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Summary: Same Old Formula- Same Old Disappointment
Review: This is yet another disappointing installment of the once-magnificent Wheel of Time Series. Like many, I was completely enthralled by the early books of this series, however the author and publisher seem to be more interested in prolonging the series (and I assume their cash flow) than completing a great work of art. COT, like its immediate predecessors, is a maddening jumble of fragmented plot lines that fail to move the master story ahead in any significant manner. Tor, like the author, has forgotten what made the earlier works in the series great- that each book was a self contained story that had a beginning, middle, and end; but somehow still supported the over riding plot line.At this point, the story may be unsalvagable as is the support of many fans.
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Summary: When is the story going to move forward?
Review: This book is a placekeeper in the story. For all the waiting (2 years)nothing really happens. This whole book could have taken place in a couple of chapters and then moved on. I still like Jordan's writing style but if the next book does not come soon and move the story forward I will be finished reading the series.
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Summary: I can't decide
Review: I personally found this book to be a let-down, when compared to the rest of the series. One of the reasons that I like reading this series is because of the great character, and plot developments that is has; he can make me really feel like I'm right there in the story; this book didn't seem to have much of either of those to me.
This book lived up to it's title, in that almost every character really did experience some sort of crossroads in their life, some marking point that later in the series you can say "Wow, I know why they did that, it was explained to me in book 10.". The biggest problem was that, I don't think, it really needed 672 pages to get to those points.
The most exciting part of this story in my opinion was when Perrin was dealing with the grain sellers - and that's really as exciting as it sounds. Summery:
Some plot and character development - just not much.
No real action.
Could be a lead into a great finish, or a sign that Robert Jordan has lost interest in the series.
I will purchase the last book in the series, even if it is just to finish out my collection.
Don't buy this book if you want tons and tons of action and much development, just wait for book 11 (and hope it's better)
I will give this book three stars, just because it did advance the plot some, and he did a great job describing everything; I gave book nine (Winters Heart) five stars.
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Summary: Why All The Fuss?
Review: I just finished reading the newest installment in the Wheel of Time series, and contrary to what seems to be the popular opinion here, I found it an engaging and enjoyable read. Granted, the book lacked the momentous, earth-shaking events of many of the previous books. I did not find that this detracted from the story in a significant way, however. Rather, it whetted the appetite for what is sure to be a rousing race to the finish line in subsequent entries. I can see that the series is entering its final lap, the shape of the story to come is starting to materialze, and it looks promising. I will be eagerly looking forward to the next installment in the series. Some specific highlights of the book: Mat Cauthon on the move and back in old form again. The stage set for a (surprising?) resolution to the Seanchan plot thread. An interesting twist in the siege of Tar Valon. The title of the book was perhaps the most apt since "The Dragon Reborn." Tuon is the best new character in quite some time. Some lowlights: Perrin's thread was uninspired and a little confusing. Elayne's thread was too short. Too many Aes Sedai, all similar to each other. A few strong representative Aes Sedai characters, instead of a multitude of weak ones would be much better, I think. My favorite villian has gone missing. My primary complaint about the series as a whole is that the amount of time between books is much too long. For material this good, though, I am willing to be patient. I heartily recommend this new book if you are at all interested in a well-written, engaging story.
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Summary: 694 reviews, and only 26 5 stars
Review: Just goes to show that in any group of humans, there are always the credulous and stupid. Robert Jordan is only interested in capitalising on the hunger created through the brilliance of his first three to four books. If he has any shred of pride or dignity, he will sit down and rewrite everything after book three. In that way we'll have a series of about six books that will be Jordan's marvelous legacy for generations, (a la Tolkein). Unfortunately, he is a lazy and greedy "author", with no intention of ever completing this series, and every intention of emptying our pockets.
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Summary: Jordan continues ...
Review: Don't buy this book. Jordan's entire body of work could have made four good books, if professional editing had been practiced by ORBIT. Instead, unprofessional and short sighted marketing has been practiced. ... I understand that Jordan spoke at a conference a couple of years ago at Trinity College, Dublin. (In Ireland, for those of you who don't know). At this conference he declared that he has no intention of ever bringing this tale to a conclusion. It is the neverending story. Unfortunately, this means that Jordan has to create more and more characters, and add more and more threads to the plot, until it becomes far to complex to follow, and far to turgid, and lacking in pace to bear reading it. This is all the more disappointing when one looks back at the first couple of books of this story. They were excellent, and promised a great storytelling career to come. ... This body of work will be no testament to Jordan's acumen as a writer, ... Readers buy a book because they enjoy a story. A story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. If a book is particularly good, then one has that slightly contradictory feeling of elation and disappointment on finishing reading the last page. Nevertheless, as readers, we all eagerly anticipate the last page. Readers want a conclusion, even if it is only temporary, and in set up of a new story. ... Jordan's tale promises a great conclusion, but never delivers. This book is certainly not worth buying. I'd give it negative stars if I could. ...as dead a book as I've ever come across. A bad book, ...
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Summary: Explanation of Four Stars
Review: I thought it was a great set-up for the next
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Summary: WOT Fans...Caveat Emptor
Review: NOVEL. The core meaning of this word means NEW, original, or striking.
Jordan's 'latest' left a bad taste in my mouth; I closed the cover of the 'book' feeling ashamed (again)of the $$ outlay dedicated to its purchase. I feel that readers are no better off after reading the book than before reading it in the respect of seeing this saga to its end.
In my opinion, nothing [or no where near enough] occurred.
And that really is a sad thing. Maybe the 'WOT' [one may insert 'waste' or 'wheel' for the 'W' at your wont]will make that 'Turn' back to respectability and return to the roots of its former greatness as evidenced in the authors first five novels in this epic. we shall see..but definitely not in hardcover...sorry Tor.
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Summary: Save your money
Review: There should be a law against writing a book this boring. Book ten is by far the worst of the series--600+ pages of meaningless conversations and descriptions of dresses. The characters cease to grow, the plot goes nowhere, and Egwene is no closer to attacking the White Tower than she was three books ago. With far too much introspection and no action whatsoever, this book was a waste of trees and my time investment. If you want to know what happens in the book, read the last three pages at the bookstore and save yourself [$$]. Then use that [$$] to invest in a good series...
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Summary: crossroads of coma
Review: This installment of the wheel of time saga has pages, off white pages, the color and texture are that of paper.Paper made from the wood of trees, tall trees perhaps, or maybe small, but tree's none the less. And on these pages there are words, words made with a black substance..maybe ink.
That is pretty much what reading the entire book was like...a total waste of time and space.
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