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Summary: No longer any doubt. Jordan must be getting paid by the page
Review: The first 200 pages are a recap of book 6. The next 300 are just plain boring and finally one ends up with 200 pages of some action. In the other books Jordan was also long winded in parts but the books were usually filled with excitement. Jordan should have began with page 500 or so and developed the story line from there. Unfortunately, most of us are left waiting for book 8 because of the ending and not from enjoying this one and looking forward to the next. I believe that Robert Jordan is one of the best fantasy writers out there but book 7 was a clear disappointment. To think that we have to wait for 3 more books (4 or 5 years?) is discouraging to say the least. My advice to any new readers is to wait until the series is over. In the mean time one can read a poor man's Robert Jordan in Terry Goodkind or I would advise Raymond Feist (one of the best and writes trilogies). Mr. Jordan, please end the series while some of us are still young (and then write trilogies)
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Summary: Should I or shouldn't I buy #7?
Review: I went through much of the reviews for book #7 and it's pretty split between the pros and cons.
I'm almost done with #6, and cannot decide if #7 would be worth reading. Maybe skipping it and jumping to #8? Any opinions? As a whole, I give the series (#1 - #6) an 8. That's it
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Summary: Which plot? Where?!
Review: I must first state that I enjoy the world of Randland and it'soccupants. Jordan had the ability to weave believability and 'reality'of characters. I also believe that the 'last book' will be smashing. Now for what I dislike about this series: 1. Getting too long. I think six should have been plenty. Certainly no more than eight.
2. Too many characters. Leave the dead... dead. The Dark One can reincarnate his Chosen? Give me a break.
3. Too many sub-plots to follow with any familiararity. Make another Randland series if you want this many plots going on at once. I'd like to see 'The Adventures of Mat and Perrin' some time in the future.
Again, I must reiterate that I do like the series and there is great potential in the story to still create something truly fantastical. Jordan has proven he can write an excellent story. It is time to bring to plots in line, though. Pull the main characters back together. The Final Battle approaches and time is running out... for Jordan. ps- If you haven't started the series yet... don't. Wait until Mr. Jordan has confirmed which will be the last book and start reading at the next to last. A worthwhile effort and a pleasing story, if not a bit drawn out.
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Summary: The wheel of time
Review: Robert Jordon is a excellent writer! Although he tends to wait a long time inbetween series. That is my only complaint!!!!!
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Summary: Energizer Bunny, Move Over!
Review: Just like the Energizer bunny, this series just keeps ongoing...and going...and going. Personally, I think it has continuedfar longer than it should. The combination of overly intricate sub-plots and the too-long time between releases of each novel has made The Wheel of Time series overly challenging to follow, so that it's no longer enjoyable to read. Hopefully, Mr. Jordan will wrap it up soon and move on to something more exciting.
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Summary: Extremely enjoyable & eagerly/impatiently awaiting the next.
Review: To date, the series has been so intricate and exciting, itsincredible. I find that when a new book in the series comes out I ammore tired than usual. The reason being I end up staying awake to the wee hours of the night reading, unable to put the book down. I must say I am impatiently awaiting the 8th, I need to know what's. Imagine if Rob decided not to continue....there would be a void.
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Summary: Nice, not thrilling, but nice
Review: Okay, let's look at this book in context. First off, Jordan isa very good author, very good, but this book seemed to me to be forthe first half, a recap of the previous story. Thet did not appeal to me. I was looking for more of a continuation of the story, lets face it, we know what happened in book 6, we all read it. By this time in the story, no one will pick this book up and try to understand what has gone before, and if they do, I feel sorry for them. They have missed so much. So for me, yes I liked the book, it was a quick RJ fix, but as a novel, it was the less fufilling of them all. I got more of a kick out of his short story A Strike At Shayol Ghul than I did for this one. Let me end by saying, RJ, don't let the pressure of publishers or fans get to you.write how you want to, because I very much believe this book came out to satisfy both your fans and your publishers. I want the old RJ back, give me a continuation of Rand and Co.'s Saga. Thanks, James
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Summary: Where's da beef
Review: OK, For those of us masochists that have been waiting for the next installation of this interminable series that started with such promise, please let us know when we can plunk down 25-30$ for the next installment of the Rand 'can't be a man', Mat 'when will he show his real power', White Tower 'man haters' , show
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Summary: A let-down.
Review: The latest, and worst of the series. Jordan and his Editor need to go on a long retreat together and get the series back on track.
I truly don't mind waiting for a good book. The series can recover from one lousy book It can not recover from multiple bad books.
Tor has got to be willing to make Jordan rewrite--not just write--his books. And then they have to have an editor who's willing to work to get the series on track, and finished.
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Summary: Keeps going...thankfully!
Review: I read about everyone complaining about this series is going on too long, but I don't understand why they are indignant. Each book is totally different from the last. Admitedly, book 7 was not as great as the others because it seemed to be a bridging book to lead into book 8. However, it still kept me gripped to the last. The way Robert Jordan potrays the characters is amazing and had me re-reading all the books three times. Instead of near-god heroes and heroines, the characters are believable and have real-life problems. Jordans amazing style of writing lets the readers actually know the characters in a way that even Tolkein couldn't manage. Jordan has the ability to let the reader feel like Rand as he goes insane and to identify with Mat's confusion about women in an extraordinary way. The reader follows the characters through the many clever subplots while never losing an exciting plot and a rich background.
The many subplots Jordan incorporates lends to the realism of the series a great deal. These subplots also take some of the lime light off of the main character, Rand. However, this is a good thing because it thickens the secondary characters in a way that I have never seen in a book before.
Often I have read fantasy books without any historical background. Not so with Jordan's series. The world in which the characters interact is huge and detailed. This is probably the only series I have read with an actual history.
In conclusion, this series is clearly the best I have ever read. All my friends agree. A definite MUST READ!! The only bad thing about this series is that it has to eventually end. . . .
P.S. For all you out there who complain of the series running too long, I think you need to read harder into the subplots and foreshadowing. I read the series multiple times and came out with more understanding and new insights on the material.
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