What I love about this series is it realistically portrays many different psychological disorders. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and many others. But not just that, it also shows the people learning to deal with them and growing as people and healing from their pasts
And not doing the typical "haha magic, depression begone". I've read so many stories were the portrayal is good but they just... disappear as if it was that easy. I love how stormlight takes time to show those problems, show that it's not something that goes away because you're a "hero"
I'll be honest, I teared up. Stormlight Archive changed my life, I know I know, it's sounds so over the top but it really did. I've read The Way of Kings during most difficult time in my life. I was in such a dark place after the lose of loved ones, completely hopless, depression was creeping in the corner of my mind. And then I've met Kaladin Stormblessed... yeah, those who know, they know. No other character, no other story ever, resonaited with me as Kaladins'. In his doubts and struggles, I've saw my own. His pain was main pain because I've felt the same way! And then came his victories, his strength, his will to fight, to never give up. If he could pick himself up so cou,d I right? And I did. That book, changed my life... It's unbelievable how nine words can change everything, Life before Death, Strenght before Weakness, Journey before Destination. These words are imprinted on my mind and soul. And yeah #Bridge4forLife
Trust me, I feel you. Stormlight was there for me through some really rough times as well, and jeez just thinking about certain scenes gets me to tear up. It's just too good!
*Bridge 4 Salute* One of my favourite quotes in a later book: (SPOILER) Kaladin said. "You told me it will get worse." "It will," Wit said, "but then it will get better. Then it will get worse again. Then better. This is life, and I will not lie by saying every day will be sunshine. But there will be sunshine again, and that is a very different thing to say. That is truth. I promise you Kaladin: You will be warm again."
Kaladin DEFINETELY resonated with me from the beginning but I remember reading RoW, reading a story about a dog wanting to become a dragon and I just needed to take some time. That by far was the thing that felt the most personal to me. This series has totally changed my life and I will not ever forget it.
I absolutely relate to this so much ;-; Kaladin is just my favorite character in.. literally anything, and I don't say that lightly. I relate to him so strongly and he's the best and most realistic(at least with how I've felt)representation of depression I've seen. I'm so glad he helped you too!!
Every time an Ideal is accepted, every battle, or duel, or conflict, every conversation about honor, and pain, and life, every moment is amazing in this series. I mean literally the 4 books have an epic moment to be remembered and evolution in every character.
The Stormlight Archive is my favorite piece of fiction. I thought that Lord of the Rings would never be toppled in my heart as the greatest fantasy epic until I started the series and after Oathbringer, I was 100% sold that this is the best that storytelling gets. I have never cried reading a book before until I read the climax of Way of Kings, and then with almost every subsequent title from Sanderson I have read. Ironically, the scenes that really got me to my core are not harrowing and sad, but heroic and uplifting. The books distill what is the best in humanity, and further develop the idea/term Tolkien invented, the "eucatastrophe". Sanderson sets up moments that allow the light to shine through the darkest situations in such a satisfying way because these tend to be linked to character struggles that are deeply personal. To struggle through the pain, find better paths within yourself, and impose them onto the world around you. There are quotes from these books that have shaped me as a person, and who I want to be in my life. They have inspired me to try to be better than I thought I could be. "Honor is not dead so long as he lives in the hearts of man!" "If I must fall, I will rise each time a better man." "I will protect those I hate. Even if the one I hate most is myself." There are so many fantastic and touching ideas in these novels that I can't go a day in my life anymore without thinking on them.
"I accept there will be those I cannot protect". Words can't explain the ups and downs I've experienced with this series. The amount of tears of both joy and happiness I shed just in the chapters surrounding that quote. I wholeheartedly believe it's only a matter of time the cosmere gets to be the "new big thing" not for readers but in pop culture.
It makes sense that the internalization of the prior three oaths preclude this one. And why this truth stings as it does to the few wind runners that progress this far.
The most important words a man can say are, “I will do better.” These are not the most important words any man can say. I am a man, and they are what I needed to say. The ancient code of the Knights Radiant says “journey before destination.” Some may call it a simple platitude, but it is far more. A journey will have pain and failure. It is not only the steps forward that we must accept. It is the stumbles. The trials. The knowledge that we will fail. That we will hurt those around us. But if we stop, if we accept the person we are when we fall, the journey ends. That failure becomes our destination. To love the journey is to accept no such end. I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one. I'm certain some will feel threatened by this record. Some few may feel liberated This is probably the greatest quote I have ever heard,alongside Eddard Stark's seemingly quote on bravery. Dalinar's arc just hits so hard and its so beautiful. The greatest redemption arc I have experienced
Excuse me! I think you're forgetting 'I am stick.' and 'life before death strength before weakness journey before pancakes.' I also have 'The most important steps a man can take isn't the first but the next, always the next' tattoo in women's script.
I love Kaladin and he DEFFINITELY IS my favourite character. But if i had to say which quote is my favourite is Dalinars"The most important step a man can take is always the next step"
Especially since most people will respond to the question of "What is the most important step a man can take?" with "The first one, duh." It's great to see Dalinar get past this false answer to the true one.
Spoilers ahead: I will accept that there are those that I cannot protect. Kaladin's Third Ideal is the one that hits me the hardest, because I too have the struggle of wanting to protect EVERYONE, but I am only one person. So it follows that I realistically cannot protect everyone. Only those within my reach, and those who I actually have the capability to protect. And while Kal has greater reach, and greater capability, he is still only one man, and of course, can not possibly protect everyone, despite his fantastic power.
@@KlausDieFuchs I find it interesting that even as he spoke that ideal the way his shardplate works it allows his to protect many people over a large area. He may accept he can't protect everyone but he'll do all within his power to make that number as small as possible and his shardplate exemplifies that
Same, my dude. Same. no but for real though, reading Stormlight literally helped me heal from a ten year long depression. It's the most uplifting, inspiring story I've ever read and I have the Bridge Four glyph tattooed on my arm to always remind me. "Fleet kept running". And so will I.
Honestly, this book series is what inspired me to actually try writing. The knowledge that creating something as good as the archives is possible is crazy to me. This book will always hold a special place in my heart, and I hope that more and more people get the chance to experience this book.
