Solid book with a great story

The first arc of this story ends here and it is epic. From a voice acting standpoint both actor are solid as ever, the only minus is that since there's too many character the voices tend to be very similar and detracts a bit from the immersion. All in all a wonderful book.

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Story

I liked the whole story, but it was bit predictable, with the herald part. But it’s a great story and I can’t wait for the next book.

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Visibility goes epic fantasy

It's a sublimely good book that touches on a lot of themes regarding disability and how it's not just a burden but a challenge to overcome and grow by.

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Mind-blowing!

Fantastic storytelling and performance of both readers. My absolute favourite of the series! A must-hear for all fans of epic fantasy.

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Amazing

Loved the book, even cried at times. Highly recommend it! Amazing narrators as always, can’t wait for the next book!

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Sound quality issue

It's a book from Brandon Sanderson. A must read. The story is great. Yet the audio quality almost kills this book. Kate reading sounds like a robot that catched a flu. Why is the audio quality so bad. I have listened to her for hundreds of hours in storm light, wheel of time and other books.. and it was never so bad.
Story 5 stars, audio quality of Michael Kramer is acceptable, but of Kate Reading is just horrible.

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I love it. Really such a mindblowing story.

62 hours and no minute boring.
Mindblowing concepts.
I never really understud the concept of the spiritual realm. Thanks to Branden and his team i have now a really good picture.
The characterdevelopment from book 1 to 5 marvelous, wonderfull, simply a masterwork.
And i was not able to predict the outcome. Really great! I love it.

The speaker Michael Kramer is like Branden a master of his work.
I dont know how he does it but he really has so much voices with so much accents that i get often the feeling of different persons speaking. I would not wonder if he walks the real world like Wayne. Hunderts of hats and changing his personality with each hat. :) Great job. He is THE master of voices in my humble opinion.

Kate Reading (nice Pseudonym :)) has not as many voices like Kramer but her voice is clear and enjoyable. She improved since i heard her the first time as she introduced Shalan. I hear more accents and pitch(es?) in her voice now. But dont misunderstand me. She is a great reader and a great pick! Iam only comparing her to Michael and he is in my humble opinion the best reader i ever listend to.

So i say in short:
Branden at its best! GO AND GET IT!!!
And if you did not read book 1 to 4 than start with it. Its worth the time!

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A flawed yet brilliant masterpiece

Brandon Sanderson’s Wind and Truth bursts onto the stage as the grand finale of the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, and while it delivers a feast of epic fantasy, it does not escape unscathed from its own ambitions. With over 1300 pages, this behemoth of a novel combines the best and the worst of Sanderson’s talents—a kaleidoscopic imagination tempered by a tendency toward overindulgence.

Sanderson’s world-building remains his most reliable tool, and Roshar—with its unique flora, fauna, and culture—is vividly realized. The ten-day structure of the novel creates a ticking-clock tension that injects momentum into its sprawling narrative. There’s something almost hypnotic about Sanderson’s ability to juggle a seemingly endless cast of characters and subplots, and here he manages to balance the monumental stakes with a surprisingly personal focus.

Characters have always been central to the appeal of The Stormlight Archive, and Wind and Truth offers both triumphs and frustrations in this regard. Dalinar continues to shine as the emotional core of the series, his struggle for redemption and leadership bringing gravitas to the story. Kaladin, too, finds moments of quiet heroism in his quest to redefine himself beyond the battlefield. Szeth’s flashbacks are a revelation, peeling back layers of his enigmatic past to deliver some of the book’s most poignant scenes. These arcs resonate because they feel earned, a culmination of thousands of pages of meticulous character work.

Yet not all threads are so deftly handled. Shallan’s fractured psyche, a once-intriguing narrative device, begins to feel repetitive and self-indulgent. The exploration of mental health, while commendable for its inclusivity, often lacks the subtlety required to truly move the reader. The same could be said of Sanderson’s prose, which is functional but rarely transcendent. Moments of profound insight are too often undercut by clunky dialogue or ill-timed attempts at humor, robbing pivotal scenes of their emotional weight.

Thematically, the novel grapples with questions of truth, belief, and the fallibility of perception. Sanderson is at his best when he uses these ideas to challenge his characters, forcing them to confront their own limitations and biases. The philosophical undercurrents add depth to the story, lifting it beyond mere spectacle. However, some resolutions—particularly the freeing of Ba-Ado-Mishram—feel anticlimactic, as if Sanderson was more interested in moving the plot along than delivering a satisfying payoff.

Despite its flaws, Wind and Truth is undeniably ambitious, a testament to Sanderson’s ability to weave a tapestry of interconnected stories and themes. It is a book that aims for the stars, even if it occasionally stumbles along the way. For those who have journeyed this far, the conclusion to the first arc of The Stormlight Archive is both a reward and a promise of more wonders to come. Sanderson may not always hit his marks, but when he does, the results are unforgettable.

A flawed yet brilliant masterpiece, Wind and Truth cements Sanderson’s status as a titan of modern fantasy. It is not perfect—few things of such scope and ambition ever are—but it is a work that demands to be read, debated, and ultimately celebrated.

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Das starke zusamenführen der Fäden

George RR Martin hat seit 14 Jahren große Schwierigkeiten seine Saga zu beenden und ein verdientes Finale zu schreiben. Obwohl mir die ersten Bücher von Stormlight Archive am besten gefallen haben, wurde hier meisterhaft der erste Bogen von den Stormlight Archives beendet. Wow, ich hätte mir nie am Anfang oder allein in Buch 4 vorstellen können, wie die Geschichte endet. Ein großes Plus ist, dass man endlich viel mehr in den gesamten Kosmere Plot eintaucht. Vor Buch 5 sollte man unbedingt Warbreaker gelesen haben. Nach Buch 5 ist auch die Zeit gekommen, alle Secret Projects zu lesen. Was ein Ende. Fabelhaft Brandon Sanderson. Er ist definitiv der beste Autor unserer Zeit in vielen Kategorien. Man wird ihn sicher in 100 Jahren noch kennen.

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Amazing Brandon!

Been reading all of his books since Elantris. He has evolved so much. Having great world setting abilities was a strength from the beginning. Character growth and „ending stories“ really got way better. Executed perfectly in this book. Looking forward to the next cosmere stories. This has become my favorite universe, only surpassed by Eriksons Malazan masterpiece :-)

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