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Summary: Fascinating
Review: There is only one complaint in RJ's works: they all have a slow start. I do not complain about all the time we spend waiting, because I am one of the luckier people: I discovered the Wheel of Time only about a month ago. Finished them all until part 7, though. CoS will follow soon. But of course, soon I'll get to the final torture: waiting until PoD is released in Holland. I suppose people in English-languaged-countries do not know about THEIR luck: WE IN HOLLAND HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL ALL THOSE DAMNED 900-PAGED BOOKS ARE TRANSLATED!!!! Remember that, and dont complain anymore. I, and a lot of others, have to wait until fall 1999 to read Path of Daggers.Who is the most interesting person of the story? Lanfear of course. Does she really love LTT for the person he is or for the power he has? I thought she only loved her ambition and power, but I cant believe she'd torture Egwene and Avi because of ambition. She was really jealous... and she really wants Rands' (and LTT's! ! ) love. So: a fascinating person. I was angry on Jordan when he let her disappear with Moiraine. She isnt dead, I just know, but she will not be on for a while. And thats a pity, because I enjoy her appearance in the story. A fascinating series!
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Summary: This series is the best since Tolkien, if not better.
Review: This fifth book in what I rate as the best series that I have ever read(and I have read a fair bit) is easily one of the best, maybe with Book 3 or 4 besting it. But still, this book cranks! It deserves the 10 that most normal people would give it. I must say I was not all that pleased when Moiraine was killed, but it was an excellent plot twist. And to anyone who says that the Forsaken being killed off is bad, what do you think Rand al'Thor's purpose is? He must kill as many Forsaken as possible before Tar'mon Gaidon, otherwise he would be easily overpowered. I love this series, and I am currently reading Lord of Chaos, Book 6. It seems to be just as good as the last 5, if not better. Rand is concentrating on Illian, getting ready to trap(and hopefully kill) the evil Forsaken Sammael. But back to the one I'm supposed to be talking about, The Fires Of Heaven. I wondered, while reading, why nothing was mentioned of Perrin and Faile back in the Two Rivers. I quite liked that effect in the previous books, going from person to person, place to place.But I'll stop moping now and get on with the review. The Aes Sedai in Salidar, I hope, will overpower Elaida do'Avriny a'Roihan and bring the White Tower back together. Speaking of Aes Sedai and the One Power, I liked the balefire battle between Rand and Rahvin at the end. Even the Dark One himself cannot reach back in time. Overall, this book is easily one of the best I have read, and Robert Jordan would rival Tolkien as the best fantasy writer in history any day(in my opinion anyway), and The Fires Of Heaven deserves the whopping 10 I give it.
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Summary: I loved these books!!!!!
Review: this is by far the best series of books i have ever read. I'm on my third time through them. the only thing i don't like is the wait. my first time through, i had to wait for book 7. And i'll be waiting for book 8 when I finish the series. I just hope book 8 is out soon. I hate the wait.
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Summary: The Fifth book is terminal cancer to what was a great saga
Review: This book was awful. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books and would give them 10's, and the third as well. The fourth started good and slowed by the end, giving signs to the decay of the story that was to become the fifth book. While the complexity of the plots and the overall storyline are attractive, Jordan has slowed the book so bad that even when Rand was battling the Shaido, I could easily put the book down for a few days. There is never a sense of suspense or panic, I was certain throughout my reading that no major character would die, it was a matter of seeing how the events played out. As for the characters themselves, the descriptions are cut and paste from one book to the next, they never evolve, and even though we no how they will react, we are reminded every other line. Jordan has also worked into the story an absolutely horrendous relationship between men and women, that is the same with every couple. No good questions are answered from the last book, and we are left with more at the end of this one. Anyone who dares rival the works of Tolkein to this verbose, out of touch writer needs to take some creative writng courses and get a good mental exam. For me, this series is done.
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Summary: I'd really like to get to the end of the series...
Review: I love Robert Jordan's books SO much...they have all the detail of Tolkein. In fact RJ IS the new TOLKEIN. BUT, Tolkein knew when to wrap a story up, and Robert Jordan hasn't got a clue. The series has been running for too long now and I can't believe we have another three or four to go. I would beg RJ to hurry up and finish the series off because my wallet, and my patience is running out.