This story change my life for the better, at the time i was reading it for the first time i was struggling with really strong depression, i had thoughts of ending my life and the only thing keeping me going was my need to find out where the story was going. At the end of book 3 when syl says "Maybe is time for someone to save you" i felt like the book was talking to me, next day i woke up and took the decision to start talking therapy. I love every thing this story has to tell and i loved seeing kaladin finally starting to heal from all his trauma in book 4.
As someone who struggles with depression my self, Kaladin has been a huge inspiration when I'm at my lowest. Just reminding myself "you will feel warm again" got me through some really hard times
Kaladin's Rythm of War ending is just WAY too much for me. I honestly can't take it. Every time I think about it I just want to cry all the tears and shout all the hype and there's to much to process
I agree. I think the only way to make the story look awesome is to do it in anime. The fight in front of the storm with kaladin and szeth would look great animated.
I can't describe how I love this series and how it saved me when I was in the worst moments of my life, it broke me and forged something better with the pieces, and kaladin Is also for me the best character in any media, I love him and relate to him in a way I didn't knew it was possible, I read this books EXACTLY when I most needed them, and for that and much more, they will be Always my #1
Dalinar's story is to me, what Kaladin's story is to you. It changed my life, and allowed me to overcome a very difficult time in my life. These books make me cry every time I reread them, especially the climax of Oathbringer. 'You cannot have my pain' and 'each time I must fall, I will rise a better man' are now mantras for me.
This book series literally got me through a very suicidal point of my life. It inspired me, particularly Kaladin and Dalina; the latter being my new favorite example of a redemption character
"Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination." Are the words that are etched into our soul after reading the Stormlight series. He should also cover other books from cosmere.
I remember looking through audible at the top high fantasy books that I could listen to at work, and I looked at the way of kings and said: "Oh, this seems interesting. I'll give it a go." I used a free credit, bought the book, and got hooked early on. I don't think I shivered so much before. The constant twists and turns kept me hooked onto it until I had binged the entire series and the novella. Brandon has turned me into a fan for life, even though I ended up spending about 100$ total on audible just to listen to Storm light and Mistborn.
Not to be dramatic but the storm light changed my life. The most best series I have ever had the pleasure to read (well actually listen, since I use audible)
This will be on my read list for the summer, can't wait to binge the series. The world seems One Piece esque in terms of scale, and the MC sounds interesting too!
I'm unsure of the scale of one piece, but I'm fairly certain the universe of the cosmere is even bigger than that. But i could certainly be wrong. I've never seen one piece.
I'm still listening(Audiobook) to Oathbringer...and Chapter #94 called "A Small Bottle" is where Dalinar realizes he's starting to hate his sons...and begs god to help him while weeping. I am not afraid to admit that even as a grown man I cried at that. And it is far from the first thing this series has made me cry at.
Kingkiller and stormlight archive are the New generation of of fantasy. Maybe just not better than the LOTR and Narnia generation, but still, we are very lucky to be able to appreciate this books in real time
Spoilers . . . . . . "I ACCEPT IT STORMFATHER , I ACCEPT THAT THERE WILL BE THOSE, I CANNOT PROTECT! " If you did scream from happiness and sadness at the same time in here i dont know if you have a soul
Beautifully done. I started Rythm of War recently, and I have to say, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite series as well. Life before death, radiant.
If one day this series ever gets an adaptation I hope that Sanderson decides to go with animation, I feel like no other medium would be good enough for the greatness of the Cosmere
I literally added this book to my goodreads to-read list solely because I loved your Haikyuu reviews, and if you have good taste in anime, you're bound to have good taste in books too😌
Hunter x hunter probably for me the best fantasy of all time, the combat system of Nen is very complex and offers varieties of countless potential. With unique outline characters with their own charisma and introspect of psychopathic characters on the othrr end of human spectrum. Plus the dark continent coming up the only stopping it from becoming the best is the authors health which is not at best currently. No other fantasy might be able to top the Hxh for me not even onepiece.
I just finished The Way of Kings and words cannot describe how I feel. How I feel, diving into and through the pages. "Epic" is a common word used for good fantasy-books. But this book has "epic" written through all the pages. (I once said to a friend of mine: "I can't read it, it's too epic" and he responed: "Don't worry, it'll get even better") I can't remember meeting a fictional person that I can relate to as much as within these books. It breaks my heart, brings me joy and tears. I would always and never recommend the books to others - with the wish to share and the fear they might not understand its beauty.
Kaladin is crafted in a way that allows anyone who has reached a certain age or lived through particular experiences to identify with him. His character is written so skillfully that this Connection feels inevitable. Few characters inspire as much as he does and I'd love to get to know more characters like him.
I can't put into words how important the Stormlight Archive is to me, how it affected me on a deep persnal level and how much i love it's characters. It was the first big book series i ever read, i had never read a book with more than 800 pages before, and by the end of Rythm of War i was wishing it was longer cause i didnt wanna finish it, i BEG everyone to read these books
Your words definitely show that this story is your all time favorite after all. When someone talks about the things he loves and admires then there is honesty and relatability in words that attracts the audience. Your content has always been relatable and honest so keep up the good work! You've inspired me to watch Run With The Wind before and I totally loved it and now I wanna read these books so badly lol Wish you great success in your career as a RUclipsr and in life generally ^_^
It's worth it, but I gotta warn you that Sanderson can get a bit too wordy like George rr Martin, I honestly had to put down the book multiple times because he drags on the scene. And it's a 10 book series, only 4 books are out.
@@LionelTurgeonSPOILERS it's the interludes and there's some characters I just don't care about. Shallan's chapters are hard to get through for me, I appreciate that she's a flawed character and she does some cool stuff, but first impressions matter. I do like her when she is interacting with other main characters though.
