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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
I'm continuing my re-reading of the series and what follows is a series of notes to help me remember what happens in each book. So. Spoilers.
The Prologue has the first PoV chapter from Lan since... New Spring...maybe.
Semirhage escaped through a Gateway before Rand’s Balefire destroyed everything and everyone in her fortress, including Aran’gar, one of The Chosen.
“To a wolf, a thing was what it was. Why go through so much effort to change it into something else?” (7)
The man who gave Rand and Mat a ride to some town in the 1st book is named Almand. I know this because he makes a reappearance in this book. There seems to be a lot calling back to early moments of the series in these last two books. Sanderson’s doing perhaps?
Another is Suain’s ability to see a glow around ta’veren. She saw such a one around Rand when she saw him in the distance in the 2nd book and she sees it again when he shows up at The White Tower.
The chapters in this, the longest book, are much shorter.
It just occurred to me that Mat’s memories may be like Rand’s once-upon-a-time madness; memories of his previous lives.
On page 237, Elayne returns after 1? 2? Books.
Rand becoming who he needs to be is stopping food from spoiling and clearing up the weather. This seems to be the first time he’s directly fought against The Dark One.
“..harder than winter molasses.” (287)
Has Rand channeled yet? Does it still make him sick? As of page 572, no.
Rodel battles with the Trollocs acting as the vanguard of The Last Battle. This battle isn’t its own chapter but scenes that run for pages within another chapter.
Galad wants to battle Perrin because he must pay for killing two of The Children. But during a parely, he recognized Morgase and her secret is no more. So she is chosen as the judge for Perrin’s trail instead of them battling.
Elayne is reunited with Galad and Morgase.
Mat visits Perrin, too. Have the Big Three been apart since book three?
We see the Black Tower for the first time in a few books.
With the revelation that there are supporters of Taim Vs supports of Logain, The Black Tower is split just as the White did.
Aviendha goes back to Rhuidean and sees the Aiel’s future. In it there are men with flashlights and cars. This is the first overt hint that the WoT takes place on Earth, either in the past or future, since time is cyclical, they’re one in the same.
The Foxes are CREEPY! I read it at night and made it even more so.
I knew it was coming but the suddenness, the matter-of-factness of Mat’s eye being ripped out was startling.
Moraine is rescued. After Mat loses his eye, they have to flee. Noal is revealed to be Jain Farstrider and he sacrifices himself so that Thom, Mat, and Moraine can escape. Mat used the spear he was given the last time he was here to escape.
I thought Moraine was rescued much sooner than book 13. Shows what I knew.
Spoiler
The Prologue has the first PoV chapter from Lan since... New Spring...maybe.
Semirhage escaped through a Gateway before Rand’s Balefire destroyed everything and everyone in her fortress, including Aran’gar, one of The Chosen.
“To a wolf, a thing was what it was. Why go through so much effort to change it into something else?” (7)
The man who gave Rand and Mat a ride to some town in the 1st book is named Almand. I know this because he makes a reappearance in this book. There seems to be a lot calling back to early moments of the series in these last two books. Sanderson’s doing perhaps?
Another is Suain’s ability to see a glow around ta’veren. She saw such a one around Rand when she saw him in the distance in the 2nd book and she sees it again when he shows up at The White Tower.
The chapters in this, the longest book, are much shorter.
It just occurred to me that Mat’s memories may be like Rand’s once-upon-a-time madness; memories of his previous lives.
On page 237, Elayne returns after 1? 2? Books.
Rand becoming who he needs to be is stopping food from spoiling and clearing up the weather. This seems to be the first time he’s directly fought against The Dark One.
“..harder than winter molasses.” (287)
Has Rand channeled yet? Does it still make him sick? As of page 572, no.
Rodel battles with the Trollocs acting as the vanguard of The Last Battle. This battle isn’t its own chapter but scenes that run for pages within another chapter.
Galad wants to battle Perrin because he must pay for killing two of The Children. But during a parely, he recognized Morgase and her secret is no more. So she is chosen as the judge for Perrin’s trail instead of them battling.
