But GUYS - these criticisms pale in comparison to what Sanderson has accomplished with his characters, plotting, and world. I didn't pay attention to everyone discussing it. So much so that when it released in 2017 - I didn't buy it.

I found myself growing less and less excited about Oathbringer. I shouldn't have been so easily influenced, but I was. 'His prose is too simple, and his language too modern.' 'His sense of humor is childish.' 'All of his characters share the same morality.' And on, and on. 'He can't write believable dialogue', they said. I found myself listening to some of Brandon's critics. Not necessarily better, per se, but different. I discovered authors that were.different from Sanderson. Now, THIS was more like it! Much more action, adventure, and awkward romance! Okay, so the awkward romance and dialogue wasn't my favorite, but I did love the story, and was so excited for Book 3!ĭuring the wait, however, I read a lot more. I did, though, and although I was still confused by some of the complexity of it - I bought/read Words of Radiance when it came out in 2014. It took me almost 3 years to finally get around to reading it. Don't get me wrong, it is a BEAUTIFUL book.

I immediately ordered the hardback of The Way of Kings and.was immensely disappointed. I tore through the paperbacks of that trilogy and desperately wanted more. I admit, I was much more excited for Endgame and Game of Thrones, but guess what? Oathbringer was the best, most satisfying experience of the three.Īlmost 8 years ago, I began my journey with Brandon Sanderson in Mistborn. In the last few weeks, I have seen the ultimate convergence of all things Marvel in Avengers: Endgame, watched the biggest TV Show in history (Game of Thrones) come to an end, and now - listened to the longest audiobook of my life in Oathbringer. “Sometimes a hypocrite is nothing more than a man in the process of changing.”

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