If you're into fantasy and/or anime at all, you should do yourself the favor of reading these. The entire series is just amazing. Do keep in mind that The Way of Kings may not hook you in right away - you have 3 prologues that won't mean much to you until later, and the opening chapters with Kaladin and Shallan have maybe a bit too much worldbuilding and exposition going on. Many people will tell you that the book "drags in the beginning" or "gets going slowly" and depending on the type of reader you are, it may be hard to get into. But keep at it. Once Kaladin reaches the Shattered Plains (it is, admittedly, a couple hundred pages in), you're in for a real treat. And the final fifth of the book - called, appropriately enough, Part 5 - is an incredible, non-stop thrill ride with one the most satisfying endings of any book I've ever read.
i drive a lot, at least 2 hours a day. i have listened to these books multiple times over the years, always find myself starting them up when i am not sure what to listen to. i love this series!!
I can't wait for the day when Stormlight Archive becomes mainstream and I can talk about it with random strangers I see on the street. My favorite characters are the lil bald guy that got thrown in bleach, and the Kholin family. I just love that entire family so much, each individual character, and also their dynamics amongst each other... well, I love them all except for Elhokar, Gavilar, and Gavinor. (Gavinor hasn't done much yet, and doesn't have enough personality yet.) But Dalinar, Renarin, Jasnah, Evi, Navani, and Adolin are just sooo amazing!
I knew i recognized the channel name when the video got reccomended to me, and i never thought that 2 interests of mine, haikyuu and the cosmere, could intertwine in this way
I LOOOOOOOOVEEEEED THIS VIDEO I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO SAY OH MYY GODDD. I LOVED how you said that this is a story that people who love anime and manga would appreciate because YESSSS. I only just finished the way of kings, and I hadn't got over it enough to start the other books that I am actually rereading it. I soooo want my friends who love anime and manga to read it so that I can gush about it with them. But the books aren't translated to the language of my country, it's so frustrating :'). Definitely agree with everything you've said about Kaladin, he's a true inspiration, I would read the books just for him., even though I do have a soft spot for Dalinar as well :'). Using fanart throughout the video made the events breathe with life, it was beautiful :'). When I recommend the story once it is translated (soon hopefully :')) to my friends, I'll make sure to remember to make them watch your almost spoiler free video to get them hyped and motivated.
How can i love a series that i havent even read yet??? What a beautiful video man, congratulations. "This is how a story becomes real." I'll do you a favor and recomend the comics series named 'SAGA' to you. Take care
I just finished Rhythm of War. I honestly don't know how Brandon is able to write such incredible protagonists. I love *all* of them from all of his books. Kaladin and Vin are standouts, but as we learn more about every protagonist, it boosts them to their same level each time. I'm sure once Dalinar and Shallan's stories are wrapped up, I'll consider them up there as well. The guy just knows how to make people you can Connect with.
As a big fan of the Stormlight Archive, and the Cosmere as a whole, it’s wonderful to see it getting more recognition! And I agree with you about this series taking the world by (High)storm-I honestly believe it’s going to be the next Star Wars or Arcane sometime soon.
True kaladin is a soul of stormlight other characters are interesting and I wish that the series could do justice to them since kal's character was written so wonderfully i think other characters sometimes don't get the time and moments they need on page. Because I love kaladin i don't have issue with that.
A friend of mine recently started reading the Stormlight Archive (like a month, maybe a month and a half ago) and when I came over he showed The Way of Kings to me, which he'd already finished, and he lent it to me when I came back from a trip, I read it in like 2 weeks or so, and I'm a pretty slow reader. I went on another trip recently and decided to buy the first two books (the first which I've already read and also Words of Radiance). I'm currently around 600 pages in and I started reading it four days ago. I've just gotta say that I'm loving it so far, and it doesn't seem like that's gonna change any time soon.
The Way of Kngs literally turned me into an avid reader. I had no idea a book could transform my life the way it did. The way of kings is so meticulously crafted that it feels like I'm reading non fiction history from a different realm.
Like a hug fan of Stormligth Archive i rlly enjoy this video, embodies perfectly what a feel when i was reading every single book. Good job boy, you get a new sub for that.
SPOILERS FOR THE FIRST BOOK YOU'VE BEEN WARNED . . . . . . . . Chapter 19- droplets from Way of Kings is an unforgetable part of the stormlight archives for me. Its a heavy chapter that shows conveys a powerful message of giving yourself another chance. But what kills me, what makes me cry whenever I read it is Syl. Its her simple act of innocence, in her bringing a poisonous leaf to Kaladin in the hopes of cheering him up that gets me. It's that act that made me love these two, as Syl becomes the lone voice of hope Kal meeded to hesr at that moment, and he decides to try one more time instead of commiting suicide. That is my favorite moment in the stormlight archives, and a moment that has resonated with me because I know what it feels to be hopeless and alone.
Spoiler for Way of Kings "'I owe you nothing, Kholin.' And his father's voice seemed to whisper a reply. 'Somebody has to start, son. Somebody has to step forward and do what is right, BECAUSE it is right. If nobody starts, then others cannot follow.' ... 'We have to go back,' Kaladin said softly. "Storm it, we HAVE to go back." He turned to the members of Bridge Four. One by one, they nodded. Men who had been the dregs of the army just months before-men who once cared for nothing but their own skins-took deep breaths, tossed away thoughts of their own safety, and nodded. They would follow him." WoK, Chapter 67 These books are full of so many incredible scenes and quotes that get talked about repeatedly-rightfully so. But this scene, the way it was written (and I left out bits), the context of everything that these men have been through... it brings me to tears Every. Single. Time. These men who didn't care to learn the names of the men carrying the bridge beside them, who spat at Kal for deciding to tend the wounded and "burden" them with more mouths to feed... They are willing to give up possible freedom from a living hell in order to do the impossible. To do the RIGHT thing. To do the thing nobody else would do for them until Kaladin came along: protect others. Protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Foreshadowing at it's finest)
the story of Kaladin Stormblessed is prob one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written once you have read it its over. ive read hundreds upon hundreds of books and seen alot of movies and television but nothing compares the only thing that does is the audiobook version its mindblowing.
Completely agree!! Best books ever!! Well done video! I Liked much the "Wheel of Time" book, where Sanderson wrote the end - so I came along with him and started reading "Stormlight Archive" - result: I lik them more 🙂
I honestly clicked this video because it looked like john wick holding a blue sword... didn't expect this to be about the storm light archive. I'm not disappointed.
