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Violence
A lot
Strong
Language
None
None
Sexual Content
None
None
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate
What this book is about
The first volume of Sanderson's Stormlight Archive follows three characters—a soldier, a scholar, and a highprince—across an epic fantasy world of storms, spren, and ancient secrets.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extensive battlefield violence
Kaladin's depression and suicidal thoughts
Assassination and political murder
1000+ pages; significant time investment
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