Rating: 
Summary: Forced Moratorium
Review: A few of the other reviewers have it right when they mention
the unnecessary stall. I would like to know how many books
does it take to get to the final battle. This one contained very little action
with overextended plots to allegedly expand the characters who were present
since book one, for those of us like me who read all of the nine previous books
it did little to do so.So what happens now? I must wait a year or a little more
to try and get reacquainted with Lord Goldeneyes or see how
Mat plans on taming Tuon? I am not sure if I will, there
are other books and my reading interest might suddenly change. This is taking too long.
Rating: 
Summary: What Plot?
Review: Correct me if I am wrong, but at one time this story had a plot, right? In fact, I do recall that plot being rather interesting for about 5, maybe 6 books. However, where has it gone? Can anyone find Robert Jordan's lost plot? It doesn't take a good author an entire 680 page book to setup for the next book, especially when there are 9 previous 600-1,000 page books in the series. Besides, wasn't book 9 also called a setup by some? Hello, are we still paying attention here? If you think that this is just a good setup, why not just establish direct deposit into Robert Joradn's bank account. Really, it'd save you the trip to the bookstore, and it would accomplish just as much plot wise. Then you'd have those extra hours to clean lint from your toenails, or something equally more useful than reading this book. Robert Jordan started the series as an excellent author, captivating the audience. Therefore, either he's sleep writing, or having the novels ghost written. The story has become lost in detail. Jordan now expects his readers to trudge through every trivial event (which for some reason has a great deal to do with people bossing each other around) that goes on in this no longer fascinating world he created. I sped read the first 100 pages at the bookstore, and nothing, I mean NOTHING happened. The story hasn't even caught up to where the other one ended. There is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for such shoddy, lackluster authorship. It would be like Monet drawing a stick figure. We all know he is capable of much, much better. In an interview Jordan states that he can't put as much of the story into the book as he wants. Maybe that is because he is not putting ANY of the story into the books anymore. Is he writing fantasy/action, or the study of pathetically childish characters who can't deal with things like adults? Once again, if you're looking for teeny-bopper style foolish drama, here's the book for you. If not, please save your money and sanity.
Rating:
Summary: 2 years' wait for ... nothing?
Review: One star is being generous. I found the last book moderately entertaining, and looked forward to the next one. Six hundred pages, and the main character appears in approximately 12 of those. Nothing happens, nothing is resolved, nothing changes - an entire book of childish women whining about how stupid men are, and childish men whining about how controlling women are - a candid view of Mr. Jordan's obsessions I could well have done without. The author should spend some of the money he has bilked from his readers and get some therapy instead of shoving his relationship problems down those readers' throats. I don't care how good the hype gets for his next book - I am finished with this lame duck.
Rating:
Summary: Former Fan
Review: I'll make it quick...Dont Waste Your Money!!! I'd give it less than one star if that were possible...Nothing else needs to be said...
Rating:
Summary: As slow as it gets
Review: This has to have been one of my favorite series of all time. I couldn't wait for this one to be to show up at more door! How disapointing. Now the Wheel of Time series is a deep story wih lots of detail, and thats what makes it great. But this book, is ALL detail. There isn't one advancement to the storyline. The writing is still as good as ever, but its gotten way to slow. The story the characters find themselves in the beginning of the novel are nearly unchanged throught the story. This one in no way is need to keep up in the series, in fact, this one didn't change anything from book 9, so if you read that one, you are just as cought up with anyone who read this book.
Rating:
Summary: I feel violated after spending the $$ for this garbage
Review: After reading this plodding, tedious, annoying, and totally unnecessary book, I have come to the conclusion that I will never read another book by Robert Jordan. The Dark One might win and turn the the White Tower into his harem, Lanfear might come back and start dating Loial.... But I'll never find out because Robert Jordan is not getting another freaking cent out of my wallet! I am sure I am not alone.
Rating:
Summary: It's all about the money
Review: I was personally very disappointed by Crossroads of Twilight. It seems increasingly evident that Robert Jordan and his publishers only have a profit in mind when writing this series. There was absolutely nothing of interest in the latest book and I would not recommend this book to anyone. I "was" a diehard Wheel of Time fan, but now I am very disenchanted. For anyone who is interested, George Martin's series is a much better read and it is obvious he cares more for the quality of his work, than the expected profits from who knows how many more sequels Jordan and his money grubbing publishers wish to make.
Rating:
Summary: HA HA HA YOU FOOLS!!!!
Review: You know what I have cleverly done that you folks have not? I have stopped reading these stupid boring long-buck books! Stopped! If you will notice and re-read all the other reviews on his previous books people are always saying, "I will give it just one last chance." "Man, if he does this again..." "Perhaps the NEXT one will be better!" "My patience is wearing thin" "I want my mommy!" I started reading those types of reviews on book 6 for heavens sake. I have not read any more Jordan since book 8. I just could not take it anymore. I will miss the character of Matt dearly. But this whole thing looked to become a life-long endeavor, and I was not up for that. I still think there are story threads from book 3 that have not even been addressed. Anyway to the real point.
