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Some random thoughts on Row. I wanted to do more, but I just could not find the time.

People seemed to be upset with no Dalinar in RoW.

Dalinar has found something better

My changing opinion of Moash book to book has been quite a journey.

Mistborn spoilers.

9 hours ago, duladen said:

Stolen from u/PeeClearCheer on r/cremposting

This and Teft's death were my two screaming out moments causing others in the room to look at me during this book. Not my favorite moments, but my loudest moments. For Teft's death I screamed in anger. @?*& Moash! For this moment I yelled, "I knew it!"

My Id and SuperEgo are fighting.

Lots of foreshadowing in Chapter 19.

4 minutes ago, Oltux72 said:

 Romantical? I am afraid the idea that all bonds of matrimony, let me put it that way, on a devastated and poor world like Roshar are determined by romantical motivations primarily, is wrong. Does Laral have children? Regardless, she is now a homeless, pennyless refugee on the run from the occupying authorities. And apparently she does have a certain ruthless practicality in such affairs.

Yes, very true. But Kaladin may not be the most practical choice. If it is a matter of needing security, she has plenty of options once Kaladin takes her back to Urithtu.

However, considering how the Roshar is by RoW, I don't think matrimony will be a concern. Women can do a lot on their own in Roshar. She doesn't need to remarry to solve her problems of homeless or lack of funds. In fact, if she is half as capable as both Kaladin and Lirin see her as being, she doesn't need to marry Kal for his status or money. If Laral does end up with Kal it will be for romantic reasons.

I like the idea of a Kalaral pairing. However, I don't like the idea of just because her husband is dead, Kaladin can start flirting with her. The situation is more complex than that.

Before Kaladin can court Laral, he has to deal with his own issues first. He lost Tarah because he focused too much on saving people, and how losing anyone hurt him. It is a good trait to take responsibility, but because of Kal's need to help everybody: he wasn't able to help Elhokar, he had a mental breakdown in the middle of a battle, and he still has not sworn that 4th ideal. His problems make him not a good match for anyone right now, which is one of the reasons Kal and Shallan wouldn't work. I want Kaladin to end up with someone, but he needs to deal with the wars he is fighting internally and externally first.

As for Laral, even if she wasn't deeply in love with Roshone, she did at least sympathize with him. Remember the tongue lashing she gave Kaladin in OB when Kaladin insulted Roshone. I think considering the woman she is, she would respectfully mourn Roshone for a time. This could actually help the relationship. If Laral is near Kaladin while he is trying to deal with his problems, she can be his friend and that could blossom into something in time. The one plus Kaladin had right now in maybe attracting Laral's attention is that Laral still admires war heroes, though she seemed more impressed with the Herdazain Mink instead of Kal. Also, she has people to lead herself. She might not have time for romance even after mourning Roshone.

Could Kalaral happen? Yes and maybe in this book. However, it needs to be a slow and natural process, and most of the growth would need to be on Kaladin's part so he could handle a relationship. Personally I think if Kalaral happens it will be in the next book or the back five, However, we might see the beginning sprouts of the relationship in this book.