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Summary: So sad...
Review: I read all of Robert Jordan's books, and even when he releases his next book, I will buy it and read it. But this book is just a reprinted story that they are charging more money for. If you want to read it, just buy Legends.
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Summary: It was good, the first time it was published in Legends!
Review: Robert Jorden has provided with more Proof the he has sold out. My advice to all the other Jordan readers out there is to stop reading now. He will never finish this story and it will probably never go anywhere further plot wise. Go read the "Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin, they seem to actually be going somewhere and get better with each new book.
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Summary: Nice story but old news
Review: I cannot believe this is a top seller.
As other reviewers have said you can find the story for much cheaper elsewhere. You just have to hand it to those marketing guys... They know their businness. The short story itself is fine, so the one star only reflect my opinion of the edition. It's not new, it's not cheap, it's too short, it's not worth it.
The series is fine. Although It was great in the early books but sadly to say, is only in decline now. As many authors have had occasion to learn there's no bitter critic than a disapointed fan. And although The WoT fanbase is still large, he has disappointed a lot of us with the last books. Despite all that, it's still worth the read, and I recommend it. Just don't put too much of your heart in it, and expect too much of the author. He's only human, and who knows maybe he is slowing down so he can jump higher...
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Summary: No Shame
Review: Robert Jordan has finally proven beyond a doubt that he has no shame. I truly pity the poor fools that have paid money for this reprinted crap. There is nothing here that hasn't already been printed years ago in Legends! Bob, do us all a favor and please go away, you lost the ability to write long ago and you aren't fooling anyone. Fanboys, it is over, it ended with book 5 and it will never be like it was. There are a ton of authors out there that still care, RJ just isn't one of them.
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Summary: If you want to read this, go buy Legends
Review: I have already read this story (in Legends) and while I liked the story (in Legends), why should I pay more money to read it again when I already paid money to read it (in Legends)? I had no problem with the first seven books-I was glad when #7 wrapped up Samael(hopefully it did). The eigth book was a little slow, but the ninth picked up again. The tenth book... I read the jacket cover, then the book, then the jacket cover, and realized that nothing from the jacket cover had been resolved(and you barely see Rand, let alone see him "gamble...with himself at stake"). You finally see potential for him get involved with the Asha'man again, but that's it.However- I really thought that Jordan was just telling the story at his own pace, that he was popular enough now the editors would let him do so, and that he built the backstory for his own enjoyment as well as the overall betterment of the series. Then he rewrote a prequel. This material is not new. If fans want to read this, they can go out and buy "Legends: Volume 3" for less money! If Jordan wanted to keep the story going after the Last Battle, he could do so(and a certain foretelling we once saw hints that he plans to do so). If he wanted to write a prequel, he could at least get CLOSE to Tarmon Gai'don first. But this book disappointed me(more because it convinces me he actually has sold out than for a lack of quality. I actually enjoyed New Spring more than CoT). I will continue buying WoT books because the first ones sucked me in. But I fear that when they pound the nails in Mister Jordan's coffin we will still have no conclusion.
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Summary: Cha-Ching!
Review: Thank you Robert Jordan, for giving aspiring fantasy writers everywhere the key to financial freedom: 1. Write a handful of good books, using previous succesful writer's formulas and ideas. (Herbert and Tolkien are especially good influences). 2. Build a rabidly loyal fanbase from step one. Cultivate this by filling your early novels with more plot-lines and unanswered questions than a day-time soap opera. Watch the internet bulletin boards light up with speculation and anticipation for your next books. 3. Phone in your next 5 or 6 books. Your fanbase is so loyal, they won't see the drop in quality, and if they do, they're too blinded to admit it! You can take a few months off at this point; let your editor take the year off...your wife can take it from here. 4. Read a wave of negative reviews for your last book. Mention in interviews you don't read reviews. Then go home and have a nice long cry. Feel free to wipe those tears away with a handful of C-notes, big guy. 5. Once your fantasy series becomes too convoluted due to a lack of outline and a desire to keep royalties pouring in, hurriedly write a prequel to your unfinished series. If they haven't quit reading by now, they'll buy *anything*. 6. Finish your fantasy series before you die. And if you do die before it's finished, two words: GHOST WRITER. fantasy writers never had it so good! YES!
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Summary: Good light read
Review: I enjoyed reading this book. I dont really understand why so many people did'nt like Cross Roads of Twilight. I found that to be a good read also. These books are'nt meant to be profound. Their just entertainment and pretty good at that. This book is worth reading if you have enjoyed the series or are looking for a place to start.
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Summary: Good background that I appreciated.
Review: Well I think that RJ has not lost his magic and that people just don't like delayed gratification. There is a lot more going on than people seem to see. The calm before the storm as it were. Anyhow this book was fine read, it was interesting to find out more background on Siuan, Moiraine, and Lan. We got to see mroe inside their heads, to understand where they are coming from which I think was somewhat lacking in those characters in the WoT. You get a better understanding of the why and how they became the way they are in present WoT.
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Summary: Please stop buying this crap
Review: Bad enough that he did not finish the series, but now he wants you to pay to read prequel.
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Summary: Toilet Paper
Review: He breathed a deep sigh, and began tugging at his long locks of hair. She placed her arms under her breasts and in unison they both yelled: "Enough already finish this damn story!" Jordan has sold out and this is nothing but a cheap attempt to get more money. When he first started this series I was there with Jordan. reading and loving every word. Then after the first three or four books, the story began to drift. The next three books were good, but not great, the last few books have been pretty damn dreadful, When I heard that Jordan was releasing a new book I thought, At last. He'll bring closure to this tale... nope he's now releasing a prequel which only half of the text is new material WTF? Never again! I will not buy another Jordan book and I am abandoning this series. Jordan will never finish it he's simply milking it for money. If you like fantasy then avoid this drivel and instead pick up the Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin. A supeior tale and a superior series.
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