbh it's just sad because he's the only person in the world that can finish his masterpiece and become the next Tolkien , he just doesn't care enough unfortunately.
"No one's gonna watch this whole thing" uhhhh. Yes. Yes we will 🤣 "Richard is bad"
I love these long videos even though Richard is bad 😂
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“Richard is Bad”
I don’t follow Goodreads anymore as it’s a huge groupthink exercise. Oathbringer was just overrated to me. 5 out of 10 for me. He’s an average writer. No book I’ve read of his has been great.
Richard is bad. A legend. But bad. Live from Australia