I'm impressed you've given a good, appropriately epic summary and reasons to read the Stormlight Archive in under 10 minutes. Stormlight is my favorite series of all time and had carried me through my hardest times in my life. The fact that the characters keep going and keep trying to do better is an inspiration to me, and this series has carried me through the hardest spots in my life.
Oh heck yeah. I love seeing people talking about this book and recommending it. I’ve never really been a person to cry when watching movies or books, but book 4 made me cry twice in the same chapter (chapter 80 for those of you in the know) because it was so relevant to my personal struggles at the time and it hit me on such a deep emotional level. I’ve never been that impacted by another story before.
In my opinion what sets apart the stromlight archive from other books is first and foremost the detailed world building and the imagination of a complete "magic" system with actual set rules, a lot of unknowns and mysteries which are being revealed throughouot the story. The characters are great, but if the world was lacking all this detail, the story would't be half as good. The biggest difference between Brandon and other authors afaik is that he takes real effort to write several drafts and has a ton of qualified people giving him feedback and proofreading, which makes this story so engaging and reamopves almost all major plot holes and inconsistencies which would break the immersion of the reader. And in contrast to other authors I won't name *cough* George *cough* or *cough* Patrick *cough* he actually is really productive and finishes his stories, for example with Mistborn also with an ending that wraps up the whole trilogy nicely and where you're like "hey, I would actually read the whole thing again"
Since I read the way of kings in 2014, I've read it every year after that. That also applies to the sequels. The series is almost my bible at this point. No matter how often I read these books, I still get swept away, in fact, it feels like the tension from knowing what's coming builds it up even more for me. Finding out little connections in the cosmere I may have missed on the 3rd or 5th read through are just the icing. I even mix it up and do just one POV per book sometimes. And everybody talks about how the books helped them through dark times and it sounds a little over the top, but it isn't. Sartre wrote "Life has no meaning a priori. It is up to you to give it a meaning." The storm light archives have my life meaning when I wanted to check out. A friend of mine used to tell me exactly when the next book would be coming out so I could pre order and have something to look forward to. We still do that, but now it's more for tradition than as a coping mechanism, but I'm glad I found this series when I did, it was perfect timing. Almost like Sly bringing Kal the leaves at the chasm. I have selfishly stopped recommending the books to anybody else because I feel they don't appreciate the books as they should be appreciated. I'm working on this 😅
"Honor is dead. But I''ll see what I can do", that scene makes me cry every time I remember it
Honor is not dead so long as he lives in the hearts of men!
if this goes poorly, take care of my men
@@gustavosaturno6708 Never cease to give me goosebumps everytime I come across that line
Coming from a child of Honor, it just hits so much harder
"You change me 2 hunder life priceless, and i what a do is sell a one simple priceless sharblade......i call it a barger"
What I love about this series is it realistically portrays many different psychological disorders. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and many others. But not just that, it also shows the people learning to deal with them and growing as people and healing from their pasts
And not doing the typical "haha magic, depression begone". I've read so many stories were the portrayal is good but they just... disappear as if it was that easy. I love how stormlight takes time to show those problems, show that it's not something that goes away because you're a "hero"
This is so true!
@@hazamax2139 IMO it goes further. They're heroes _because_ they're broken.
Agreed! In fact, in many ways they never get “cured”. They learn to go on and push forward.
And then there's Moash..
"You can't have my pain." still sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it.
I'll be honest, I teared up.
Stormlight Archive changed my life, I know I know, it's sounds so over the top but it really did.
I've read The Way of Kings during most difficult time in my life. I was in such a dark place after the lose of loved ones, completely hopless, depression was creeping in the corner of my mind. And then I've met Kaladin Stormblessed... yeah, those who know, they know. No other character, no other story ever, resonaited with me as Kaladins'. In his doubts and struggles, I've saw my own. His pain was main pain because I've felt the same way! And then came his victories, his strength, his will to fight, to never give up. If he could pick himself up so cou,d I right? And I did. That book, changed my life...
It's unbelievable how nine words can change everything, Life before Death, Strenght before Weakness, Journey before Destination. These words are imprinted on my mind and soul.
And yeah #Bridge4forLife
Trust me, I feel you. Stormlight was there for me through some really rough times as well, and jeez just thinking about certain scenes gets me to tear up. It's just too good!
*Bridge 4 Salute* One of my favourite quotes in a later book: (SPOILER)
Kaladin said. "You told me it will get worse."
"It will," Wit said, "but then it will get better. Then it will get worse again. Then better. This is life, and I will not lie by saying every day will be sunshine. But there will be sunshine again, and that is a very different thing to say. That is truth. I promise you Kaladin: You will be warm again."
@@HarshReviews this is unrelated but i like your profile picture. (leonardo watch)
Kaladin DEFINETELY resonated with me from the beginning but I remember reading RoW, reading a story about a dog wanting to become a dragon and I just needed to take some time. That by far was the thing that felt the most personal to me. This series has totally changed my life and I will not ever forget it.
I absolutely relate to this so much ;-; Kaladin is just my favorite character in.. literally anything, and I don't say that lightly. I relate to him so strongly and he's the best and most realistic(at least with how I've felt)representation of depression I've seen.
I'm so glad he helped you too!!
Every time an Ideal is accepted, every battle, or duel, or conflict, every conversation about honor, and pain, and life, every moment is amazing in this series. I mean literally the 4 books have an epic moment to be remembered and evolution in every character.
The Stormlight Archive is my favorite piece of fiction. I thought that Lord of the Rings would never be toppled in my heart as the greatest fantasy epic until I started the series and after Oathbringer, I was 100% sold that this is the best that storytelling gets. I have never cried reading a book before until I read the climax of Way of Kings, and then with almost every subsequent title from Sanderson I have read. Ironically, the scenes that really got me to my core are not harrowing and sad, but heroic and uplifting. The books distill what is the best in humanity, and further develop the idea/term Tolkien invented, the "eucatastrophe". Sanderson sets up moments that allow the light to shine through the darkest situations in such a satisfying way because these tend to be linked to character struggles that are deeply personal. To struggle through the pain, find better paths within yourself, and impose them onto the world around you. There are quotes from these books that have shaped me as a person, and who I want to be in my life. They have inspired me to try to be better than I thought I could be. "Honor is not dead so long as he lives in the hearts of man!" "If I must fall, I will rise each time a better man." "I will protect those I hate. Even if the one I hate most is myself." There are so many fantastic and touching ideas in these novels that I can't go a day in my life anymore without thinking on them.
