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Good & Evil

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Brandon Sanderson

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The Stormlight Archive

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The Way of Kings follows Kaladin’s rise from slavery and Shallan’s search for truth, revealing secrets of magic, history, and heroism in Roshar.

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Part 1: “Above Silence”

Prelude-Part 1, Chapter 11

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Interludes 1-3

The Way of Kings Interludes 1-3 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “The Illuminating Storms”

Part 2, Chapters 12-28

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Interludes 4-6

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Part 3: “Dying”

Part 3, Chapters 29-51

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Interludes 7-9

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Part 4: “Storm’s Illumination”

Part 4, Chapters 52-69

The Way of Kings Part 4, Chapters 52-69 Summary & Analysis

Part 5: “The Silence Above”

Part 5, Chapter 70-Epilogue

The Way of Kings Part 5, Chapter 70-Epilogue Summary & Analysis

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