A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, Book 7)

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Summary: seven books and counting...
Review: I am thoroughly enjoying the whole "Wheel of Time" series. When an author creates one long tale that is spread out over several books, inevitably there are some books in the series that are stronger than others. I would classify ACOS as one of the weaker books of the series. I must qualify this by saying that I am hopelessly in thrall to this series and even a "weaker" book still manages to captivate me. Still, this one had the feel of set-up rather than of moving forward. Even though i had waited two years for this one to come out, while reading it, I felt as if I were still waiting. It is a curious feeling to read a book and still feel as if I were waiting for it to happen. On the upside I am intrigued by two new characters, Cadsuane and Moridin. On the downside Rand's confrontation with Sammael seemed almost anticlimactic, it had the effect of a whimper when I expected a bang. I am vey much looking forward to "The Path of Daggers" h! oping that this book moves a little better than 'A Crown of Swords" did.

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Summary: A satisfactory sequel to "Lord of Chaos"
Review: I have noticed that Robert Jordan produces excellent books in a way similar to that of growth spurts. One book will excel in it's portrail of the characters motives, depth and the overal plot. The next book will slightyly fail at this while still being a good read. "Crown of swords" was this to me. It was a good book altogether but too short in it's length and too lacking in constructive content; as a proper follow up to the Cliffhangers of "Lord of Chaos" should be. Now THAT was a good book.

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Summary: Terrific series, but 1-6 were better.
Review: I truly love this series but found this latest one not up to the standards of the first 6. There was a lot of extraneous conversation and description that really had no connection or relevance to the storyline. In this one RJ has really left a lot of subplots hanging in the wind.... and I can't wait until Amazon.com delivers #8 to my door!!

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Summary: A Crown of Swords is Jordan's best book in his series.
Review: Just when I thought Jordan's complex and realistic world couldn't get better, he brings another level to his world. Sure, Tolkien has introduced the world to fantasy, but Jordan has really made me love fantasy. If you are reading this right now, believe me that there is currently no better series out there! I've read the entire series twice and can't wait for the next book.

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Summary: Power and Passion, a Legacy for the Ages...
Review: Jordan's series has powerfully affected all of those who have read it. His work acts as a modern day Star Wars, we have our heroes with their flaws and our heroines with their fantastical personalities and annoying stubbornness. Who can bear the long wait in between each title? Personally, I've been reading since the beginning. I've yet to grow tired or worn out from the long, and to some, tedious novels. Every page of his works has been carefully laid down, planned out, and supplemented with wonderful humor and surprising turns of event. Jordan... You've built a legacy that will stand the test of time, keep it up. Hopefully you're still enjoying what you're doing.

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Summary: Irritating, yet very cool
Review: I have to say, this series is very irritating. The whole Rand Al'Thor storyline is getting on my nerves. Also, the Forsaken are now a joke! This series would have started being pretty bad, except for the supporting characters. The Aiel, Mat, Perrin, Faile, all very fascinating, and the reason I read the books any more. Can't wait until #8 in October!

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Summary: An excellent addition to Jordan's series
Review: Everybody compares Jordan to Tolkein, but lets face it as good as everybody remembers Tolkein, if you were to reread say the Hobbit, you would not be impressed. The Hobbit was a disgusting book and the character himself was a weak little midgit who got lucky and rode a good wave. Jordan develops his characters like Tolkein never did, with almost day to day detail giving you a feel for their actual lives. This book is an excellent add-on to Jordans series, and I almost want him to end it in the next book because I want to know what happens so bad. Jordan (with the exception of a few slightly unrealistic parts) has kept me on the edge of my seat through all the novels, and this one too. Whenever he gets to a point where I really get bored he hooks me again. The crown of swords is a rollercoaster all the way through, and enticing at every turn. The Wheel of Time including the Crown of Swords are the best fantasy series i have ever read, just as Stranger in a Strange Land (by Robert A. Heinlein) is the best Sci-Fi book I have ever read. Jordan is above Tolkein in many ways and proves it in this book.

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Summary: I enjoyed this book but the ending left too much hanging
Review: I read alot of these reviews before I ordered the book, so I was prepared for a book not up to the others. I actually enjoyed it, until it ended. The ending was too abrupt. The great fight set up and then nothing. There were also too many subplots left unfinished. I know somethings need to be left hanging for the start of the next book, but to start looking for the bowl of winds in the previous book and not use it by the end of this one is just too much.

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Summary: Absolutly Stunning!
Review: This is the latest in the series and I would have to say that it is so awesome... Well, I can't put it down. Very greatly developed characters. Same plot, but it seems to get better and better. Definatly a worth reading.

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Summary: not as good as the rest of Wheel of Time
Review: I read Wheel of Time series II, and I read Tolkien. Admittedly, I am not native English speaker but still, Tolkien and Jordan are two completely different storytellers, both of them masters of their craft: Tolkien of language, and Jordan of technology.

I like them both, and will enjoy any book Jordan cares to write. I would only wish that he would spread the action between Ages, and not concentrate on one character in particular.