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Wind and Truth

Book Five of the Stormlight Archive

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Wind and Truth

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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"Powerhouse narrating duo Michael Kramer and Kate Reading bring their outstanding skills to this stunning continuation of the Stormlight Archive series... This audiobook is truly a masterpiece of story and performance." —AudioFile on Rhythm of War (Earphones Award winner)

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive—the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.

Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare—and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has thrown everything into disarray.

Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide—Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.

At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiant killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium’s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.

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Still reeling

When I finished it - I hated it. Hated the pacing, the ending of some storylines and was just so so disappointed as a whole.
But it stuck in my mind and the more I thought about it the more freaking genius I realized it is and it will probably be my fav out of the series on my re-listen.

Yes the pacing and pov changes give you whiplash. But when you think about how it was a deliberate choice - he knows what he is doing, so do his editors- it makes a little more sense. It’s a rhythm. But I’m still undecided if the payoff was worth the whiplash.

A lot of the other negative reviews I noticed were from people not cosmere aware. There are many many more references to other series that previously would not have hindered enjoyment but would make some things feel hallow and meaningless if you didn’t know your cosmere. So be warned. Know your cosmere before going jn.
Other negative reviews harp on a gay relationship.
If you are that worried about a gay relationship in a fantasy book changing who you are, the problem is you, not the books.
Nor is it woke - the whole series magnifies the effects on what it is to be oppressed, different, and shunned and peoples reaction to gay characters highlights exactly why those pov’s are needed - stop being such a Moash and look in the mirror.
Kaladins arc had to be my favorite and I love it the more I think about it. It’s just *chefs kiss* perfection.
Yes it’s wordy and could’ve been told jn half the time but journey and all that.
It’s just going to be a long long ten years…

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Fantastic!

Another fine installment! Lots of new lore - Brandon just keeps getting better and better!

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Well played Brandon, well played

I’m going to send Brandon Sanderson my therapy bill because of this series. It is worth every second of your time

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Panderson

Story was awesome, twists and turns reveals had huge payoffs, every gay or trans or whatever moment was so out of place and awkward. Please stop jamming these into your stories. At least plan them out and build up to it and not just insert whatever nonsense political narrative of our current day is. Butchered/sacrificed renarins character to the mob.

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freaking amazing

Over the last five books the character growth is freaking amazing. This book series has changed parts and piece of my life and it's amazing.

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Yeah, its great

I don't know what to say, it was an incredible journey. There was tons of action and lore for the Cosmere.
I would suggest reading through all the other cosmere novels first, as I think it will add a lot of context.

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😲

So. wow. I had accidentally seen a VERY significant detail on Coppermind that hinted at the conclusion, but it was still totally not what I expected. I loved the journey. My two chief complaints, for which I deducted a star (but at the same time feel like 4 stars is being unfair to such a tremendous work) is 1) the regular and somewhat alienating use of modern idioms and 2) the constant and blatant therapeutic element. I started to notice it in maybe books 3 and 4 (I'm like, oh, I see, many of the characters are struggling with various mental/emotional challenges), but it was turned up to 11. EVERY character needs "therapy," and their character arc has to do with "being heard" and "being understood" and "realizing they matter" etc. Which, on the one hand, I liked the idea a lot in previous books, but this time around I felt like I was being beaten over the head with it. Constantly. That being said, listened with enthusiasm through the book in about a week or so, and waiting with anticipation for the next installment.

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Beautiful

An amazing conclusion to an awesome story. Cant wait to see what is next for Roshar!

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Amazing!

World building… ✅
Characters…✅
Plot…✅

This series was on point! And the easter eggs were awesome!

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The choice to use empathy and understanding for primary character motivations

The best series I’ve ever listened to. Sanderson is the absolute GOAT in the fantasy genre atm and I cannot wait for the next books!

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