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Summary: Humm.....
Review: I was looking forward to the new book, like all other Jordan fans, but I have to say I was a bit shocked to read the novel, when I got it yesterday. I had expected something to happen, but the book just seems to a turning point leading into the next book. While Jordan did do the guide and the short story, I was hoping for a bit more in the PoD. Also, he is vastly unclear in this novel, maybe the editors hack it I do not know, but he makes like a comment about something that in the last few books took up sections. I admit the pulling apart a weave is nice, as is the oath rod seeming to not one of the 9 rods, but more like the bibles seen in ever court, at least they were mass produced in the age of legends, Rand is still going down a dark path, but he being to see what he is doing I think. I was somewhat angry that we learn nothing of Mat, while we have pages of "filler" about the women in same city. He needed to give that info on the woman but he also dragged it. Most likely Mat will take up a large amount of pages in the next book. Also Lanfear returns I would think is who the new face is. {Pod messed up a number of theories we assumed were true} We have different views of the Oath when what Siuan says and what Verin does is examined. But, Jordan's writing has changed I do not know if good or bad, but he does not leave out parts like in other novels, more that he changing his mind sometimes on the same page of the book. I do not know why the book was release in turth is sounds like either Jordan did not finish it or his editor murdered it.
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Summary: A little resolution now and then would be nice.
Review: I've been an ardent Jordan fan since I began reading this series. I picked up book 8 and tried desperately to like it, but the fact is... I'm no longer convinced that Jordan is going anywhere with this. We're left with hundreds of pages worth of our favorite characters standing around. To make matters worse, Jordan seems determined to keep throwing minor characters at us left and right till we can't tell our Aiel clan chiefs from our Tearen Highlords. Forget the minor characters and the tedious exposition; it's time for Jordan to start resolving his plethora of subplots or start losing fans.
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Summary: Hey, where's Mat?
Review: I'm disappointed Mat's not in PoD. I mean, what does he do, just lay there under the wall for a couple of weeks?!? Maybe he's unconcious. Anyway, I also think that this book feels like it's missing something, like it isn't quite finished. All in all though, this is a great book.
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Summary: 600 pages of pure nonsense
Review: As a fan of this series from the time the first book was released, I was highly anticipating (for some time obviously) the release of PoD. I had high hopes for it. Without giving any spoilers, my hopes and expectations were not even close to met. The book rambled about, closed one plot line while introducing four more. One major character had no time devoted to him and the book in general was loose and hurried. A very unfortunate turn for this series which needed a bit of action instead of this yawner. Any fan will want to read it of course but don't set yourself up thinking you'll be satisfied. How long now until the next disappointment? :(
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Summary: The best...
Review: I think this is the best series I've ever read. I've read Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" but it's not as good as this one. To the sorry people who haven't read it yet: Go to your local book store and buy it, NOW!
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Summary: Wait for the Paperback...
Review: Not a whole heck of a lot happens in this book...Rand makes a few appearances, Mat is not in it at all. No big revelations and the storyline barely advances. I think RJ knows his fans will buy the books no matter what he puts on the shelf and will milk this series as long as possible. It came in with a bang but will go out with a whimper.
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Summary: not as good as hi others
Review: WHILE THE BOOK IS GOOD ITS NOT AS GOOD AS SOME OTHERS . WHATS REALLY DISSAPOINTING IS THAT MAT HAS HARDLY BEEN MENTIONED.
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Summary: A major disappointment.
Review: While eargerly awaited by all Jordan fans, "The Path of Daggers" is a major disappointment. Although much better written than "A Crown of Swords", this latest volume does very little to advance the plot or to develop the character of Rand Al'Thor. Indeed, Jordan seems to have absolutely no idea how to develop Rand's character and has him acting rather stupidly, without rhyme, reason or strategy. He may have too many sub-plots going on since he can't even find time to even mention what has happened to Matt. I think that Jordan has just "lost it." He should spend more time deciding on how he wishes to advance the plot than wasting his, and the reader's time, on excrutiatingly slow and arcane machinations. While he may think he's being clever, I think they are a substitute for coherent plot and character development. All in all, a major disappointment - even to this admirer who has followed Jordan's series from the first accidental discovery of his trade back first volume in the store.
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Summary: I'll wait until it comes out in paperback
Review: I've only given this last increment 1 star because I haven't read it yet. Like most reviewers of Amazon, and a lot of fans, I also get quite engrossed in the series. I loved all the drama, magic and suspense. But let it end already. Give Rand a break - let him stay home, marry Elayne, have a few kids, rule the kingdom and have a few parties with his old friends. Doesn't anyone think they're all pretty tired by now? Having to think that Jordan is gearing up for a 9th book leaves me to wonder what else is there to say about these characters and will it be worth it? For those of you who have not read the series, wait for this last installment to come out in paperback. It's more economical, and you won't have to wait another 2 years. It'll also be easier to remember - if I want to start PoD, I'll have to start from book 1 and I don't know if I'm up to reading some 4000 pages yet again.
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Summary: Comparisons?
Review: I have noticed a lot of Tolkien/Jordan comparisons and thought I would add my two cents (which I'm sure is worth exactly that). I am a fan of the WOT series, but I don't find myself so much emotionally involved with characters, as caught up in all of the plots twists. My husband and I recently reread the Lord of the Rings aloud (try it, we discovered more poetry, subplots, information, and subtle characterization than we had previously noticed) and I found myself caring so much about the characters that I was moved to tears by some scenes: when Gandalf was taken by the Balrog, Frodo and Sam on the slopes of Mount Doom, and others. I admit I was in my local bookstore at 9 A.M. on 10/20 to buy Path of Daggers, but Jordan's characters just don't have the emotional impact for me that Tolkien's do. Maybe all of the torturous twists and turns are distracting me from engaging with Rand, Mat, Egwene, Elayne and the rest...maybe I just need to reread all 8 yet again... or maybe Jordan needs a little judicious editing? I don't necessarily think one is a better writer than the other; there are strengths and weaknesses in both series.
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