Do you realize how many trees have been used up for this insane human named Robert Jordan?!! Jordan who used to be able to say, "They walked to the next town." But now has to say, "The dirt molecules moved ever so slightly as Rand took a step. And Matts shoes touched ever so briefly the soft petals of a Cornbush flower, the same flower ruffled by Nyveveveyr's soft flowing dress. The riveted blue texture of Calvin Cline silk that constantly would never obey the rules of gravity in any circumstance and have to be repeatedly be smoothed. Smooth, like the warm water stream flowing next to them. And then they all took another step..."
I hate jordan. He had it so good for a while, then he just went ape. Speaking of apes. I think Jordan should used some of the green he has taken out of the rainforests and help fund a possible solution to his forest raping tendencies. Yah, just a thought. You know, I have been free of Jordan for three years now, and I feel wonderful! You should join in...
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Summary: RAFA
Review: It's tempting to compare the latest installment of the Wheel of Time series to Seinfeld, the show that professes to be about "nothing". While doing so would be an exaggeration, it would be fair to say that COT could have done its job in many less pages and after much less wait. To be fair, RJ touched on virtually all major characters. To be honest, he didn't give them anything interesting to do. For instance, more than 130 pages and 5 chapters are devoted to Elayne trying on dresses, taking hot baths, and fretting over her pregnancy (and other momentous events in Caemlyn). By the time RJ segued into the next character, I was left to wonder if what I had just read had to do with anything. Similarly, two chapters were devoted to Perrin buying grain and supplies for his army. Come on RJ, buying grain? After the cliff-hanger ending of Winter's Heart, I eagerly looked forward to seeing what Rand would do next. Much to my chagrin, Rand was not mentioned until page 500-something. The few chapters concerning him were all too brief, and he did nothing that merited excitement . With such prodigal use of space, it's no wonder that the pace is even more "glacial" than in previous books. If you think that the last four books were slow, wait till you read COT. By the end of the book, Mat was barely out of Ebou Dar, Perrin was no closer to rescuing Faile (maybe that's a blessing in disguise because frankly I find her annoying), Egwene and the rebel Aes Sedai were still besieging Tar Valon, Rand was sitting on his hands again with Cadsuane shadowing him night and day, Elayne was doing whatever it was that she did in Caemlyn, and we were no closer to Tarmon Gai'don than we had ever been. I'm well aware that this installment supposedly sets the background for the next and final 2 books. The title implies that momentous decisions made here would determine how future events would unfold. So the rebel Aes Sedai's decision
concerning the Black Tower, Perrin's decision concerning the Seanchan, and Rand's decision concerning the Seanchan would have serious repercussions. In fact, throughout the book were sprinkled abundant clues of plans already set or to be set in motion. However, it soon became apparent that RJ had no intention to reveal those plans in COT, except for a tantalizing hint in the epilogue. The epilogue! At best guess, readers will find out in the next installment, which would come out in, oh, 2006 or so. It's amazing that in nearly 700 pages RJ could manage to reveal so little, or at least so little that would satisfy readers. Even RJ's sly, tongue-in-cheek comments and remarks that used to amuse me so much were growing stale. And several times I got the nagging feeling that he was repeating himself. I used to think that when Tarmon Gai'don finally comes around it would be sad because the series would be over. I never thought that it would be ... boring. To be honest, I've had more fun reading the theory posts and predictions on wotmania.com. Perhaps RJ should consider changing his oft-used comment, RAFO - Read And Find Out, to RAFA - Read And Fall Asleep.
Rating:
Summary: More of the same, but at this point I have to know.
Review: Robert Jordan will be the end of me. I started this series back in early college when it first came out and loved it. As it matured it got a bit more complex. The last few books have become dreadfully complex.
In Crossroads of Twilight I was sure he would have to resolve some of the issues. May be have mat & Perrin join up, Rand and the Ashamen, the Seanchan defeated - something. But nope. While his writing still keeps you very in touch with the character; it does go into so much needless detail. Enough already! We know Mat, Perrin and Rand don't know jack about women! Stop spending a chapter in each book reminding us!
I felt the uptick in this book was he spent at least a few minutes with each major character. In the last 3 seemed like he would concentrate on 3 or 4, this one hits all 6-8 pretty well.
Unfortunately so many of the names are similar it is now starting to get difficult to follow. (As if it weren't already).
Jordan does set up some major changes for the next book, I just hope he actually does so. Last thing I want is book 11 to me more set up and book 12 to sum it all up in the last chapter (see S. King novels).
Like a bad relationship. You warn others not to get involved, but once your in you can't seem to break away.
Not the best by any means, but better than the last few.
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