This book is a doorstopper because it's massive. I mean, seriously massive. In my Kindle version, I just read over 1500 pages. I'm a bit exhausted now.

In all honesty, it wasn't as strong as Words of Radiance, but it seriously packed a punch after the 50% mark. The early build-up, plus the book's focus on Dalinar, were too slow for me but once the expedition to Kholinar started, it improved in leaps and bounds.

I still have so many questions, and I think re-reading the series before the next volume comes out will be a requirement, because I had forgotten so much stuff. The world-building can get a bit overwhelming.

Still, it puts the epic into epic fantasy. The next volume could be a bit shorter please, because I find I no longer have time or patience for glacial pacing.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.