There are anumber of practical issues that weaken fantasy shows likeThe Rings of PowerandThe Wheel of Time.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate either of those shows.
In fact, I think there’s a whole lot to love about both of them.
Sure, the days of 23-episode television seasons resulted in excesses of filler.
However,one of the major elements that’s lacking in many modern series is character definition.
Not necessarily moral complexity but personality and liveliness.
Everyone who’s read them knows it.
Now, imagine trying to break downWind and Truthto that format, with less than one episode per day.
Our characters often experience redundancies in their emotional struggles, which can be frustrating at times.
However, the purpose of this is for ultimate payoffs.
That novel is believed to be 414,604 words, a notable jump from the previous volume.
The Way of Kingsis recorded at 384,389 words, whileWind and Truthcomes in at a whopping 487,746 words.
Custom image by Yailin Chacon and original cover art for The Way of Kings Wind and Truth by Michael Whelan
The series explores themes of honor, leadership, and the burden of power.
Art byEkaterina Burmak/Brotherwise Games and Dragonsteel Entertainment
Original cover art for Wind and Truth byMichael Whelan
