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

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Summary: Robert's multi-volme epic is a feast for fantasy aficionados
Review: Jordan's done it again, adding this new fantastic chapterinto the the Wheel of time series. Jordan's talent forsustaining the difficult combinationn of suspense and resolution, so necessary in a multi-volume series such as this one, is nothing short of remarkable.

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Summary: I am at a loss for words......
Review: As a writer myself, I have come to realize the mental strength and patience required to write a novel of such epic magnitude. I have much of both, and have an understanding of what RJ is going through to bring these fantastic and beautiful books to the readers. But even my patience fled in waiting for book #7 to reach the shelves, and it nearly drove me MAD. But when it finally did, I was so thrilled that I read the book non- stop until I was finished. And then experienced such disapointment that the book was so short, I felt like weeping. I felt that this book was one of the best written in the series, full of the detailed, fantastic characters and engrossing, intricate plots that have become the essence of his books. I can't say enough about it. I think my favorite part is the return of Ishamael, the best of the Forsaken (Yes, he is in the book, if you can figure out who he is). I wish RJ well on the completion of book eight, and look forward to the day when I can find the bliss and sweet release found in the world he has forged for us once again. I humbly thank him, for giving us such a wonderful place to escape to. God Speed.........

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Summary: Where is a good editor when you need one?
Review: After repeated delays and months of speculation, Robert Jordan's newest WoT book, "Crown of Swords," only goes to prove that every good author needs a better editor The first six books of the series were all lengthy, but tightly written. The seventh has suffered, and sadly could have used a great deal of blue pencil. "Crown of Swords" raises the number of plot twists one would expect, but integration has suffered somewhat, and each subplot seems a little too shallow. The success of each preceding volume was largely due to Jordan's ability to enmesh readers with new plot lines as old questions are answered. "Crown of Swords" put few questions to bed, and does not capture the reader's interest as previous books had. If this were the first WoT book that I had read, I might consider stopping here. Of course it is the seventh, so I will await the next volume, hoping it resembles the earlier volume

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Summary: This is amazing!
Review: This is an awesome series. Can I rave enough? I didn't think so. Trust me, trust everyone else, this series is totally and finally and completely addicting! Start at the beginning and I promise you, you will like this

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Summary: better than the last two books.
Review: A seven may not be that good. but I judged this book very harshly because of the pathetic attempt of Robert Jordan at the last two books. It still does not compare to the last two books, but it's the best of the series in terms of leaving you hanging at the end. If the next book is as good as I think it will be then I will forgive jordan for the mistake of the last two. But This book does dive more into the character plots and speech instead of dragging the book on with mindless detail which he accomplished sadly with the last two books. It also has some very interesting plot developments. But still it cannot hold a candle to the first two books. But again, I am judging it very harshly so it is a good read

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Summary: It's not over yet!
Review: Jordan does it again! I started this series when book one came out and I've been hanging on every word ever since. These books can be read over and over again while waiting for the next one! #7 has some very satisfying plot resolutions -- Nynaeve and Lan, Egwene as Amyrlin, and more insight into Elaida's position set up book eight! I just hope we don't have to wait two more years!

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Summary: 7 Yes!!! 8, 9 , 10, 11, 12, 13 ??
Review: After two long years we have a continuation of the series that has, through trick and gile and art, caused americans to read for more than thirty consecutive seconds. It is worth the wait. "A Crown of Swords" is well written, intelligent, and most important after six books, is consistent with the rest of the books in the series. More than any book since book 1, this seventh chapter in the Wheel of Time series lets us feel a part of what has become a fantasty almost as complex as everyday life. It is not real life. There is a magic to fantasty and a magesty and "A Crown of Swords" lets us live for a moment in a larger, more wonderous world. I loved the book. I bought the hardcover, which I never do. I do not regret it. This is a solid book seven. A solid book seven, regardless of the degree of fundemental resolution, or the richness of the characterization, has to beg the question of book eight, nine, and the question of book ten. I am torn. I need a resolution to the saga of Rand Al'Thor, but I do not want it to end. I shudder at the mass of the mass market compilation of the series ten years from now. I want book eight. Now.

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Summary: RJ, write faster
Review: This book will be much appreciated by all RJ fans who have doubtlessly been hopping up and down in excitement over its imminent release. The time in which this book takes place is much more limited than in previous WoT books; about 2 weeks, which should give you an idea of the scope of the series. There wasn't quite as much action as in the previous 6, I think that this book is more of a set up for the next Wot novel. aCos is satisfying, in that several characters get their well-deserved come-uppance, and two key relationships are further developed. However, it is also frustrating because, for all the loose ends that are tied up, there are about one hundred others questions that are created or left unanswered. Read this slowly, because the questions won't be answered for at least another year. All the obssessive RJordan fans out there on the web will have tons to talk about and speculate over in the meantime.

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Summary: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Review: It's short. It's not even 700 pages long. Otherwise, the onlything I didn't like about it was the ending and how it didn't haveenough about Egwene and Perrin. I'm sorry, but I've come to expect nice long chapters about certain characters, and they weren't there. I did like the ending with Rand, but I think that he should have written a little more about Mat and the Seanchen. There was some more evidence to support my theory that Olver is Gaidal Cain reborn, and there was a very touching scene with Nynaeve and Lan. (She finally broke her block) And of course, there was Mat and Briggete. I've been waiting for them to discover each others secret since The Fires of Heaven. However, I must say again that this book was too short, and the next one had better be well over 1000 pages long. It had also be published soon, because I will drive myself insane if it isn't.

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Summary: The greatest novel ever written
Review: I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I found out about this book about a month ago (when the prologue was put on the 'Net) and couldn't stop thinking about it. But now the long wait is over, and everyone who has ever read any sort of Wheel of Time novel has to pick up this!! I have only read part of it (due to exams) and I find it totally amazing. If you are in agony due to some unresolved WOT plotlines, you will find your answers here. If you can't read the novel right away but what to find out what happens to, say, the Asha'man, go to the newsgroup "rec. arts.s-f.written.robert-jordan", as they have practically the entire book on there as spoilers (I myself have been avoiding it as I don't want to spoil the surprises the book has in store for me). Okay, so maybe "Lord of Chaos" (Book 6) may be better, but it gets awfully longwinded at times. "A Crown of Swords", however, never gets like that. You will find great info on all sorts of people and places and things. In conclusion, I'd like to say: You must read this book!!