"I accept there will be those I cannot protect". Words can't explain the ups and downs I've experienced with this series. The amount of tears of both joy and happiness I shed just in the chapters surrounding that quote. I wholeheartedly believe it's only a matter of time the cosmere gets to be the "new big thing" not for readers but in pop culture.
The moment when Kaladin toke Odium and Murdered the Defeated One.... Damnation!
It makes sense that the internalization of the prior three oaths preclude this one. And why this truth stings as it does to the few wind runners that progress this far.
I will protect those I hate, even if the one I hate most is myself.
“Honor is dead, but I’ll see what I can do” I can just see this in my head, most hype moment to ever appear in a book
The most important words a man can say are, “I will do better.” These are not the most important words any man can say. I am a man, and they are what I needed to say. The ancient code of the Knights Radiant says “journey before destination.” Some may call it a simple platitude, but it is far more. A journey will have pain and failure. It is not only the steps forward that we must accept. It is the stumbles. The trials. The knowledge that we will fail. That we will hurt those around us. But if we stop, if we accept the person we are when we fall, the journey ends. That failure becomes our destination. To love the journey is to accept no such end. I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one. I'm certain some will feel threatened by this record. Some few may feel liberated
This is probably the greatest quote I have ever heard,alongside Eddard Stark's seemingly quote on bravery. Dalinar's arc just hits so hard and its so beautiful. The greatest redemption arc I have experienced
This is my personal favourite quote from all four of them.
Excuse me! I think you're forgetting 'I am stick.' and 'life before death strength before weakness journey before pancakes.'
I also have 'The most important steps a man can take isn't the first but the next, always the next' tattoo in women's script.
My favourite part of that is the answer to "What is the most important step a man can take?"
I'm hoping Szeth's arc in book 5 is just as amazing. Or at least full of Nightblood being Nightblood.
Brandon Sanderson is one of the greatest authors of our time, and in my opinion the greatest modern fantasy author
I love Kaladin and he DEFFINITELY IS my favourite character. But if i had to say which quote is my favourite is Dalinars"The most important step a man can take is always the next step"
Especially since most people will respond to the question of "What is the most important step a man can take?" with "The first one, duh." It's great to see Dalinar get past this false answer to the true one.
Dalinar's entire character journey in Oathbringer is ridiculously good.
This quote has gotten me through some very tough days
I will protect those who cannot protect themselves! ~ Always sends chills down my spine 😊
Stormlight has infinite quotability.
I will protect those I hate... even if the one I hate most is myself
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I will accept that there are those that I cannot protect.
Kaladin's Third Ideal is the one that hits me the hardest, because I too have the struggle of wanting to protect EVERYONE, but I am only one person. So it follows that I realistically cannot protect everyone. Only those within my reach, and those who I actually have the capability to protect. And while Kal has greater reach, and greater capability, he is still only one man, and of course, can not possibly protect everyone, despite his fantastic power.
@@KlausDieFuchs I find it interesting that even as he spoke that ideal the way his shardplate works it allows his to protect many people over a large area. He may accept he can't protect everyone but he'll do all within his power to make that number as small as possible and his shardplate exemplifies that
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Same, my dude. Same.
no but for real though, reading Stormlight literally helped me heal from a ten year long depression. It's the most uplifting, inspiring story I've ever read and I have the Bridge Four glyph tattooed on my arm to always remind me. "Fleet kept running". And so will I.
Honestly, this book series is what inspired me to actually try writing. The knowledge that creating something as good as the archives is possible is crazy to me. This book will always hold a special place in my heart, and I hope that more and more people get the chance to experience this book.
I feel ya. I wish I could write something a 1/50000 of sanderson
Exact same thing for me. Stick to it my friend, journey before destination!
This story change my life for the better, at the time i was reading it for the first time i was struggling with really strong depression, i had thoughts of ending my life and the only thing keeping me going was my need to find out where the story was going.
At the end of book 3 when syl says "Maybe is time for someone to save you" i felt like the book was talking to me, next day i woke up and took the decision to start talking therapy.
I love every thing this story has to tell and i loved seeing kaladin finally starting to heal from all his trauma in book 4.
As someone who struggles with depression my self, Kaladin has been a huge inspiration when I'm at my lowest. Just reminding myself "you will feel warm again" got me through some really hard times
Kaladin's Rythm of War ending is just WAY too much for me. I honestly can't take it. Every time I think about it I just want to cry all the tears and shout all the hype and there's to much to process
Imagine if Ufotable adapted it with Hiroyuki Sawano's as composer, it will be anime of the year consistently. Especially Words of Radiance.
Nothing could even compare
That Oathbringer battle though! Would love to see that animated! 😍
I agree. I think the only way to make the story look awesome is to do it in anime. The fight in front of the storm with kaladin and szeth would look great animated.
That would be amazing!
Hiroyuki sawano making music for stormlight would be a dream come true I think I'd die
I can't describe how I love this series and how it saved me when I was in the worst moments of my life, it broke me and forged something better with the pieces, and kaladin Is also for me the best character in any media, I love him and relate to him in a way I didn't knew it was possible, I read this books EXACTLY when I most needed them, and for that and much more, they will be Always my #1
I can relate
Remember the ten spears.
You were always enough, maybe just needed a little bit of help to realize it.
Life before Death
For so many reasons...so many... this is definitely my favorite story i’ve ever consumed in any medium. No story has ever felt so real
Dalinar's story is to me, what Kaladin's story is to you. It changed my life, and allowed me to overcome a very difficult time in my life. These books make me cry every time I reread them, especially the climax of Oathbringer. 'You cannot have my pain' and 'each time I must fall, I will rise a better man' are now mantras for me.
This book series literally got me through a very suicidal point of my life. It inspired me, particularly Kaladin and Dalina; the latter being my new favorite example of a redemption character
"Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination." Are the words that are etched into our soul after reading the Stormlight series. He should also cover other books from cosmere.
