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Summary: New Spring
Review: I'd read all the books in the Wheel of Time saga and the short novella in Legends before reading New Spring. I believe this novel, compared to some of his earlier Wheel of Time works, is not as interesting and plot-ridden. I expected more development in Moiraine and Siuan as Aes Sedai, and was let down at its abrupt ending. The book was, contrary to Jordan's writing style, narrow and short in scope as it did not span that long a time period. I also hope any more prequels will further elaborate on the hunt for the Dragon Reborn we were all so anxious to go on, rather than focusing on politics and the meeting of two minor, albeit important, characters.
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Summary: Clothing and Landscapes.
Review: This is the last straw. Another book filled with landscapes and women's dresses. I am very disappointed with Jordan's efforts in his last few books. The series started out strong with wonderful characters and an interesting world and is now directionless. I can't believe there are good reviews of this book! If you have read the series it revealed very little that wasn't already in the previous books and really didn't give you an insight into Lan and Moiraine. The way that Lan becomes Moiraine's warder would have been very interesting but I thought that it was not developed well and was very weak. I could care less about the intricacies and intrigue of getting a dress made. What did that whole section add to the story?A prequel in a 10 book unfinished series? Ridiculous.
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Summary: To the Reader from TOLEDO, USA
Review: No Prob, a writer who gets quickly to the point is always a refreshing change of pace... 1. Yes, Authority...you're right of course. Robert Jordan has the AUTHORITY to end his series at his own leisure...and in his own way. No argument about that. The problem, dear friend is another... Why should I stick around? I mean, yes, Robert Jordan reserves the right to himself to write WOT the way he does...but hey, i'dont like that way. And i`am you know, the chief reason he CAN write this series is because i pay the bills. Crossroads was dreadful. And this Prequel is just another means to stretch the series...you know, Book eleven will not be due for another three years...and that's simply annoying. 2. But you're right on another point: We, who don't like the series anymore, should stop whining all the time. We should get our butts off here, and start reading other stuff. So, that's the last i have to say about that...i wish you much enjoyment on WOT, but i'am outta here...
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Summary: An interesting glimpse into the past
Review: This is a fascinating glimpse into the world that sets up the WOT series. A battle is raging on the slopes of Dragonmount, and an Aes Sedai seer foretells the birth of the Dragon. But this is twenty years before the first book in the series and we meet Moraine, Suian and Lan before the complex web of relationships is established. We also see the opening moves of the Forsaken and the Black Ajah. For anyone who has been reading the series since the start, this is a book welll worth the time.
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Summary: READERS, decide for yourselves!
Review: First, I'll address the complainers (quickly, I might be attacked for reviewing too slowly). 1)Robert Jordan is the AUTHOR of the WOT series. Webster's defines an author as a "creator" or "originator," and as someone "whose profession is writing books." Therefore, it follows that Mr. Jordan has "AUTHORITY," he owns his vision for the WOT series, and the purpose of his writing is to make a living. So he is certainly entitled to end the series in his own time and in his own way. 2)Authors sometimes take previous works and revise and reissue them. R. J. is not unique in this, Stephen King and Dean Koontz come to mind. Enough said! Now, to NEW SPRING. I HAVE read the novel, and the entire series of the WOT books. NEW SPRING is worth the read. R. J. has a talent for characterization, longtime readers have a vested interest in Moraine, Suian, and Lan as old friends. New readers should meet them. In this prequel, it is fun to see these characters at the beginning - young, not always as wise or self-assured as in the later books. The friendship and high-spirits of Moraine and Suian as "Accepted" are refreshing, and the chemistry between Moraine and Lan on the journey to Chachin is entertaining. This prequel has whet my appetite for the next book, whether it is the second prequel or number eleven in the series. I will stick around for the end!
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Summary: Great book....Could have used a little more cowbell
Review: hell of a good read, but i gotta be honest. This story needed more cowbell. This last one is even better then the first.
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Summary: Robert Jordan at his lightest and fluffiest
Review: This is a light, fluffy read concentrating on Moraine and Siuan in their younger years. It was a fun read once, but does not have the depth and complexity of the Wheel of Time series itself. There are no read surprises or difficult decisions made by any characters. My favorite part of the book was its description of a few of the rituals and magic practiced only by blue sisters. Get this at the library or wait for it in paperback because you won't need to read it again or keep it for reference to the other books.
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Summary: It's Jordan, you either like his style or ya don't.
Review: A New Spring is just like every other Wheel of Time book. A great read! The short story version imo is a better starting point for new readers as the first 200 pages of this new version really caters to current fans more than new ones. A previous reader mentioned that there were inconsitances with characterization from the main books. What he has failed to realise is that the characters in A New Spring are twenty years younger and have not yet matured into the people we now know them as. To potray them as they are in the main series would be bad charterization. Also to all you people who gave this book a one star rating without actually having read the book...GET A LIFE! RJ is the author not you, and he will write the books when and how ever he wants. How about judging a book on its merits and not what you think of the author!
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Summary: Unfortunately, not very entertaining.
Review: Robert Jorden has written in way too many inconsistentcies into his series. I truly don't believe he remembers everything he's written himself, and he has begun to betray his own characterizations. It's all very distracting, and makes for an ultimately unsatisfactory read.
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Summary: NEW SPRING A KINDLY ADDITION TO THE SERIES
Review: I've only been reading the wheel of time for a year, so I've only gotten to the Lord of Chaos. So New Spring was the fist title that I actually had to wait patienly for, but It was well worth the wait. It provides a deep insight to the White Tower, and Lan Mandragoran. I myself have almost fallen in love with the character Moiraine Damodred, and was extremely thrilled that Robert Jorden had resurrected her for New Spring...lets hope its not the last time. Robert Jordan, You 'da Man!
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