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Summary: Outstanding series the best since THE WHITE GOLD WEILDER.
Review: tHE INTRCATENESS OF THESE BOOKS IS AMAZING I HAVE NOT READ A SERIES THIS GOOD IN A LONG TIME MY THANKS TO JORDEN ON A JOB WELL DONE.
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Summary: IMHO
Review: Temporarily out of reading material, I happened to pick up two books, the first in Robert Jordan`s Wheel of Time series, and George R. R. Martin's 'Game of Thrones'. I read the Jordan book first and was very disappointed, especially knowing that I was going to attempt to read the entire series. But, I looked at all the books that he had put out and figured with all that writing he HAD to have gotten better with practice. Then I read 'Game of Thrones'. My god, read that book. It is amazing. Anyway, back to WOT. Having just finished volume five I feel I have to comment. Who are all these people giving these books 9's and 10's? I dont care about the length of the series or the books themselves, as long as the story MOVES. The story drags, even though there are some nice scenes hidden here and there. The characters remain one-dimensional, the soap-opera tendencies are overblown, and Jordan has a SERIOUS case of David Eddings disease (his cutsey men vs. women arguments). And judging by the comments of others, I am not the only one finding this three women sharing Rand a bit disturbing. Is there any real suspense in this series? I dont think so. Is Rand REALLY going to go mad? No. Is anyone we care about going to die? No. Is the Dark Lord going to win in the end? No. Has this series broken any new ground in any way? No. Looking ahead, even fans are moaning about the next two volumes of the series, not a good sign when I am not exactly enthralled already. My recommendation: if you haven't started this series, don't. Read Tolkien, read Donaldson, read Martin, hell even read Eddings first series. Stay away. All who enter are damned.
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Summary: The Qat sez Jordan Rules
Review: The Fires of Heaven, if not the best book of the WoT so far, is very close. (I liked The Shadow Rising alot too). Anyone who thinks that Jordan's books are boring shouldn't have ever finished The Great Hunt. I mean if you got this far and you are sickened with it, I can't believe that you weren't already puking with The "Great" Hunt. Anyway, this book ruled supreme. I love what Rand can do, and the whole traveling show thing with Nynaeve, Birgitte, and Elayne (NtM Thom) was great, even though in The Shadow Rising the only thing I didn't like the the west coast work of the Accepted (like in Tarabon). Jordan's descriptions are unparalelled and interesting, not boring. I have just ordered Lord of Chaos and A Crown of Swords. I hope LoC is as good as they say. . .and a new Amyrlin Seat?? THANK THE LIGHT!
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Summary: The crowning achievement of the Wheel of Time series.
Review: Jordan's atmosphere is at its peak in this installment of the Wheel of Time series. Never have I had to stay up this late so many nights in a row for a single book. Jordan's incredible discriptions pale that of all other authors of which I have had the pleasure to read. Rarely, if ever, have I had such a thirst for the next volume of any series. This is a dazzling display of the creative epics that Jordan continues to scribe for fantasy fanatics to read over and over again. It is in any sense a pure triumph and a welcome edition to the Wheel of Time. It is also the only book in years to bring this reader to tears on numerous occasions. Beautifully written.
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Summary: The BEST book of the Best Series in the World
Review: I absolutely adore this series, and The Fires of Heaven is the absolute best. This series is the best I have ever read-- and I read a lot. This series has made a hole in my heart and stuck itself in... It is impossible to forget. The Eye of the World was the first fantasy book that I ever read, and I picked it up thinking that I would get a book full of witches, magic, and elves. Instead, I got the best books ever! Jordan's characters are teriffic. They are vividly real, and they are often so funny that I laugh out loud while reading them. The world is detailed, and I absolutely love the One Power and the Aes Sedai. It is the best magic of any series that I've ever seen... And the Fires of Heaven is the best book of the series. The Aiel are teriffic, especially Aviendha. I love how she and Rand get together... The plot is teriffic, and Rhuidean was a nice addition. I am sad that Moiraine is dead and Lan is gone... but I expect that Moiraine will reappear soon! All I can say is: don't listen to those people who say that Jordan copied Terry Brooks or Tolkien. If you haven't read it-- GO BUY THIS BOOK!
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