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Summary: Dear Mr. Jordan
Review: I figure I'm about 5,600 pages into this series and while I've been entertained, I must agree with the other 553 reviewers who range from "I love it but it's a bit wordy" to "For the Love of God move the story!" I'm begining to feel taken advantage of. I've never read a series that has both entertained and annoyed me so much, which is a testament to Mr. Jordan's emotional connection with the reader. But everyone has a breaking point. After this much time and effort with relatively little payoff, I must encourage all new readers who are thinking of getting into this series to avoid it at all costs. And for those of us who are just too hooked to let go. Here's hoping we all get to the promised land some day.
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Summary: Good Read
Review: While the Wheel of Time seems to be slowing down a bit with "A Crown of Swords" compared to the pace of the other books it is still a very good read. Rand returns to Cairhein after the Aes Sedae kidnapping. Lan retuns to action and a new character is introduced. Mordin is one of the Forsaken reincarnated or maybe the DO himself. It is hinted that he is Nae'blis and the Dark Ones consort in Randland. The Seachan have taken over the Fortress of Light and make their entrance into Ebou Dar. Nyneave and Elyane have found the Bowl of the Winds with Mat's help and Mat's extreme luck seems to be running out. I think the Daughter of the Nine Moons is going to claim him soon (which I feel is a character already introduced in the series) and she will be normal looking to the eye. Forget nonsence about Mat losing his memory and leading the Seachan army. The High Lady Suroth will be uncovered as a darkfiend when Rand binds the Nine Moons as the prophecy predicted in "The Dragon Reborn"...."What does it mean he shall bind the Nine Moons to him...". This will take place when Mat marries the Daugheter of the Nine Moons as the door Ter' Angreal in "The Swadow Rising" Prophesied. Rand confronts Samual and has a mysterious savior. All in all a good read, but by far one of the slower books in the series.
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Summary: Intricate and Interesting
Review: In an age (is it the third) full of 90 minute Hollywood "thrillers" which leave little room to the imagination and even less to plot quality, A crown of Swords is a refreshing change. Some say the book is too slow and nothing much happens. Perhaps it is slow, but it is intricate and interesting. When you consider World War II took six years, had many battles and even more characters and stories, most of which are untold, can we expect the last battle to be over in a flash? Jordan's characters are so detailed, you almost feel you know them. The sheer political depth of a world-wide conflict cannot, and should not be expressed without the utmost thoroughness. Jordan's depth of character development and understanding of the political and military fabric of the last conflict are unparalleled and worth enjoying, for as long as he chooses to write.
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Summary: Worst of an O.K. series
Review: The plot was pretty well non-existant. The Character development was low and well, it was a basic waste of time. The rest of the series is okay however, and Path of Daggers makes some improvement
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Summary: The Worst of Great Series
Review: Jordon seems to be wandering through much of this book. Neither the protagonists nor the antagonists are further developed. As slow as the build up is, the end comes abruptly just when you thought it should climax, leaving the reader hanging. I imagine Jordon's original draft was too long and the book publisher said cut it in two and sell two books.
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Summary: good, but not great
Review: Jordan has too many plot lines going on. All the different character groups are causing the story to slow down to a snails pace. For this reason I think Jordan should have written written this as another 900 pager. I would advise not getting this book(not gonna happen) until the next one comes out, and then reading them together. Still, the Wheel of Time series is the best Fantasy Series I've ever read, and I've read a lot. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
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Summary: Comparisons
Review: Sufice it to say that I love the book and all the books so far, but I have to say the going has been quite slow. Although you cannot say that it has been boring! I have recently read the second book of the Belegriad by David Eddings and guess what, the characters seem very similar in the two story lines. There is the rescal/thief who loves gambling, a mysterious sorceress with dark hair and regal/queenly bearing, a very big (physically) individual that has an animal aspect to him, a girl or two thrown in who is either a princess or aot so ordinary girl and of course the understated hero. I found the similarities very startaling, and wondered if anyone else had seen the comparison? I still enjoy these books and have bought all of them so far and can't wait to get the 9th book.
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Summary: Get on with the story? Please? We're waiting...
Review: Ok: we know Aes Sedai are arrogant and foolish. We know Aiel are harsh and practical. We know everyone in the whole world is handsome or pretty or fetching. We know that all women hate men, all men hate women, and all women hate each other. After seven books, WE GET THE POINT. We also don't need sketch-artist descriptions of every last detail about every innkeeper and maid and trader in the series. What seems to be forgotten in all this is the fact that there's a STORY that's supposed to be moving along. Looking at what actually occurs in this book, it's a shame it had to be stretched to 700 pages. Remember the pace of the first 3 books, Robert, and please try to get back to it. Some of us would like to see it all wrapped up within the next 12 years.
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Summary: A good addition to the Wheel of Time
Review: I like the Wheel of Time series. The seventh book is not the best of the series. Jordan spent way too much time reviewing who is who, and whats what; instead of jumping right into the story. Not too much happened in this novel. I still think the series is great and to continue the story you have to read this book.
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Summary: Amazing depth!
Review: As always, Robert Jordan can draw in so many fine threads and tie them together in such a way as to leave you pondering their meaning for a good long time. He is the master of rumor, superstition, prejudice, and narrowmindedness in his characters... you want to reach out and slap them sometimes. The phenomenal depth of character this achieves, however, makes his people and places come alive in a way I have never experienced before.
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