Stormlight archives is literally the best book series ever.
I remember looking through audible at the top high fantasy books that I could listen to at work, and I looked at the way of kings and said: "Oh, this seems interesting. I'll give it a go."
I used a free credit, bought the book, and got hooked early on. I don't think I shivered so much before. The constant twists and turns kept me hooked onto it until I had binged the entire series and the novella. Brandon has turned me into a fan for life, even though I ended up spending about 100$ total on audible just to listen to Storm light and Mistborn.
Ya me too. I own physical copy, digital, audible, and graphic audio, lol
Not to be dramatic but the storm light changed my life. The most best series I have ever had the pleasure to read (well actually listen, since I use audible)
"Honor is not dead so long as he lives in the hearts of men!”
This will be on my read list for the summer, can't wait to binge the series. The world seems One Piece esque in terms of scale, and the MC sounds interesting too!
I’m sure you’ll love it homie
It is such a ride man, its the only series that has made me cry from a death and shout with joy with victories, such an amazing story
well not gonna lie its a bit hard to swallow in the begining. But once you start rolling. YOU WONT BE ABLE TO STOP.
Welcome to the cosmere enjoy your stay
I'm unsure of the scale of one piece, but I'm fairly certain the universe of the cosmere is even bigger than that. But i could certainly be wrong. I've never seen one piece.
I'm still listening(Audiobook) to Oathbringer...and Chapter #94 called "A Small Bottle" is where Dalinar realizes he's starting to hate his sons...and begs god to help him while weeping.
I am not afraid to admit that even as a grown man I cried at that. And it is far from the first thing this series has made me cry at.
This is going to go down as one of the all time classics, and I’m so proud to be here for its creation
Kingkiller and stormlight archive are the New generation of of fantasy.
Maybe just not better than the LOTR and Narnia generation, but still, we are very lucky to be able to appreciate this books in real time
@@mmmd1603 Kingkiller? That shit not even gonna be finished 😭
Honestly I think Szeth also has a great character arc, but nothing beats Kaladin.
Shallan in Words of Radiance was pretty close
@@nicokrasnow1851 true true
The time for Szeth is coming and it will be great I know
@@FerDiazdeLeon the 5th book will be Szeth's, its already been confirmed by brandon.
Dalinar in Oathbringer is some of the greatest character work I’ve ever read!
Kaladen jumping down is one of my favorite moments in all of fantasy. Keeping it vague for spoilers.
This truly is the most inspiring story of all time.
I love the Stormlight Archive, it is a beautiful, emotional and awe inspiring story. I’m thrilled to see more people talking about it.
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"I ACCEPT IT STORMFATHER , I ACCEPT THAT THERE WILL BE THOSE, I CANNOT PROTECT! "
If you did scream from happiness and sadness at the same time in here i dont know if you have a soul
Hey mate, I think you should probably put a spoiler warning in the beginning of your comment.
Never know who has already read it and who hasnt.
whoao whoao whoa, edit it to hide the spoiler behinfd the "read more" 0 you are literally spoiling one of the key reveals of the book it is from
Oh yeah when I heard that ish i screamed in excitement
@@alexreich843 dude that sounds weird!
When tien comes.....😭😭😭
Ok it's OK I am fine😭😭😭
"IT'S ABOUT WHAT'S RIGHT!!" 😭❤
This series is by far the best books I’ve ever read. I’m glad I’ve found anither Sanderson can (:
Beautifully done. I started Rythm of War recently, and I have to say, it's quickly becoming one of my favorite series as well. Life before death, radiant.
Caught up recently, fantastic series. I plan on reading Mistborn Era 1 and Era 2 next
Era 1 and 2 are different tonally, so give yourself a break in between. But up to you :)
If one day this series ever gets an adaptation I hope that Sanderson decides to go with animation, I feel like no other medium would be good enough for the greatness of the Cosmere
I literally added this book to my goodreads to-read list solely because I loved your Haikyuu reviews, and if you have good taste in anime, you're bound to have good taste in books too😌
Awww appreciate that a lot dude! If you loved the hype in Haikyu this is definitely your cup of tea
@@HarshReviews thank you, will definitely read these!
You wont regret it. It is impossible to regret experiencing Stormlight Archive. I wish you all the best on your journey to come.
Hunter x hunter probably for me the best fantasy of all time, the combat system of Nen is very complex and offers varieties of countless potential. With unique outline characters with their own charisma and introspect of psychopathic characters on the othrr end of human spectrum. Plus the dark continent coming up the only stopping it from becoming the best is the authors health which is not at best currently. No other fantasy might be able to top the Hxh for me not even onepiece.
Another cosmere video pogersss!! A beautiful analysis as always and I’m saving this video in case I want to convince a friend to read it!
I just finished The Way of Kings and words cannot describe how I feel. How I feel, diving into and through the pages. "Epic" is a common word used for good fantasy-books. But this book has "epic" written through all the pages. (I once said to a friend of mine: "I can't read it, it's too epic" and he responed: "Don't worry, it'll get even better")
I can't remember meeting a fictional person that I can relate to as much as within these books. It breaks my heart, brings me joy and tears.
I would always and never recommend the books to others - with the wish to share and the fear they might not understand its beauty.
Kaladin is crafted in a way that allows anyone who has reached a certain age or lived through particular experiences to identify with him. His character is written so skillfully that this Connection feels inevitable. Few characters inspire as much as he does and I'd love to get to know more characters like him.
LETTTSSSSSSS GOOOOOOOOO, GOAT book series in the making
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I can't put into words how important the Stormlight Archive is to me, how it affected me on a deep persnal level and how much i love it's characters.
It was the first big book series i ever read, i had never read a book with more than 800 pages before, and by the end of Rythm of War i was wishing it was longer cause i didnt wanna finish it, i BEG everyone to read these books
Your words definitely show that this story is your all time favorite after all. When someone talks about the things he loves and admires then there is honesty and relatability in words that attracts the audience. Your content has always been relatable and honest so keep up the good work! You've inspired me to watch Run With The Wind before and I totally loved it and now I wanna read these books so badly lol
Wish you great success in your career as a RUclipsr and in life generally ^_^
I appreciate that homie, thanks so much for the kind words :)
It's worth it, but I gotta warn you that Sanderson can get a bit too wordy like George rr Martin, I honestly had to put down the book multiple times because he drags on the scene. And it's a 10 book series, only 4 books are out.
