<P> An early review from the website Unshelved gave the book a positive review . A review from Elitist Book Reviews pointed out some problems with the book, (black - and - white characters, too much exposition) but gave an overall positive opinion of the book . The website SFReviews.net gave the book a mixed review, praising Sanderson's writing and creativity, but criticizing its extreme length and overall dearth of action . </P> <P> SF Reviews pointed out, "The ride is luxurious, the scenery is often breathtaking, but The Way of Kings is truly a long and winding road ." KeepingTheDoor.com commented, "The Stormlight Archive is a series that, like Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Robin Hobb's The Realm of the Elderlings epics, every fantasy fan worth their salt must read and be familiar with . This will be one of the giant series that will help shape the entire scene ." </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Award </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> Result </Th> <Th> Ref </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Whitney Awards </Td> <Td> Best Novel of the Year </Td> <Td> Won </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Best Speculative Fiction </Td> <Td> Won </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Goodreads Choice Awards </Td> <Td> Best Fantasy Novel </Td> <Td> Nominated </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 2011 </Td> <Td> David Gemmell Legend Award </Td> <Td> Best Novel </Td> <Td> Won </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Award </Th> <Th> </Th> <Th> Result </Th> <Th> Ref </Th> </Tr>

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