JWParker Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 In a genre full of bad dads, Dalinar is a special character that hits all the fatherhood notes. I just finished Way of Kings after reading Mistborn Era 1, Warbreaker, and Elantris. And Dalinar is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters in the Cosmere. When Adolin asks him why he would risk his life to save Sadeas and Dalinar responds “the knowledge that you could handle the army if I fell” is exactly what every son wants to hear from their dad: you have what it takes! From start to finish, I loved his devotion to his ideals and convictions, teaching his sons and other characters like Kaladin how to become men of honor and character. As a dad, it was inspiring to read. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWanderer he/him Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 Dalinar is a phenomenal character who explores themes not often looked at in fantasy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That1Cellist he/him Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 I very much agree. Dalinar is an amazing character. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOID WANTS INSTANT NOODLES he/him Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 I cant say why but this post is a bit funny 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted July 3, 2022 Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 20 hours ago, JWParker said: In a genre full of bad dads, Dalinar is a special character that hits all the fatherhood notes. I just finished Way of Kings after reading Mistborn Era 1, Warbreaker, and Elantris. And Dalinar is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters in the Cosmere. When Adolin asks him why he would risk his life to save Sadeas and Dalinar responds “the knowledge that you could handle the army if I fell” is exactly what every son wants to hear from their dad: you have what it takes! From start to finish, I loved his devotion to his ideals and convictions, teaching his sons and other characters like Kaladin how to become men of honor and character. As a dad, it was inspiring to read. Like any skill, it takes desire to change, hard work, time, and patience. Dalinar may seem like a good father figure in TWoKs; just remember few get it right the first (second, third) time. You will get more of his backstory in book three - Oathbringer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWParker Posted July 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Treamayne said: Like any skill, it takes desire to change, hard work, time, and patience. Dalinar may seem like a good father figure in TWoKs; just remember few get it right the first (second, third) time. You will get more of his backstory in book three - Oathbringer. Can’t wait! I’m reading Alloy of Law now and then jumping back into Stormlight. This just got me excited to read more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilien Kholin she/her Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 Make sure you have tissues nearby! Oathbringer/Dalinar‘s backstory is heartbreaking (at least for me)! He is definitely one of my favourite characters (or maybe even the favourite character) and he was even the reason I started this book series (my first Sanderson book, btw). I’m really looking forward to see more of him in book four. (And I‘m hyped for Jasnah in RoW, but that’s a whole other topic) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWParker Posted July 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 40 minutes ago, Lilien Kholin said: Make sure you have tissues nearby! Oathbringer/Dalinar‘s backstory is heartbreaking (at least for me)! He is definitely one of my favourite characters (or maybe even the favourite character) and he was even the reason I started this book series (my first Sanderson book, btw). I’m really looking forward to see more of him in book four. (And I‘m hyped for Jasnah in RoW, but that’s a whole other topic) This is a bit tangential to the topic but related to what you just said: I love that none of the characters are safe in Sanderson’s stories. No one is without the potential of blemish or danger and it makes the characters that much more interesting. So many other franchises (not to be named) can take note of this type of storytelling, that putting your characters at risk of failure or even their lives isn’t inherently a bad thing. It just makes the story that much more believable and gripping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilien Kholin she/her Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 Ok, I‘m scared now, i didn’t know that… you know, Brandon kills characters off? But I totally agree with the other point, he lets the characters make huge mistakes and it’s great (and really painful, but in a fantastic way)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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