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Summary: May the wheel keep on turning...
Review: First off let me say this: DO NOT read this book until you've read the first six books in Wheel of Time Series. Start with THE EYE OF THE WORLD, THE GREAT HUNT, THE DRAGON REBORN, THE SHADOW RISING, THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, LORD OF CHAOS and then A CROWN OF SWORDS... Okay, now that we are through that I must say that I'm not really a sci-fi book reader fan, more of a sci-fi movie watcher...but I saw one of these books and hunted until I got to the first in the series and I must say that I'm truly hooked on sci-fi books. I ordered all seven books and read them back-to-back. I think that's the best way because now I'm waiting for Book #8, THE PATH OF DAGGERS and the waiting is killing me... I'm taking this time though to read books by a coupla other sci-fi writers, such as David Brin, and David Eddings. I've read that these are some pretty decent reads...so while I wait for Jordan's next book in the series, I'm enjoying myself. Ooops, guess I'm supposed to be telling about the book, but I personally think that one has to read these books themselves, and the telling of the story spoils it for me...so all I'm saying is....GO BUY THE WHEEL OF TIME SERIES BY ROBERT JORDAN....Anyone needing to talk about this series or books in general, and can recommend some good sci-fi books and authors can always drop me a line or two or three. :) SMEA
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Summary: This series is one of the best out there!
Review: The whole "Wheel of Time" series is simply an epic saga everyone has to read. It follows the rise of a simple farmer to a near god-like status. Just pray Robert Jordan doesn't die before he finishes this great series. I have read hundreds of fantasy books (and I mean that literally) and not one comes close!
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Summary: A great book, an excellant series!
Review: About a year ago I began reading Fantasy novels, I began with the DragonLance chronicles. Then I moved on to Feist, as I was in the middle of A Darkness at Sethanon a friend brought a beat up old novel of his...The Eye of the World...he strongly suggested I read it...I admit to being very reluctant and read the novel half heartedly. About 2 months after that I picked up this beat up book and re-read it...I had decided to give it another chance...Well..in the last 3 months I have read all 7 books..after book 3 I started buying them instead of borrowing them..What an outstanding series! I'm definately hooked and I'm really enjoying these books. When my friend brought the 2nd and 3rd book over I was leary to continue because of the length of the books...now I find myself thinking, once I reach the end, Is that all? I find the books difficult to put down. Jordan has proven you don't have to have Elves, dwaves, dragons and Mage's to write an excellant fantasy story. P! errin's troubles and the wolves is a brilliant story line. As one who believes wolves are sorely misunderstood and wrongly hated..I love what he is doing with them in his story. I will continue to read these books and as a big Stephen King Fan I'm getting really good at waiting for the next book in a series to appear..I've waited long for the gunslinger books to come out. Kudos to Jordan and a great series of novels!
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Summary: A good buy, but was not on par with the rest of the series
Review: I was a bit disappointed by this book. I enjoy Robert Jordan's WOT series and think it is the best series written to date, but A Crown of Swords was a bit of a let down. Starting with The Lord of Chaos, the books have just had the feel of setting up for something bigger, but nothing ever happens. This book was consideribly smaller than the others and I personally think that Jordan put it out just as a quick fix for his impatient fans. The series has become so immense and is constantly expanding it is hard to see it ending anytime soon. Not that I want it to end. I just want some closure on at least some of the issues. I have read nearly all of the comments from the first book to this one and I must say to all of the losers who rate this series with 1 star "What?? Are you on Crack". This is wonderful reading for anyone! Unfortunately, since we have to wait so long in between books, our anticipation and expectations grow so big, nothing Mr. Jordan could! possibly write will live up to those expectations. None the less, I shall remain a loyal and die-hard fan. Last comment - To all of you who have recommended 'A Game of Thrones'; I totally agree. Anyone who like WOT will love it!
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Summary: Hate to cricicize Jordan, but...
Review: After a lot of soul searching, I've decided to submit my comments on the Wheel of Time series to date. I want to start off by saying that I am a big fan of Robert Jordan. In the WOT series, he has opened up all kinds of new ground with his incredible imagination. Eye of the World was absolutley fantastic. Interesting, exciting, you name it. The Great Hunt was also wonderful, as was The Dragon Reborn and my personal favorite, The Shadow Rising. Then, all of a sudden, kaboom....the last three volumes have ground this once-great series to a halt. Some won't admit it, but it's true. I'm actually questioning whether these volumes came from the same author. Lots of pages, lots of details, but little of consequence or interest. The problem many of us have (based on several other reviews I have read) is that we've all been sucked into the series by the earlier volumes and feel obligated to see this thing through to its conclusion (which, incidentally, may not happen in our li! fetimes). I recently read George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and Guy Gavriel Kay's A Song for Arbonne. One is destined to become a great epic series, the other is a great single-volume epic. What impressed me about both of these books is how there is no waste or tedium in the telling. They are interesting and absorbing throughout. I don't like the idea of criticizing Robert Jordan, because I honestly consider him a genius. All I'm saying is that about halfway through the WOT series, the flavor that initially made it great just sort of disappeared.
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Summary: A great novel...absolutely a wonderful read!
Review: This book was magnificent...even going along with the high standard of the first six books. Robert Jordan takes you even deeper into his wonderful world of fantasy. This book makes you wonder in a way that you dont want to put it down. I loved the great read of this book. I reccomend this series of books (The Wheel of Time) to any fantasy reader...or any reader fairly interested in fantasy. Its intricate plot keeps you want to read and learn more.
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Summary: The book was great but needed the end of it finished
Review: I am a hard core fan of RJ. I have read the whole series through 23 times and still find new things every time. What I had trouble with in this book was, how much stuff was left hanging. I can understand leaving some things open but to much can put you off. I am eagerly awating the 8th book . I feel that it will take well over 6 more books to finish the series. Aside from what RJ left hanging at the end I think the book was great.
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Summary: Better than most authors, but not his personal best.
Review: I've read the entire Wheel of Time series 4 times. I stayed up, bleary eyed and very caffinated, 3 days straight reading his first 3 books. Now that was some good reading! The next couple books were good, but I could put them down. Crown of Swords was just there. It didn't excite me, but I must say, it still far surpassed many other well acclaimed authors. I'd recommend it only to keep up with the story line.
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Summary: The best so far
Review: The best of the series. previous books lacked plot and drive and were often tedious. Again and again the women are stubborn and the men don't understand them, this can get very boring. However there are some excellent ideas and a large range of characters so we all find one we can relate to. I had almost given up on the series before this book but now I eagerly await the next
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Summary: Crown of Swords is the best book yet!
Review: Robert Jordan has outdone himself with this book. I noticed that a few people said that it had too much extra stuff in it...and I don't agree. I am confident that Mr. Jordan will tie it all in with the final book, The Path of Daggers, which is SUPPOSED to release this November (FINALLY!!) Anyway, Crown of Swords is a masterpiece which not only builds on the rest of the series, but introduces you to a whole new aspect of the Wheel of Time world. Mindtraps, Moridin, and the increasing roles of Ar'angar and As'angar. The reintroduction of the Seanchan element is also a wonderful, refreshing addition to the series. Five stars, and those well deserved. Can't wait for The Path of Daggers!! (Book 8)
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