In addition, each character in the flashbacks are the "focus" character for the books. Kaladin has the most word count by far in Way of Kings, and Shallan has the most word count in Words of Radiance. Brandon described Way of Kings once as a big arc for Kaladin, with two smaller arcs with Dalinar and Shallan, so Kaladin was the "focus".
How do I know about the word count? Well fortunately, someone has done an analysis on that:
Well, if the word count proportions are going to stay similar for the next books, then you can already count me as a happy reader. Analysis clearly shows, that despite the different "focus" of each book, Kaladin kind of stays the "focus" of the series, as he gets most POV time. That's good, as he's my fav character.
And I am extremely happy that we'll (probably) get Dalinar focused book. He's more important character than Szeth or Eshonai and is also way more interesting. And I need someone interesting after having to read through so many Shallan's chapters in WoR (I really don't like her).
Stormlight 3's Flashback Character May Be Dalinar (Updated Again)
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Well, if the word count proportions are going to stay similar for the next books, then you can already count me as a happy reader. Analysis clearly shows, that despite the different "focus" of each book, Kaladin kind of stays the "focus" of the series, as he gets most POV time. That's good, as he's my fav character.
And I am extremely happy that we'll (probably) get Dalinar focused book. He's more important character than Szeth or Eshonai and is also way more interesting. And I need someone interesting after having to read through so many Shallan's chapters in WoR (I really don't like her).
So: Yay, Dalinar!
Also: Hi, everyone. Long time no see.