I Read the Highest Rated Book of All Time

 The highest rated book of all time with an average of 4.7 stars on goodreads is brandon sandersons words of raidence 

The second book in his epic fantasy series, the stormlight archieve 

The book continues the oddly intertwined adventures of the protagonists to whom we were introduced in the way of kings.  

Shallan is bright, with a past hidden and confusing. A past that, even at the end of this book, I am still struggling to fully comprehend. She is a far more interesting character in this book than the first , and that is an understatement in my opinion, she really steps up. 

Of course sanderson, as so mnay authors do nowadays, jumps between perspectives 

This maintains the tension, however, as a sometimes impatient reader, I found myself clamoring to get past the interludes and less interesting sections, of course we are rewarded for our patience with climaxes that no other author I have come across would be able to pull of in such vivid detail whilst maintaining the rapid pace sanderson manages, but nonetheless I wonder if so much time has to be spent away from the protagonists. 

Which leads me to the next point, our other protagonist Kaladin.

He is the centre piece of these books, and for me the constantly most interesting character. I am never disappointed when we go to his perspective. The supernatural elements of these books do not overwhelm the story, they add to it. And it is powerful to see Kaladin succeed without his powers, a test that felt necessary to prove his worthiness.  

This is a great, if long book. I would, like many others, recommend it. Does it deserve to be the highest rated of all time? I can certainly see why it is – the action in these books is unmatched.

However for me these 2 books sit in the top tier, but not the best category. Certainly worth a read. 

If you have never read sandersons work – it is a must. I would recommend starting with the Mistborn triology then coming to stormlight archieve afterwards.