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I finally picked up the Wheel of Time series because I was jonesing so hard for some ASOIAF-like fantasy world. I have to say...well, it's really nothing like ASOIAF, but of course it's unfair to compare the two series. Let's just talk about my impression of this one book.
Characters, setting, and writing are all mediocre at the very best, but pacing is EXCELLENT. I tore through this book in a couple of days and could not bear to look away from it. The reading experience is akin to eating Twix ba ...more
Characters, setting, and writing are all mediocre at the very best, but pacing is EXCELLENT. I tore through this book in a couple of days and could not bear to look away from it. The reading experience is akin to eating Twix ba ...more
Early on many encouraged me to read the WoT series; however, I have a personal rule about reading any book that is part of series unless all the volumes in that series have been published. When RJ died before finishing his epic, I felt justified. After hearing Brandon Sanderson was finishing the series however, I contemplated reading it and finally began a month ago. I finished the first installment today.
I admire the world building, the dual-istic yet exclusive magical essence at odds with itse ...more
I admire the world building, the dual-istic yet exclusive magical essence at odds with itse ...more
I found the character development to be awkward and often it felt painstakenly slow only to suddenly be rushed into some revelation about the character that seemed out place. Even when a particular character did develop I don't think I ever found myself loving them which for me is often essential to how I will enjoy a book. Same with certain conflict resolutions that came far too easily and with a rushed, often inadequate, explanation.
Positives: For one the world which this book creates was quit ...more
Positives: For one the world which this book creates was quit ...more
I am rereading these as the final book gets closer to being published. It's been about 15 years since I read any of the series, I'm amused by what I remember and what I''ve forgotten, but I'm still absolutely loving the books.
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Will be liked by those who like fantasy series.
Nov 25, 2010
Aaron
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