So much of the plot in this installment revolved around divided minds. We need to remember what we passed through to get here.”Ĭharacter development is yet another area in which Sanderson truly excels. Even with the magic system of Roshar, which seems almost religious in nature, there are rules that make sense. There’s a science and a method to each system that makes them believable. Every single magic system in his Cosmere is captivating and cinematic, which is doubly true for the Stormlight Archive seeing as the magic system varies so vastly from person to person. Sanderson is also exceptional at crafting magic systems. His worlds are so tangible and easy to visualize, and no world exemplifies this better than Roshar.

When I pick up a Sanderson book, I feel like it completely transports me, and like the real world doesn’t exist while I’m nestled between the pages. There is no other author who can evoke such vibrant and absorbing images in my mind as I read. The thing that sets Sanderson apart from other fantasy authors in my mind is his phenomenal world building. That title has been held by The Name of the Wind for over a decade, but in Rhythm of War Sanderson has usurped it.įor ones so soft, they are somehow strong.įor ones so varied, they are somehow intense.įor ones so lost, they are somehow determined.įor ones so confused, they are somehow brilliant.įor ones so tarnished, they are somehow bright. At the moment, it’s also my favorite fantasy book I’ve ever read. Rhythm of War is hands down my favorite book of the year, and I’ve read some truly incredible books over the course of 2020.

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