@@GenerationIcarus I'd say 1/10 readers I talk to say that about these books. The other 9/10 digest it, and binge read huge sections at a time.
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it's the interludes and there's some characters I just don't care about. Shallan's chapters are hard to get through for me, I appreciate that she's a flawed character and she does some cool stuff, but first impressions matter. I do like her when she is interacting with other main characters though.
If you're into fantasy and/or anime at all, you should do yourself the favor of reading these. The entire series is just amazing.
Do keep in mind that The Way of Kings may not hook you in right away - you have 3 prologues that won't mean much to you until later, and the opening chapters with Kaladin and Shallan have maybe a bit too much worldbuilding and exposition going on. Many people will tell you that the book "drags in the beginning" or "gets going slowly" and depending on the type of reader you are, it may be hard to get into.
But keep at it. Once Kaladin reaches the Shattered Plains (it is, admittedly, a couple hundred pages in), you're in for a real treat. And the final fifth of the book - called, appropriately enough, Part 5 - is an incredible, non-stop thrill ride with one the most satisfying endings of any book I've ever read.
Might pick this up
i drive a lot, at least 2 hours a day. i have listened to these books multiple times over the years, always find myself starting them up when i am not sure what to listen to. i love this series!!
Dude,I cried by the end of the video.Thank you from the bottom of my soul !
Currently reading The Way Of Kings page 260 😁
The most important step a man can take.
It's not the first one, is it?
It's the next one. Always the next step
Oathbringer was the first time I cried at a book, and then Rhythm of War got me three times with three chapters back to back. Amazing series.
I can't wait for the day when Stormlight Archive becomes mainstream and I can talk about it with random strangers I see on the street.
My favorite characters are the lil bald guy that got thrown in bleach, and the Kholin family. I just love that entire family so much, each individual character, and also their dynamics amongst each other... well, I love them all except for Elhokar, Gavilar, and Gavinor. (Gavinor hasn't done much yet, and doesn't have enough personality yet.) But Dalinar, Renarin, Jasnah, Evi, Navani, and Adolin are just sooo amazing!
god i love this series so much. its my all time favourite book series (and ive read *quite* a few). sanderson is such a phenomenal writer.
“I will protect those that I hate. Even if the one I hate most…is myself.” 🥺😢😭
I knew i recognized the channel name when the video got reccomended to me, and i never thought that 2 interests of mine, haikyuu and the cosmere, could intertwine in this way
imma start reading this series
Yes you shouldddd
“The most important step a man can take. It's not the first one, is it?
It's the next one. Always the next step, Dalinar.”
Oathbringer changed my life! Life before death, Radiant.
I LOOOOOOOOVEEEEED THIS VIDEO I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO SAY OH MYY GODDD.
I LOVED how you said that this is a story that people who love anime and manga would appreciate because YESSSS.
I only just finished the way of kings, and I hadn't got over it enough to start the other books that I am actually rereading it.
I soooo want my friends who love anime and manga to read it so that I can gush about it with them. But the books aren't translated to the language of my country, it's so frustrating :').
Definitely agree with everything you've said about Kaladin, he's a true inspiration, I would read the books just for him., even though I do have a soft spot for Dalinar as well :').
Using fanart throughout the video made the events breathe with life, it was beautiful :').
When I recommend the story once it is translated (soon hopefully :')) to my friends, I'll make sure to remember to make them watch your almost spoiler free video to get them hyped and motivated.
Brandon senderson is an amazing auther and a great teacher
Literally. He teaches a writing class at Brigham Young university, and there are even videos of many of his class lectures on RUclips.
"I will protect those I hate. Even if the one I hate most is myself." :') This hit very hard.
A NEW STORMLIGHT VIDEO. Let’s gooooo
I HAVENT EVEN STARTED THE VID YET BUT I'M ALREADY CRYING THANK YOU
How can i love a series that i havent even read yet??? What a beautiful video man, congratulations. "This is how a story becomes real." I'll do you a favor and recomend the comics series named 'SAGA' to you. Take care
Literally just hearing the words "Kaladin Stormblessed" makes my heart happy
Awesome video! Man, this makes me excited to reread the series again. Can't wait for book 5 next year!
The series is awesome on its own. It's even better in the context of the whole Cosmere.
I just finished Rhythm of War. I honestly don't know how Brandon is able to write such incredible protagonists. I love *all* of them from all of his books. Kaladin and Vin are standouts, but as we learn more about every protagonist, it boosts them to their same level each time. I'm sure once Dalinar and Shallan's stories are wrapped up, I'll consider them up there as well. The guy just knows how to make people you can Connect with.
As a big fan of the Stormlight Archive, and the Cosmere as a whole, it’s wonderful to see it getting more recognition!
And I agree with you about this series taking the world by (High)storm-I honestly believe it’s going to be the next Star Wars or Arcane sometime soon.
i shall start The Stromlight Archive now
Follow in the masters foot steps
@@skippy3607 skippy why are u awake
Cause I ain’t need no sleep
Them exams tho
@@HarshReviews I’m on them school holidays
True kaladin is a soul of stormlight other characters are interesting and I wish that the series could do justice to them since kal's character was written so wonderfully i think other characters sometimes don't get the time and moments they need on page. Because I love kaladin i don't have issue with that.
Just started reading the The Stormlight Archive. Looking forward to the experience
I rarely comment on youtube, but man your video said exactly what I always wanted to tell my friends about this series. Kaladin is my fav!
A friend of mine recently started reading the Stormlight Archive (like a month, maybe a month and a half ago) and when I came over he showed The Way of Kings to me, which he'd already finished, and he lent it to me when I came back from a trip, I read it in like 2 weeks or so, and I'm a pretty slow reader. I went on another trip recently and decided to buy the first two books (the first which I've already read and also Words of Radiance). I'm currently around 600 pages in and I started reading it four days ago. I've just gotta say that I'm loving it so far, and it doesn't seem like that's gonna change any time soon.
