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Rhythm of War

  • 2011 first published
  • 1,136 pages
  • β˜… 4.4 (44 ratings)
  • 15 editions

Rhythm of War is a 2011 epic fantasy and adventure fiction novel by Brandon Sanderson.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, and 155 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions across 3 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Combined Print And E-Book Fiction bestseller list in 2020.

It runs to roughly 1,136 pages β€” 20–21 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Rhythm of War

The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move. Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin's scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength. At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more deadly enemy Fused awaken to wage war, no more honorspren are willing to bond with humans to increase the number of Radiants. Adolin and Shallan must lead the coalition’s envoy to the honorspren stronghold of Lasting Integrity and either convince the spren to join the cause against the evil god Odium, or personally face the storm of failure.
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Awards & lists

  • πŸ“°New York Times bestseller list β€” Combined Print And E-Book Fiction, 2020

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Epic fantasy
  • Action and adventure fantasy
  • Action & adventure fantasy

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Rhythm of War?

Rhythm of War was written by Brandon Sanderson and first published in 2011.

What genre is Rhythm of War?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Adventure.

How long is Rhythm of War?

The median edition has 1,136 pages, about 20–21 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Rhythm of War?

Readers who like it often enjoy Iron Flame, The Silmarillion and A Game of Thrones.

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