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Summary: A Good Book, also a set up for things to come.
Review: Path of daggers was a book worthy of the series. The main bit of information found out in the book is that rand is goin to try to clean Saiden. Other than this I will not give the story away. Pick up a copy and continue the adventures of rand perrin and mat.
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Summary: The characters become more human and into their power
Review: In this part of the Wheel of time cycle the characters of Elayne and Egwen come into their power as queen of Andor and Amyrlin seat. However the gathering of allies around Rand who himself goes through some growth of character and almost looks like a human being once again comes to a standstill. Other side characters such as Faile, Morgase, Perrin and some of the Forsaken develop a more interesting character. I really liked the character developments but for the sake of the story line it is time some thing structural happens in the next volume. The end in which all of a sudden some new storylines (such as the capture of Faile by the Shaido Aiel) develop from nowhere tries to get some pace in the book and it does. But then suddenly the volume is finished in a way I do not even like in weekly soap opera's; a cliffhanger. I hope Jordan does not have similar endings again; he might if he could boost his production to about one book a month, but with intervals of over a year between volumes all the tension built in the final chapter is long forgotten. Please don't do that. Anyway I'll be waiting for the next volume(s) to appear. P.S. Mat will probably marry the heir of Sanchean empire in one or two books (the daughter of nine moons) and bring the Sancheans to Rand, but in this book he is out of the picture.
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Summary: Lighter than a feather!
Review: This book earns five stars just for the fact that it is part of the wheel of time series. The story is great, I love it. Nonetheless, this book by itself doesnt really do much for me, its really slow paced and nothing all that interesting happens in it. It is my belief that after book 9 comes out, readers will be able to go from book 7 (which is kinda slow too, but not THIS much) to book 9 and, almost, not miss a thing. This book really gives me the impression of someone who was having a great time doing something he loved (writing the WOT story) and all of the sudden discovered he did not want to do it any more and that he can't stop either; beacause of the fans or the money or whatever!!! He may have to re-evaluate the situation before he does some irreversible damage to the "Wheel of Time" story. All i can say for the author is that, having the fate of the whole "Wheel of Time" world in your hands must be a great responsibility which generates a great deal of pressure on the bearer.Duty is heavier than a mountain...!
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Summary: What Happened to Mat???
Review: This wasn't a BAD book, it was just a little slow. The thing that annoyed me was that Mat wasn't in it at all. I like Mat, well, today at least. (My favourite character in the series has changed quite a bit. I've liked them all.) I want to know what happened after the building fell down on him. Did the Seanchan take him away to wherever they're from? Did he get up and find Olver? Is he heading the armies of the Seanchan? I want to know!!!! If there had been just a little part about Mat I would have been happy. There wasn't so I'm not. I can't give the book a very good rating just for that.
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Summary: Author looks for end of story gets lost in detail
Review: REAL RATING 2.5 STARS. PAINTS PICTURES WITH WORDS. While the work is in dire need of liposuciton, one of the merits of this book is that it covers a short period of "time" within the "world," describing in detail an intermediate stage of a multi-sided conflict whose outcome will determine the general direction of the post-conflict world. This is an accurate reflection of the real world, as those familiar with the Allies' inner conflicts while fighting Hitler would agree. Jordan authentically captures the complex games played out while lives and national sovereignty are at stake. But at what cost? At the cost of entertainment, which is the fundamental reason why people read/buy works of FICTION; be it fantasy, heroic fantasy, gothic romance, or otherwise. Hence the relatively low rating for this review. Character development is at a standstill. The women have turned terminally catty, the men terminally hen-pecked, the Seanchan, an invasion force of considerable power, have lost impact, and the Thirteen are fueding as though the Dark One no longer directs them, even though the seals are breaking. There is an inconsistency in this weave that harms the story's initial premise: that the Dragon Reborn will have a showdown/armageddon with the Great Evil One. There are enough unresolved conflicts between kingdoms/political entities/ powers that two more books with the detail and pace of The Eye of the World and The Great Hunt could solve them and provide a memorable Last Battle while dispensing with the wardrobe and whining obsession that the talented, albeit distracted, author has filled his last three books with. The Wheel of Time may roll on etrnally, but the interest of readers is finite. Better to finish a series, with the readers begging for more, (see JRR TOLKEIN, Ursula K. Leguinn, or more recently, Robin Hobb) than to drive ones readers away with characters who, showing continual character development in early books, radiate self obsessed neuroses in lieu of heroic or "failed while striving greatly" advancement. Neurotics may be realistic, but they kill entertainment value. When readers lose empathy/admiration for the protagonists, they lose interest in the story. So, Mr Jordan, ENOUGH FOREPLAY ALREADY! You can write, and have few peers. Can you "score?" Focus on plot progression over meaningless detail, and recover many of your recently disillusioned fans. You will make more money in the long run if you sustain your fan base, since they will influence more fans to buy future books. Just ask Stephen King, if you don't believe me. BUT GET ON WITH IT ALREADY!!
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Summary: A boring stale old tale written by a greedy author.
Review: Would give this book 0 or negative stars if that were at all possible... This book is full of useless descriptions which have no relation whatsoever to the book and about 2% of the whole world actually care about. Time after time when you encounter a certain person, a whole page is literally devoted to what the character is wearing. The continuous plot and character add-ons are going nowhere except to lengthen the span of this continually bad series and has no purpose whatsover except to earn the author extra cash. Enough is enough. This worthless pack of dirt has brought me to the conclusion that the ONCE actually interesting series is now dead and cold. If you are interested in fantasy, I suggest Terry Brooks, Terry Goodkind, Tolkien, Robin Hobb, or any other fantasy writer who thinks about the story he/she is writing and NOT his/her wallet.
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Summary: Yawn
Review: Who are all these people? I forgot. I've read this entire series twice, and by the time I get to Path of Daggers, I've already forgotten who everybody is. Most people don't even make it past Fires of Heaven, the legendary "most boring book in the entire series." The man's descriptions and syntax are disturbingly akward for an author who has put out eight books. Jordan's got me "chasing the Dragon", so to speak, and I must read on to the end, but please, god, let the end be soon.
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Summary: Does not match the fast-paced action of earlier books...
Review: Although I admire the storyline that Robert Jordan has driven me into (I read his first book this past April, and already I'm through book 8), I think that he could have condensed this book just a little bit. I was still sucked in, though. I wish he could write faster and drop some of the extra detail.
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Summary: Neverending story
Review: There is absolutely NOTHING happening in this book. And it is a real letdown after the previous seven books in The Wheel of Time-serie. Robert Jordan has done one thing: written 650 pages to satisfy the most eager 'fans' until he can come up with something interesting again. The pity off all this is that I know I will buy the next book too. But if he does not come up with an ending to this saga of his in the space of two more books, I promise to spend my money on something more worthwhile.
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Summary: A Gripping Fireside Tale
Review: To start I must state that Jordan is at best a poor writer, there are many awkward sentences and some very redundant descriptions. If that doesn't bother you, you may very well think (as I do) that Jordan is a MASTERFULL storyteller. This series is involved, gripping, and seems truer to real life than any other fantasy series I have ever read. Jordan's characters practically spring from the pages. His understanding of human nature and the realities of power and conflict are astounding.
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