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Way of Kings

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1008
Language
EN
ISBN
9780765326355
Reading Time
~17h 39min

Way of Kings is a fiction book by Brandon Sanderson. In 2010. It has 1008 pages.

About this book

The Way of Kings is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the first book in The Stormlight Archive series. The novel was published on August 31, 2010, by Tor Books. The Way of Kings consists of one prelude, one prologue, 75 chapters, an epilogue, and nine interludes. It was followed by Words of Radiance in 2014, Oathbringer in 2017, Rhythm of War in 2020 and Wind and Truth in 2024. A leatherbound edition was released in 2021.

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About the Author

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What Readers Are Saying

“Finished it more out of stubbornness than enjoyment. Probably not the right book at the right time.”

chapter1fan
2.5

“Mixed feelings. Way of Kings has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.”

boundless_reads
3.5

“I went in skeptical of the hype around Way of Kings and came out a complete convert. Brandon Sanderson pulls off something rare.”

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Reviews (5)

C
Apr 18, 2026

Finished it more out of stubbornness than enjoyment. Probably not the right book at the right time.

B
Apr 18, 2026

Mixed feelings. Way of Kings has moments of brilliance but also stretches that tested my patience.

C
Apr 18, 2026

I went in skeptical of the hype around Way of Kings and came out a complete convert. Brandon Sanderson pulls off something rare.

W
Apr 17, 2026

Way of Kings earned its place in the canon. A few sections felt longer than they needed to be, but the whole holds together beautifully.

P
Apr 17, 2026

Finished this in two sittings. The pacing, the characters, the prose — Brandon Sanderson was clearly working at the top of their game.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages is Way of Kings?+

Way of Kings has 1008 pages.

When was Way of Kings published?+

Way of Kings was published in 2010.

What genre is Way of Kings?+

Way of Kings is a Fiction book.

What is Way of Kings about?+

The Way of Kings is an epic fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson and the first book in The Stormlight Archive series. The novel was published on August 31, 2010, by Tor Books. The Way of Kings consists of one prelude, one prologue, 75 chapters, an epilogue, and nine interludes....

Who wrote Way of Kings?+

Way of Kings was written by Brandon Sanderson.

What is the rating of Way of Kings?+

Way of Kings has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on 5 ratings on Booklogr.