Words of Radiance
Readers rate it 4.7 (3.3K on Hardcover)
1088 pages · Released Mar 4, 2014 · Macmillan
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Words of Radiance is an epic fantasy novel with sophisticated themes of honor, leadership, and personal growth set against a backdrop of war. While there is combat violence and some darker emotional content including trauma and depression, the book balances this with compelling positive role models and messages about resilience and protecting others. At 1,088 pages with complex worldbuilding and character arcs, this is best suited for mature teens with reading stamina and interest in epic fantasy; younger readers may find it slow-paced and emotionally heavy.
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"The war with the Parshendi moves into a new, dangerous phase, as Dalinar leads the human armies deep into the heart of the Shattered Plains. Meanwhile Shallan searches for the legendary city of Urithuru, and Kaladin, leader of the restored Knights Radiant, masters the powers of a Windrunner."--Publisher's description. "The war with the Parshendi moves into a new, dangerous phase, as Dalinar leads the human armies deep into the heart of the Shattered Plains. Meanwhile Shallan searches for the legendary city of Urithuru, and Kaladin, leader of the restored Knights Radiant, masters the powers of a Windrunner."--Publisher's description.
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- Fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- A mix driven
- Character driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- Plot driven
- Unloveable Characters
- fantasy
- Weak Character Development
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9780765326362 · Macmillan