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Purposeful, Disorienting Opening
- The Way of Kings opens with deep, distant setup that intentionally confuses new readers to build mystery and payoff later.
- Brandon Sanderson chose external viewpoints first to show Kaladin as others see him before revealing his inner story.
Fulcrum Events Drive The Narrative
- The book's structure centers on pivotal fulcrum events that send characters in new directions across timelines.
- Sanderson's detailed outline lets him layer clues that reward rereading and long-term planning.
Reread To Unlock Hidden Clues
- Reread Stormlight books to catch layered clues, epigraphs, and interludes you missed the first time.
- Use annotations and multiple passes to connect subtle foreshadowing across books.