The Way of Kngs literally turned me into an avid reader. I had no idea a book could transform my life the way it did. The way of kings is so meticulously crafted that it feels like I'm reading non fiction history from a different realm.
Like a hug fan of Stormligth Archive i rlly enjoy this video, embodies perfectly what a feel when i was reading every single book. Good job boy, you get a new sub for that.
I love how Hoid(Wit) is casually sneaking into the side characters section
I really loved the series, and Kaladin is a big reason for it.
Brother, Radiant, you nailed it!!! I'm sharing this!!!
And if Kaladin's story is somehow not enough for you, Dalinar's story will damn well be plenty. YOU CANNOT HAVE MY PAIN!
Sanderson is such a perfectionist, I doubt we will ever see this series come to life. Production would be 'Avatar Level 10'
LETS FUCKING GO MORE STORMLIGHT CONTENT
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Chapter 19- droplets from Way of Kings is an unforgetable part of the stormlight archives for me. Its a heavy chapter that shows conveys a powerful message of giving yourself another chance. But what kills me, what makes me cry whenever I read it is Syl. Its her simple act of innocence, in her bringing a poisonous leaf to Kaladin in the hopes of cheering him up that gets me. It's that act that made me love these two, as Syl becomes the lone voice of hope Kal meeded to hesr at that moment, and he decides to try one more time instead of commiting suicide. That is my favorite moment in the stormlight archives, and a moment that has resonated with me because I know what it feels to be hopeless and alone.
Jiust finished book 4. been reading these books since i was 12. Best books I have ever read. Rhythm of War made me cry
Spoiler for Way of Kings
"'I owe you nothing, Kholin.'
And his father's voice seemed to whisper a reply.
'Somebody has to start, son. Somebody has to step forward and do what is right, BECAUSE it is right. If nobody starts, then others cannot follow.'
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'We have to go back,' Kaladin said softly.
"Storm it, we HAVE to go back."
He turned to the members of Bridge Four. One by one, they nodded. Men who had been the dregs of the army just months before-men who once cared for nothing but their own skins-took deep breaths, tossed away thoughts of their own safety, and nodded.
They would follow him."
WoK, Chapter 67
These books are full of so many incredible scenes and quotes that get talked about repeatedly-rightfully so. But this scene, the way it was written (and I left out bits), the context of everything that these men have been through... it brings me to tears Every. Single. Time. These men who didn't care to learn the names of the men carrying the bridge beside them, who spat at Kal for deciding to tend the wounded and "burden" them with more mouths to feed... They are willing to give up possible freedom from a living hell in order to do the impossible. To do the RIGHT thing. To do the thing nobody else would do for them until Kaladin came along: protect others. Protect those who cannot protect themselves. (Foreshadowing at it's finest)
the story of Kaladin Stormblessed is prob one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written once you have read it its over. ive read hundreds upon hundreds of books and seen alot of movies and television but nothing compares the only thing that does is the audiobook version its mindblowing.
OMG I FRICKN LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!
Best ongoing fantasy series being published! we r witnessing the birth of a classic and this is what it feels like
Completely agree!! Best books ever!! Well done video!
I Liked much the "Wheel of Time" book, where Sanderson wrote the end - so I came along with him and started reading "Stormlight Archive" - result: I lik them more 🙂
I honestly clicked this video because it looked like john wick holding a blue sword... didn't expect this to be about the storm light archive. I'm not disappointed.
I'm impressed you've given a good, appropriately epic summary and reasons to read the Stormlight Archive in under 10 minutes. Stormlight is my favorite series of all time and had carried me through my hardest times in my life. The fact that the characters keep going and keep trying to do better is an inspiration to me, and this series has carried me through the hardest spots in my life.
Reading warbreaker right now so I can hop into oathbringer finally. I can't wait
Oh heck yeah. I love seeing people talking about this book and recommending it. I’ve never really been a person to cry when watching movies or books, but book 4 made me cry twice in the same chapter (chapter 80 for those of you in the know) because it was so relevant to my personal struggles at the time and it hit me on such a deep emotional level. I’ve never been that impacted by another story before.
In my opinion what sets apart the stromlight archive from other books is first and foremost the detailed world building and the imagination of a complete "magic" system with actual set rules, a lot of unknowns and mysteries which are being revealed throughouot the story. The characters are great, but if the world was lacking all this detail, the story would't be half as good.
The biggest difference between Brandon and other authors afaik is that he takes real effort to write several drafts and has a ton of qualified people giving him feedback and proofreading, which makes this story so engaging and reamopves almost all major plot holes and inconsistencies which would break the immersion of the reader.
And in contrast to other authors I won't name *cough* George *cough* or *cough* Patrick *cough* he actually is really productive and finishes his stories, for example with Mistborn also with an ending that wraps up the whole trilogy nicely and where you're like "hey, I would actually read the whole thing again"
Since I read the way of kings in 2014, I've read it every year after that. That also applies to the sequels. The series is almost my bible at this point. No matter how often I read these books, I still get swept away, in fact, it feels like the tension from knowing what's coming builds it up even more for me. Finding out little connections in the cosmere I may have missed on the 3rd or 5th read through are just the icing. I even mix it up and do just one POV per book sometimes.
And everybody talks about how the books helped them through dark times and it sounds a little over the top, but it isn't. Sartre wrote "Life has no meaning a priori. It is up to you to give it a meaning." The storm light archives have my life meaning when I wanted to check out. A friend of mine used to tell me exactly when the next book would be coming out so I could pre order and have something to look forward to. We still do that, but now it's more for tradition than as a coping mechanism, but I'm glad I found this series when I did, it was perfect timing. Almost like Sly bringing Kal the leaves at the chasm.
I have selfishly stopped recommending the books to anybody else because I feel they don't appreciate the books as they should be appreciated. I'm working on this 😅
I'm a simple man. I see Stormlight Archives, i click it.
This series has been the only books to ever make me audibly cheer or yell.
Exceptional work my friend! Fantastic editing and a brilliant intro to this fantastic series.
You got me hyped and I've read the series 4 times!
Thanks Connor, I really appreciate it! :))
Absolute favorite series