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Summary: the WORST book in the series
Review: I am a die hard Robert Jordan fan. I have purchased all of his books, including the books written under pseudonyms. What he wrote in this book could have been accomplished in 4 chapters minus all the rubbish. The story was not advanced, just cluttered. I waited for 2 years anticipating each move in the story only to be severely disappointed. I sincerely hope the next book is not a contract book and has more meat on its pages.
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Summary: And the next installment will be out when?
Review: I've had a few favorite storylines in the past that led to disappointment because the author died without finishing a series of books, but this is the first time I've become worried that **I'll** die of old age before a series gets finished. As good as this series has been, each additional book seems to introduce more plot lines than it resolves, seems to cover a shorter and shorter slice of storyline time, spends more pages re-hashing old details, and uses entirely too much paper and ink in an endless character costume fashion show. Convoluted plot lines are fun to untangle, but not when you need an encyclopedia just to keep track of who's who -- for the (inevitable) next book I challenge Jordan and his publisher to include just a single line in the glossary for *every* named character who has appeared in this series. I'm just glad I borrowed the book to read it.
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Summary: Too much filler, not enough substance
Review: I began reading the WOT series shortly after it came out and was thoroughly hooked. Great story lines, fascinating characters, and a lot of action. Now I'm bored reading his books. The last two or three entries have done nothing but ramble. It's time for Jordan to put some substance back into this series and wrap it up. Stop milking the cash cow and get on with the final battle. Path of Daggers did absolutely nothing. Where's Mat? What the hell happened with the Seachan? All of a sudden that story line ended with some guy crying. Jordan needs to wrap this series up. For those of you writing great reviews I have to disagree.
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Summary: Huge Disappointment
Review: I've been a Jordan fan since the first Wheel of Time Book. The last book wasn't on a par with the others in the series, but the Path of Daggers is a real disappointment. Frankly, it's boring. I couldn't wait for the book to come out to find out what happens next for Rand, Eqwene and Elaine. Unfortunately, I don't think I care any more. His other books were anticipated eagerly, and read quickly. I can't finish this one. I fall asleep after a few pages. I feel cheated. This book reads as though it were written only to seduce faithful readers into spending their money. Save your money and wait for the next book. I promise you won't miss a thing.
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Summary: Robert you owe us big time!!!
Review: I had to read what other people thought of "daggers" before I put my two cents in. After two and a half years of waiting, this is what R.J. gives us? ROBERT!! you owe your fans an apology. I, like many readers, have read and reread the WOT series from book 1 to book 7 because it is a great story. Book 8? Who cares? I didn't think I could say enough about this book,I do not have to. Read the other reviews that are listed for "daggers" and you will get and idea how disapointed fans of WOT are. Robert Jordan you owe your fans BIG TIME. How about Book 9 in 6 months. A story line we could care about,or a hint that you are not milking this story so you can make more money(not that hold that against you... much). If anything I am hurt that I wasted so much enthusiasm for a "chapter" that, while written well and with the expected detail, left me disapointed and not caring if there is another "chapter".
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Summary: Better than the last one, but the series needs to get rollin
Review: This one is an improvement over the last one, but doesn't live up to the tremendous expectations generated by the first several books. I'm sure the effort of creating a complete world with multiple cultures in such detail requires a great deal of work. Jordan is a fantastic writer and and I'm sure he will get back on track; but I just hope it's not going to take 20 years. From the rate at which Rand is conquering countries, it is going to take another 5 books before they can even begin preparing for the final battle.
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Summary: MILLIONS OF WOT FANS DISSAPOINTED!
Review: Myself, along with all the other WOT fans, are very dissapointed with BOOK 8 in the WOT series, It seemed to be a little stagnant, throughout book 7 & 8, I wondered why the plot was dragged along, and was fairly upset that Lan and Nynaeve's relationship isn't more detailed like we would expect it to be....and Mat? What happened to him? Now we (the reader's) have to wait another who knows how long for the 9th!!! (NINE books and counting!!!!) I almost cried with frustration that this book ended so fast without shedding very much light on the whole story!! In any case I can't wait for the conclusion to this series and I know it will be great anyways! And in respect to "The World of Robert Jordan's WOT" book.... I think it was good, but the pictures sucked, well most of them anyways, and there was no mention or picture of MIN! Whats that about anyway? I suggest another book to fill in the gaps this one left, besides it only talks about the first 7 books! MORE MORE MORE!!!
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Summary: Will Jordan ever put down the landing gear?
Review: Jordan seems to "circling" the airport!! The landing lights are on but we do not seem to be descending; only the quality of the books. This books seems to me to be an epilogue to book 7 or a prelude to book 9. Nothing of worth seem to happen or should I say nothing of worth until the final pages in which the pace does, marginally, pick up a bit. I'm a true fan and have read the serious many times, but, come on Mr. Jordan. You've teased us far too long to let us down now!!
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Summary: Snooze-ville
Review: I was very disappointed in this book. The pace is agonizingly slow. Again, the women are much smarter than the men, and all this nonsense would stop if only the men would realize they were idiots and kill themselves.This book also continues Jordan's penchant for introducing new characters with names that are similar to other characters. I read an entire chapter thinking one of the characters was one of the Chosen, when they were actually on the side of Light.
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Summary: Jordan's eighth installment continues action dry spell
Review: Four books after Rand secured the Aiel on his side and still not much is happening. Robert Jordan's eighth book in the Wheel of Time series was long-awaited, but was seriously lacking in many respects from the original four that captured so many readers. First of all, it wasn't finished. Plot lines such as the taking back of Tar Valon and Rand's alliance with Cadsuane were built up throughout the whole book but were never resolved. Instead, Path of Daggers became simply 550 pages of character interaction. There was no clear beginning, for the last one didn't resolve the end either, and certainly no ending. Rather, it was as if the last two Wheel of Time installments have been simply the first two thirds of the real Book Seven; leaving off this time during the rise of action. Despite this irritating type of writing, however, Path of Daggers will indeed sell more than its predecessors. In the interm, readers almost always recommend Eye of the World to their friends and eventually, those new readers are just as hooked as any of us. But contrary to Mr. Jordan's beliefs, the books are not getting any better. In fact, many fans, including this writer, consider this one to be the worst one yet. As a friend said at the book signing last week, "He even had the audacity to leave out Mat Cauthon." My advice to Robert Jordan readers of course buy the book, but read it as what it is: only a part in a larger story. Do not be fooled into believing because Path of Daggers has its own cover, title page, and glossary that book eight is its own entity. As for Mr. Jordan, you proved your gift for fantasy with Eye of the World and since then you've earned both respect and responsibility. That responsibility is to your fans who, no matter how bad you write the next book, will indeed buy it. We're sick and tired of books without plots. More specific advice: make Rand a real character again, not a hated psychopath. Put Mat back in the books. Finish Book Eight's plot quickly at the start to get us into the next one and then develop new situations. And finally, if you even think about leaving a hook in the final book (i.e. not saying whether or not Rand lives) you'll discover firsthand how close we fans have come to discovering balefire. Good luck on the next book and don't make me read a plot-less book again. Sincerely, the last student you talked to in Ann Arbor P.S. May your strength return and your cane become only a scepter once again.
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