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Summary: There was no 0 star rating
Review: How bad can it get? Much, much worse. Word is that 11 is the minimum. I have resorted to checking them out of the library and skimming them. My suggestion is that you simply keep book 6 in good condition and, every time he comes out with a new number, you simply read book six again and act like you've read his latest instalment. If you want a long series that goes astray, drags on, but actually ends in your lifetime, try Stephen R. Donaldson.
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Summary: The Path of Daggers
Review: This is the best book of the I have ever read. They are very realistice and creative. Robert Jordan is by far one of the best wrighter of his kind.
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Summary: I know how the Dark One feels
Review: I thought the first 4 books of the WOT series were very good. With the Fires of Heavan the series begin to sink into a tiresome bog of needless plot complications, endless travelling about the countryside, skirt adjustments, repetitive characterization, and nothing resembling resolution. The Fires of Heavan was still a good book, but it was a sign of things to come. Lord of Chaos and Crown of Thorns were absolutely dreadful. I've read Crown of Thorns twice and I still can't remember anything that happened in it!In Path of Daggers Jordan shows signs of redeeming himself--sort of like a very faint breeze threatening to break the oppression of a sweltering summer afternoon. While POD is paced even slower than those two previous books, at least a few things begin to happen (that Bowl of the Winds plotline is resolved). And Nynaeve breaks her block in a very unconvincing way (but I'm not complaining about ANYTHING happening in this book). And after 2000(!) or so pages the army finally gets to Tar Valon. Though I strongly suspect that the next book won't even touch on the battle (Jordan does love to tease his loyal readers). It's obvious that Jordan has lost his way. I'm not even sure if he knows were this series is going. The pacing has slowed down to a crawl and we haven't had any good characterization for three books at least. We no longer get to glimpse new facets of these characters, just the same old facets rendered in the exact same ways (Yes, Mr. Jordan, we already know that Elayne, Eqwene and Nynaeve think boys are yucky). I'm giving this book 3 stars by default (I've read a lot of books that were worse), but I'm beginning to see the Dark One's point of view. It might be nice if he destroys RandLand for good--I know I want too.
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Summary: Cool
Review: I'd just like to say, that while I must admit this one was probably the worst, it's still a great deal better than other books I've read. You need to keep in mind the fact that this is book eight. Not the first or the last. It's a filler. Sure, it may get a tad boring, but revel in the fact that there's more coming. I'm not going to criticize the way Jordan writes his books because I'm not nearly as talented at writing as he is. It is disappointing at some parts where he kind of leaves you hanging, like the whole Salidar army reaching Tar Valon at long last, but not beginning the siege, and Elayne finally reaches Caemlyn, but doesn't meet Rand or do anything else. But, there is always #9. The only real problem I have with Jordan's writing is the last two books took so long to come out, and the next one's going to. But hey, he's only human. I remain a faithful reader.
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Summary: Let's Move the Story Forward
Review: This book is a continuation of a trend to slow the storyline. Characters that we care about have gotten mired in the growing complexity of the plot. This was an exceptionally vibrant series that I looked forward to the next installment with eager anticipation. Now it is just another series. If The Eye of the World had moved at the same rate as The Path of Daggers we'd still be waiting for our heroes to leave home and of course none of the other volumes would have been published because we wouldn't have cared. I still have hope for the next installment, the story can be saved. Mr. Jordan please listen to what your fans are saying in these reviews. We cared about this story but we are moving away from it.
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Summary: Ahhhhh
Review: I gave up heroin because of this series far more addictive qualities. Read it. Then remind yourself that you're alive and find a date, wait till next book forsake everything else. Repeat.
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Summary: Welcome back, Jordan!
Review: Because of its predecessor, I, like many fans, was hesitant to buy "Path of Daggers". However, the series has been so good up to "The Crown of Thorns" that I had to have more of the story. Reluctantly, I shelled out the cash and was pleased to find that Jordan is on the move again, albeit a little jumpy. As with the first six books, I spent many late evenings in the Wheel of Time. Great character chemistry is back and the Tower has taken on a great side plot. My only complaint is the "soap opera" scene layout. The book really bounces around. Some of this probably has to do with so many side spins ( the wheel weaves, you know), but for the "first time" wheel reader, it may be difficult to keep up. My advice, if you're thinking on buying "The Path of Daggers": If you have read this far, you have to continue-it's worth it. If you are new to the Wheel, start from the beginning and read them all. Welcome back, Jordan! From a Fan renewed.
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Summary: What's with the ending?
Review: Ok, I've read all eight so far, and each has had it's strong points and it's weak. There was only one real problem with #8, it's ending! I finally get to where the big conflict should be in the book and I glance at the page number and I've got two pages left. The last chapter (all two pages of it) left me feeling let down, where was the rest of the story? At least the book could've ended at a suitable place, not on the brink of battle! No other fantasy writer does this sort of thing, they give their novels endings. #1-7 had endings, what happened to #8. I'm still giving this book 4 stars because it was a good book, I was completely engrossed. Like many have said in other reviews, this novel leaves a lot of unanswered quesitons. Was that Lews Therin that saved Rand? Hopefully #9 will answer these questions, and have an ENDING! Now for the whiners. If you thoght the last few books were terrible, why did you read this one. I don't get it, if you don't like the series I don't recomend you read it.
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Summary: Better than most people say.
Review: People say that The Path of Daggers was a disappointment in comparison to the other books in the series, but I disagree completely - in my opinion, it was very close to the best. A few moments that sent tingles down my spine include seeing the Tower Sitters hunt the Black Ajah, Egwene meeting the Andoran nobles, and the resultant power play in the Hall, and the wonderfully and frighteningly chaotic battle between Rand and the Seanchan. And furthermore, the ending was second only to Lord of Chaos's conclusion - exciting yet puzzling. I can't wait for Winter's Heart!
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Summary: I cant believe all this negative remarks!
Review: Its been a while now, since I first read PoD, but I still remember how I felt when I closed the book. Shivering and craving for more. PoD is one of the best build-ups Ive ever seen. Yes, it sucks that Mat was not in it. Yes, I admit that the part with the Kin and the Seafolk and using the Bowl could have been a lot less tedious, but heck, there's so many interesting things going on here! Think about Cyndane, Cadsuane, Daved Hanlon and his new mission, the Asha'man, the general intruiging between the Forsaken, The freaking Battle of TAR VALON thats about to break out, Halima, and everything. There's SO much going on here; just be patient, shut up and gnaw your nails for Book 9. Its going to be a blast, I promise you. Not every book can be as high standard as the last 200 pages of Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos; and it's still better than most of the books I have *ever* read. I dont get anyway why you guys like Eye of the World anyway. Now *that* was a slow book. If you could bare with that, you can bare with Path of Daggers being a bit slower as well. I bet youre all just impatient! =)
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