Knight Oblivion Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 So, I've never been much of a fan of Shallan. In fact, the only times I've ever enjoyed reading her viewpoints are when she's interacting with Hoid. As for Kaladin, I've always found him incredibly compelling and interesting. Part of it being due to dealing with depression. Everything I've read, including up to the preview chapters, track with my experiences. The knowledge that something is wrong, that there are things that should be done to manage the "bad thoughts", fighting against those "bad thoughts", etc. are all relatable to me. While I'm lucky enough to have a life that's allowed me to keep the worst of it at bay after breaking out of the darkest of low points, seeing Kaladin's life push him towards recurrent low points triggers an empathetic response. It's this relatability that makes Kaladin my favorite main character ever. 2
Raphaborn Posted October 28, 2020 Posted October 28, 2020 I think this complaint is natural, and even expected. Living with people with depression or PID is not easy all the time. An external person will eventually become frustrated, angry and distant. I consider this to be a very important part of Sanderson's writing about his characters. Accompanying them is almost like living with someone real, with all the advantages and disadvantages. I am sincerely happy to see something outside the logic of conventional narrative but which hits well in reality. 2
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