lordofavalon Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 to be honest, i'm a huge fan of WoT, it is by far my favorite series I've read. I understand its flaws and acknowledge them, but it doesn't change the fact that I enjoyed every book I read. and what I mean by that is, while reading each book for the first time, I loved each one. yes , even CoT. it wasn't until after it was over that I was dissapointed. but i love the journey the characters go on. Even on rereads, I see the flaws, but I just don't care anymore, I just love the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I wouldn't call Dylanfanatic an apologist. Yet he calls it one of the best epic fantasies he read this year...Caveat here: I haven't read many epic fantasies this year. I've read the following (or at least the ones that come to mind):Peter Brett, The Warded ManBrandon Sanderson, WarbreakerBakker's The Judging Eye was originally read back in Nov. 2008, but I did re-read it in January.David Anthony Durham, The Other LandsAnd that's about it for 2009 epic fantasy releases. Out of these, Bakker's was slightly better, with TGS being on par with Durham's second epic fantasy in terms of what I enjoyed. Not much to make a huge case, as it may be damning with faint praise more than anything else ;)But yes, I did enjoy it more than I suspected I might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gormenghast Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You forget Erikson :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 So I did. Like I said, it was off the top of my head...even if DoD is about two feet away from me on a shelf :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk of the Poppy Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I see. So if someone disagrees with you, they're rabid fanatics?No - if someone writes.....Saying you "enjoy" the books is very different from being a "fan" of the books.Personally, with Wheel of Time being my favorite fantasy series for about 20 years, I'd have to say there are no secondary characters, no plotlines of lesser importance, no detail to small or drab or boring......that's a rabid fanatic.Nothing to be ashamed of, the world is full of them.OT - Since I'm not going to read the final trilogy I am reading all the spoiler stuff and discussion.And I have to say I find that just as enjoyable as actually reading the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordofavalon Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 fuck yeasafeway had one copy on the isles and i was able to snag it on my break.time to read :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Well, for what it's worth, my review is up. :)Enjoy the book, you guys! God knows we've been waiting for it for a long time! ;)Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gormenghast Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Looks like one of the best reviews Pat wrote. At least there's plenty of argumentation to justify what he thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just finished writing mine. Had planned on setting to appear right at midnight EDT (or 11 PM my time), but I literally was typing until right at the intended time :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcf Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 My review of TGS - s bit a differing opinion than Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hrmm...after reading first Pat's review and then yours, Ken, I find it fascinating just how differently the three of us interpreted some of the same elements...and how similar we were as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcf Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 yes, it is an interesting comparison. We are near unanimous in some areas...in others, you and I seem to be in relative agreement, with Pat feeling differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionwe1987 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hrmm...after reading first Pat's review and then yours, Ken, I find it fascinating just how differently the three of us interpreted some of the same elements...and how similar we were as well.Yeah, that's pretty funny.Though I can' for the life of me understand Pat's dismissal of the whole male a'dam event. I thought it was great, one of the most pivotal chapters in the series. Pat saw a quick and forgettable use of the a'dam, ignored everything else, and wrote the chapter off.To each his own, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Indeed, while I seem to be more interested in the writing aspects than either one of you :P But yes, that scene seemed fast at first, but when people read it and ponder what happened to cause it to change, I think there'll be some interesting arguments about Rand and a certain force used ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashiara Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I actually feel a lot more excited now, after reading kfc's and DF's reviews. I can't wait for the book to get here. God only knows how long it's going to take, with the post office people being who they are. :thumbsdown: So, is this still going to be a spoiler-free thread for a while, or are you just assuming that everyone bought the book the very moment it was released and read it immediately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcf Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 At this point, I imagine there will be a seperate spoiler thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionwe1987 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Indeed, while I seem to be more interested in the writing aspects than either one of you :P But yes, that scene seemed fast at first, but when people read it and ponder what happened to cause it to change, I think there'll be some interesting arguments about Rand and a certain force used ;)Not just that. The aftermath with Cadsuane makes me think this was just one step in a plan that spans from Sermihage's capture. And the Shadow came so close to success... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 That was my thought as well, that this would be a thread for spoiler-free thoughts on the book as a whole...well, as much as possible. I would think in the next few days, it might be best to start a spoiler thread for discussing specific events and their possible interpretations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaesterLuwin Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just picked up my copy at Walmart, and I will start giving it a proper read tomorrow morning. I just wanted to point out that the alteration to Robert Jordan's "About the Author" section made me very sad. Instead of "he will continue to write until they nail shut his coffin", it's now "he continued to write until his death on September 16, 2007". :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseresz Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 unbelievable.On one side, we have the guy who gave KoD a 10/10 saying its underwhelming.On the other, the apologists are drumming their feet and waving their arms and shouting it's the best damn thing from Lord of Chaos, maybe Shadow Rising.I'm waiting for Wert. and Dylanfan. to arrive with some balance to this...quandary.You have to wait for the real reviews from "normal" people, because these bloggers magically come across "the greatest fantasy book" in almost every week.(No wonder, they do this because this way the publisher sends them free books.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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