The Dwarf in the Sphere

I had forgotten about Kaladins brands. I did initially think they didn't heal because he saw them as part of his identity, so that makes sense. Good to know that Brandon confirmed this. Thanks.

My only problem with this is that Lopen's arm is gone, not broken, or cut up. When his arm started to regrow, I immediately thought of the growth surge that the Edgedancers and Truthwatchers share (I think I'm right on that?) Of course, I'm not nearly as knowledgeable about all this stuff as some of you are. I think it's too early to say for sure either way, though.

It's hard to say. We don't really have enough information on Darkness or Nalan to say for certain. At this point I am inclined to believe it, though keeping open enough to accept the alternative. It would show just how far the Heralds have fallen from grace. They betrayed one of their own and left him to face Damnation alone. After such a desperate and deplorable act as abandoning Taln was, is it so hard to believe that some might just about do anything to not relieve those days? Just how sane could they be after all that time, living with that guilt? *shrug*

Just finished the book. Fresh impressions: I refused to believe Jasnah was dead, and was rewarded with her return in the end. Thank you Brandon, for not drawing that reveal out until the next book. Strange how she seems to arrive late from wherever she was. Wonder where she was during all this time, or if there is some kind of time lapse of which she has limited control over (for now). Of course Wit would be there waiting for her in a strange repeat of his waiting for Taln. Shallan was the major focus of this book, and she became instantly more awesome that she was in WoK. I feel like she really came into her own when she no longer had Jasnah to hold her hand, but rather used the memory of her as a guide on how to present herself. I find it interesting that she and her family have always called her timid, but in her flashbacks, she shows how strong she truly is by fighting against her fathers tyrannical grip upon her brothers and keeping them from succumbing to the dark cloud of depression that hovered above their heads. Knew she had killed her mother, but was intrigued that it had been in self defense. I initially thought that Shallan and Kaladin would hook up, but couldn't see how that would happen. The Shallan/Adolin pairing was clever on Brandon's part, and one I didn't see coming. And even though I sense that Shallan/Kaladin will happen in the end (thanks to the Chasm Walk) I like that it is not immediate or even certain. I could go on, but needless to say, I liked everything that Shallan brought to this book. Kalandin somewhat frustrated me this book, which I think most can understand. It is probably intentional. It seems like Kaladin was taking two steps forward and one step back for most of the book (until he took giant leaps backwards, that is.) He had two awesome fight scenes, one with Szeth and the other in the Dueling Arena. Of course, the victory in the arena quickly went sour when Kaladin made his demand to fight Amaram. I smacked my forehead at that. I had to agree with Dalinar, Syl, and pretty much everyone else that Kaladin was being a big baby. He needed to grow up. It took most of the rest of the book for that to happen, but when he did, he was awesome again. I found his underpowered fights more awesome than his fight with Szeth as a fully powered Windrunner. And I can't forget Kaladin and Shallan's fight against that chasmfiend. Pure awesome. Dalinar was good, as usual. Nothing truly spectacular out of him in this book except for his argument with the Stormfather and becoming a Bondsmith. Oh yeah, his denouncement of Amaram was good too. I wonder how much of this book would be different if it had remained Dalinar's book rather than Shallan's. Adolin became one of my favorite characters in this book. He had a similar transformation as Dalinar did, with the loss of the Thrill. Cried a little inside at Shureblood's death. Killing Sadeas was a mixed moment for me. Triumph and horror. I liked that he died, and even that Adolin killed him, but something about the way it happened felt wrong, and I fear for the road Adolin might have taken with that murder. Actually shocked that Sadeas wasn't going to survive the entire series like a blistering rash that refused to leave. I guess I've gotten too used to Song of Ice and Fire... Eshonai was an interesting character, and unsurprisingly sympathetic, until she when all voidbringer. Something is very wrong with that sister of hers... Don't think she is dead, and can't wait to learn more from her and Rlain. I had a feeling once Adolin began "thinking" about how it was tradition to speak to one's shardblade before a duel. And then Syl confirming that new Shardblades could be made, but not going into how. I knew that the Shardblades where spren, and that it was some kind of more permanent bond between the spren and the Radiant, that the breaking of the oaths killed or broke the spren somehow. Glad to see I was right about that. Surprised to learn that Szeth had an Honorblade (what I had dubbed a Heraldblade before learning they were the same thing...) I cheered "YES!" when The Lopen began harnessing stormlight and regrowing his arm. Another Edgedancer, maybe? Again, I could go on for quite some time. This book had so much information, but it still left me wanting more. This book was great, even a little better than its predecessor, I think. By the way, anyone else feel that the image (provided both in words and by picture) of the post-pupate chasmfiends was rather chilling? Anyways, that's all I got fresh in my head. 12/10 Stars!!

Hello fellow fans of The Man! Been a fan of Brandon Sanderson since Elantris. I've read every piece of writing material I could find from him. Even shelled out the money for a hardback of Warbreaker and Legion, just to further support the talented Brandon Sanderson. I'm in the midst (almost literally the middle) of Words of Radiance, and boy am I enjoying it. I became a casual browser on this site after finishing Way of Kings, perusing theories and chewing my nails trying to consume every bit of information I could, true or supposed about this insanely detailed world of Roshar of which we have too little detail about. You people call your site the OFFICIAL fansite of Brandon Sanderson. If I can call myself a fan of The Man, how can I not join? Most of you probably won't even notice me for the most part, as my activity will likely be spotty at best. But I thought I should officially join the fanclub anyways. What else can I say? I just love this guy. He's an inspiration for me, a wannabe writer. See you around when I'm around, then.