Brandon Sanderson’s Oathbringer: A Must-Read or Overrated? | Spoiler-Free Review

[@TedReadInstead]

What are some favorite epic fantasies that you've read? Comment below!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

I love all The Inklings (especially Lewis, Tolkien & Charles Williams), but I also spend a lot of time with Jonathon Stroud, Philip Pullman, Susan Cooper & Ursula Le Guin. And one of my big reading plans for this coming year is Robin Hobb - I'm very excited to finally get to her.

[@TedReadInstead]

@@apoetreadstowrite I very much look forward to hearing your thoughts on Robin Hobb! :)

[@apoetreadstowrite]

@@TedReadInstead: Ah, me too. I am excited about it.

[@Littlebiglibrary]

You do an awesome job in reviewing this book. And it was very Helpful. Because I believe that this is not a book that I would enjoy. Thank you and keep the reviews coming. -James & Bella!

[@Adventures_in_Literature]

The only epic fantasies I’ve read and enjoyed are The Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia. Great video Ted! I’ll be looking to get into more epic fantasy once I’ve completed my read what you own challenge.

[@TedReadInstead]

Thanks, Brian! That's a great challenge to be sure!

[@BryanM.R.-prionic1]

Now these reviews are great because I get a little sense of the series without having to invest the time in reading a lot of massive doorstoppers. Nah, your reviews are nicely done anyway. 😁 And I know what you mean about excessive description and slow burn. I'm hard pressed to think of many novels of that length that felt like they truly "earned" that page count. When it comes to epic fantasy, I seem to like them best when a writer brings some kind of expertise or knowledge that informs their fantasy world and gives it some heft. An example would be how Tolkien's expertise in lingustics and interest in history in myth informed his creative work. More recently (like ten years ago "recently" 😁), I was hooked into reading Steven Erikson's Malazan series. His training and work as an archaeologist/anthropologist really brought something special to the proceedings. Eventually, I'd like to try R. Scott Bakker's fantasy because I wonder if his education in philosophy could bring an interesting perspective. Thanks for the video, and have a good one!

[@TedReadInstead]

You bring up good points about the author's lived experiences and expertise coloring their work. It only seems natural, doesn't it? I hadn't thought of it that way. I know I used to enjoy medical thrillers more when the author had been a doctor. Or Grisham's law novels knowing he was a lawyer. They bring their knowledge into their pages. Thanks for always commenting, Bryan! Have a great weekend!

[@book-ramble]

I have never read any Sanderson - I think that's correct - and I must admit he seems prolific; something to consider! Thanks.

[@TedReadInstead]

He definitely isn't shy with his words! :) Thanks for watching.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

I must search out Brandon Sanderson, you have me very curious, think I'd really enjoy this.

[@TedReadInstead]

You might enjoy it! :)

[@apoetreadstowrite]

@@TedReadInstead: Yes, I think so.

[@N.A.Summur]

I’m glad you enjoyed Oathbringer! It really does have some awesome moments! Do you think you liked it more or less than Words of Radiance?

[@TedReadInstead]

Yikes, that's a hard one. Mostly because I can't recall a whole lot. Shallan is my least favorite character so far, so since that book dealt with her as a focus and Oathbringer dealt with my favorite character, Dalinar - I'd have to say Oathbringer. I also like that the war is progressing and we're learning more about the gods, heralds, etc. :) What about you? Do you have a favorite?

[@N.A.Summur]

@ very understandable. Words of Radiance is my favorite. Has a lot of my favorite moments and reveals. And it did a lot to turn Shallan’s character around for me. I thought she was just fine in The Way of Kings, but I loved her in Words.