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

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Summary: GREAT BOOK NOT AS FULLFILLING AS PREVIOUS ONES
Review: Robert Jordan is a great author. I've read all of his books and can't get enough of them. This one compared to the other 6 was not what I would fancy as one of his books. I have to agree with many other reviews I've read on this book that it was not nearly as interesting as the first 5. After that his books weren't as fullfilling. I do have to say though that I think he's just building up to a greater theme and he is just laying all the groundwork right now. Hopefully his next book will start getting back to the main plot instead of diving off into all these subplots

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Summary: great book!
Review: great book, as usual. the only problem is that i am having a difficult time finding other fantasy/sci-fi books to read because they pale in comparison to the wheel of time

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Summary: Still going strong
Review: Many people have said that Jordan's series has continued on for too long. I strongly disagree. After reading the seventh book, I am still deeply satisfied with his writing. Jordan's character interaction is the strongest I have ever read in any book. His characters, especially Lan, have continued to develop in such a way to keep the series fresh and entertaining. The later books may get a little chaotic, and some people may not like that, but I believe it strengthens the novels. I look forward to the eighth and last book of the series

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Summary: A lot of fun but very frustrating
Review: Readers that are impatient and eager for a resolution of the many, varied subplots will find COS painful. But those, like myself who enjoy the careful devolopment of inventive new twists and turns will enjoy COS. Truthfully, I am in no hurry to be done with The Wheel of Time, it is too rich and too filled with characters that I have grown attached to. Jordan's tree seems to be branching into more and more new areas, at this rate an ending which ties up all loose ends seems almost unimaginable. I hope Jordan's editors allow him to take his time with the few remaining volumes.

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Summary: Jordan is Awesome
Review: This is by far the most gripping series of books I have ever read. I hope this series goes on FOREVER ! Kill off the Forsaken slowly....and bring back Moiraine-We miss her. I buy the hardback edition of each book and do not sleep until I have finished the book !! I have read these books over and over again....I love them

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Summary: Complex in its own twisted way.
Review: I rate this book at a nine, not because I find the book lacking in any way, but because a perfect 10 fiction book has yet to be achieved. With a few exceptions such as "Doon" or the "Hobbit" series (by J.R.R Tolkien). A crown of Swords may not seem as enjoyable as the other books, but Mr. Jordan needed to put out an informative book to further the plot along. Now Mr. Jordan has added the intriuge and mystery with new charachters and hidden agendas. I was perfectly pleased with the outcome of this book and am eagerly awaiting the next

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Summary: Robert Jordan Milking a Dry Cow
Review: Compared with the rest, 'Crown of Swords' was an unmitigated disappointment. Books 1 to 4 were the most imaginative of this genre that I have read bar Tolkien. Then 5, 6, and 7 emerged which has given rise in my mind that the author is milking this for all its worth. This may be a cash cow Robert, but the milk is getting pretty thin. This 7th teat is getting dryer by the minute. Have pity on yourself, put the cow out to pasture, and find another bovine in your inspired soul for us critics to make a golden effigy with

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Summary: The Most Complicated and Best Plot I Have EVER Read!!!
Review: Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series is the best I have ever read in my life. This book is a fresh release from common fantasy, the kind which usually revolves around wizards, dragons, and the simple hero-takes-all plot. The heroes are often on the very edge of defeat, but by some miraculous bit of luck, they manage to keep their lives, if not always their sanity. This book also features an extremely powerful and mysterious group of women known as Aes Sedai.For those who wish for powerful female charactars, which are rarely featured in the somewhat male-dominated world of fantasy, this book is wonderful. These characters light up and tone down the book to a perfect degree, and it is extremely interesting to follow their separate plots. Aes Sedai are sneaky, royal, amusing-as different as the colors in a rainbow. While most fantasy features male wizards and spells, A Crown of Swords features this all female society who has learned to open themselves to a spiritual light known as Saidar. The central idea is that a MAN has learned to channel. The last time this happened, the world ended. All men who have ever learned to channel have gone insane, but there is one man destined to save the world, and break it again. This man is the Dragon Reborn. The other characters are all trying either to influence, help, or get hundreds of miles away from him. The book is filled with wonderful characters and an extremely complicated plot. It is spicy and sorrowful and even realistic. You can feel real compassion for the characters-feel annoyed, happy, and sad with them. This is a wonderful book, one of the best of the Wheel of Time series. If you enjoy epic fantasy, a long and thrilling read, and mental rollercoaster rides, this one is for you!!!

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Summary: ...and then there were seven!
Review: Well anyone who has stuck it this far is obviously someone who goes for long plot lines, and the fact that this book covers probably less than a week of time gives us all hope for an infinite extension of the series beyond the expected 10 books (didn't book one cover almost a year?). This is an unbelievably happy book - just about everything goes right for anyone we care about, or sucky for the bad guys. The one omission is the much expected reappearance of Moiraine. A couple of new threads and connections keep the plot developing but generally there seemed to be a completing of tasks allowing for a union of pro-Rand characters. I just hope either Jordan or I don't die before he finally winds up this series

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Summary: I waited a long time for it....it was O.K
Review: It was such a long time coming I had re-read the series twice before it was released so that I could remember what the story was all about. my feeling in regards to this book was that it was a filler while Robert figures where he wants to go with the rest of the series. I wonder whether he has become bored with the series or has lost the plot and can't finish it. I think the books have been one of the best series I have ever read but I fear they are taking too long. I am waiting for the next one...now. Stop working on Conan series etc and get back to your origional work