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Rhythm of War
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Overview
Rhythm of War (2020) is a fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson and is the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive series. The series takes place on the planet Roshar in Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. Set one year after the events of Oathbringer (2017), the third novel of the series, Rhythm of War follows protagonists Dalinar, Kaladin, Shallan, and Navani as they battle the god Odium for the fate of Roshar.
Like the first three Stormlight Archive novels, Rhythm of War is, according to Brandon Sanderson, essentially three novels in one. The novel is split into five sections, each featuring a different set of characters.
Other works by this author include The Way of Kings, Tress of the Emerald Sea, and Elantris.
This guide uses the 2020 Tor edition of the novel.
Content Warning: The novel features depictions of mental illness, including depression, suicidal thoughts, and symptoms inspired by dissociative identity disorder. The fantasy-infused depictions of mental health issues and neurodiversity may not be accurate to real-world experiences and, in some cases, may be offensive portrayals.
Plot Summary
Rhythm of War is set in a universe called Cosmere, on the planet Roshar, on a supercontinent also called Roshar.
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