Dalinar Kholin struggles to unite the fractured monarchs of Roshar as the Everstorm brings the Voidbringers back to the physical world. While Kaladin Stormblessed returns to his childhood home to find his family, he realizes the Parshmen are not mindless monsters but displaced people reclaiming their legacy. Inside the ancient city of Kholinar, Shallan Davar uses her Lightweaving abilities to infiltrate a cult, while Jasnah Kholin assumes a leadership role. The narrative focuses on the internal mechanics of the Alethi throne and the logistical difficulty of forging a global coalition against the Odium-led forces.
Fantasy readers who enjoy intricate political maneuvering and systems of magic based on gemstones and light will value this installment. People read it to understand the technical history of the Knights Radiant and the specific psychological burdens of leadership during a world-ending conflict. The reader gains a granular view of the geography of Roshar and the ethical dilemmas involved in fighting a war where both sides have legitimate claims to the land. Individual character arcs emphasize the process of overcoming past failures and the practical reality of managing complex alliances.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