Elayne is reunited with Galad and Morgase.
Mat visits Perrin, too. Have the Big Three been apart since book three?
We see the Black Tower for the first time in a few books.
With the revelation that there are supporters of Taim Vs supports of Logain, The Black Tower is split just as the White did.
Aviendha goes back to Rhuidean and sees the Aiel’s future. In it there are men with flashlights and cars. This is the first overt hint that the WoT takes place on Earth, either in the past or future, since time is cyclical, they’re one in the same.
The Foxes are CREEPY! I read it at night and made it even more so.
I knew it was coming but the suddenness, the matter-of-factness of Mat’s eye being ripped out was startling.
Moraine is rescued. After Mat loses his eye, they have to flee. Noal is revealed to be Jain Farstrider and he sacrifices himself so that Thom, Mat, and Moraine can escape. Mat used the spear he was given the last time he was here to escape.
I thought Moraine was rescued much sooner than book 13. Shows what I knew.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Towers of Midnight was a wonderful read. I feel like a mother (or teacher) who gets to experience beloved children "all grown up". The Last Battle is almost on hand - and I finally feel like our heroes are ready for the tasks ahead. I'm still annoyed with Lan, who was a favorite early on, but I'm holding out hope for him.
I was leery of having someone else write the final installments of a huge series like this - while also being absurdly thankful that SOMEONE would provide closure. Sanderson have a few spots where I felt he didn't have the characters dead on (especially Mat, mid book), but those spots didn't eliminate the giddy joy I felt being part of their lives again.
So - when does he final book arrive??
I was leery of having someone else write the final installments of a huge series like this - while also being absurdly thankful that SOMEONE would provide closure. Sanderson have a few spots where I felt he didn't have the characters dead on (especially Mat, mid book), but those spots didn't eliminate the giddy joy I felt being part of their lives again.
So - when does he final book arrive??
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well that was certainly eventful. This is basically everything you'd ever want from the middle of a book. If the last book was the book of Egwane (and in hindsight, Rand) then this book is the book of Perrin and Mat.
The whole book is a cleanup and setup which, after the crazy messy awesomeness of the last book, was sorely needed. But I like a good mess and so this was not as good from a pure thrill standpoint. It is, however, still better than most of the books before it in the series.
I am concerned that it will all be a little too easy though, now that each character is getting their moment of clarity. I know this isn't ASOIF and I don't think I want anyone to die as miserably as George can make them. I still want the price paid to be believable. One of the best things about the last book is the overwhelming sense of dread and foreboding.
Still, I have no complaints and a lot of praise for the end of this series so far. Brandon is doing a better job than he did with Mistborn when it comes to planting quick but subtle reminders for important events that happened in the past. His writing style just works better for a fast paced but still descriptive world to enjoy.
I cant believe I'm saying this but, now that it's so well paced, I'm actually going to miss having a next book to read. On to the last one with zero doubt that Brandon will stick the landing.
The whole book is a cleanup and setup which, after the crazy messy awesomeness of the last book, was sorely needed. But I like a good mess and so this was not as good from a pure thrill standpoint. It is, however, still better than most of the books before it in the series.
I am concerned that it will all be a little too easy though, now that each character is getting their moment of clarity. I know this isn't ASOIF and I don't think I want anyone to die as miserably as George can make them. I still want the price paid to be believable. One of the best things about the last book is the overwhelming sense of dread and foreboding.
Still, I have no complaints and a lot of praise for the end of this series so far. Brandon is doing a better job than he did with Mistborn when it comes to planting quick but subtle reminders for important events that happened in the past. His writing style just works better for a fast paced but still descriptive world to enjoy.
I cant believe I'm saying this but, now that it's so well paced, I'm actually going to miss having a next book to read. On to the last one with zero doubt that Brandon will stick the landing.
Stuff actually happens! The plot moves! Characters grow and change (well, almost).
One more book to go.
One more book to go.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No