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gracefulhope's review
3.0
Certain characters are really starting to get on my nerves (*cough* Nynaeve *cough*). Rather than growing up, it seems like they are written to become more annoying. Overall I was glad to see the story move along in a few key ways, but I really wanted to fast-forward through some of the more irritating conversations.
david_vercauteren's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Vomit, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Toxic friendship
alishaairscape's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
stepriot's review
5.0
When I was younger and trying to read this I hated Nynaeve. At this point in the series she and Mat are easily my favorite characters. In any other series Mat would be a trope but in WoT he's a breath of fresh air. He's the only character who is open and honest. With so many failed attempts at subversion and control its nice to have someone like him. Nynaeve's blatant hypocrisy is so sincere I sometimes think she's the only realistic character in the series. Most people do believe they're completely right while they do exactly what they look down at others for. I also think they bring out the best in each other. When they are together they actually feel like family. They can be cold and cruel to each other, but no one else can. It's little and subtle things like that which made this one of my favorite books in the series. It's also one of the more fun, misplaced rape humor and all.
kcrouth's review against another edition
4.0
The saga continues. It is nice, while re-reading this series, to still be surprised and delighted by events forgotten due to the sheer size of this epic tale. Really excellent storytelling and writing.
xsea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dpsax's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hahibbard's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.75
Started out fairly boring, then got really interesting. Well paced for the rest of the book, lots of storylines going on. The ending was pretty fast paced and a bit confusing but I'm excited to read the next one
readingamber's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5