Progressing through: The Words of Radiance Part 3

Greetings Dear Readers, 

 




Welcome back readers, and do we have some stuff to discuss! The banter and flirtatious energy between Adolin, Kaldain and Shallan is undeniable. Knowing Brandon Sanderson it is unlikely he incorporates a three-way relationship into his novels let alone any romance at all, however, he is definitely writing these three characters in a very specific way, if you know what I mean (*wink* *wink*).



Shallan has finally restarted her research and is trying to find the secrets of Urithiru and its hidden location. She sets this plan out by trying to locate Urithiru or an Oathgate (a gate that is somehow connected to Urithiru) in the Shattered Plains. She does this by using her Lightweaving and Patterns new lockpicking abilities to spy on Amaram's estate. There she finds a detailed map of the Shattered Plains. Personally I am really starting to love Shallan’s character, she encompasses so many different aspects of this fantasy world. She is of privilege class by birth, she experiences life of the oppressed through her illusions, she is one of the fated and Noble Knights Radiants as well as a part of a secret organization known as the Ghostbloods. I’m very excited to see how she develops and how she maintains this secrecy from others, especially Adolin.



Adolin sets up one of the main conflicts in the novel. His rivalry with Sadeas, due to Sadeas’ previous betrayal, escalates drastically. Also his new duel’s wager is insane! The bet is if Adolin wins he possesses the loser’s Blades, while if the opponent wins they victor all of Adolin and his family’s Blades. The tension is definitely rising as this duel is set to take place in only a week. Adolin also attends a meeting where Dalinar reveals his plan for one final full blown siege against the Parshendi. In my opinion Adolin will not deal with Sadeas in any way other than these small interactions that emphasize their conflict, therefore Dalinar will be Sadeas’ true rival and probably successor. This final siege will definitely be the apex of the story and main climax of the novel. This will however most likely take place at the end of the book. And now to introduce one of the best fight scenes ever: The Duel.


During the duel we figure out that there was a major loophole: Adolin did not specify how many opponents he has to fight, and in a plot twist we suddenly face ourselves with a three against one battle. And with one of the best, chill-inducing lines: “Honor is dead”, Kaladin jumps into the fight alongside Adolin. Honestly this is one of the best fight scenes ever written that I’ve read so far. It is simply amazing. The descriptions of the fluidity and different fighting styles portrayed in each character is breathtaking. With the combined skill of Adolin and Kaladin they win the fight. Kaladin announces his duel against Amaram to extract his personal revenge, betrays the king, and ends up in jail. Fitting.

 

Honestly that's how Part 3 ends. And so with nothing left to say I conclude with this very brief sentence: I am more hooked than I thought possible. With that goodbye dearest readers.

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