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foxwish's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Physical abuse, War, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
surdiablo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
So I had my doubts about this book when I started reading the prologue as I noticed the contrast between Jordan's writing style immediately. Sanderson's style seems much more accessible ( which isn't a con for me ) while it also had terms that looked out of place, like medical aid, institution, etc. so I wondered if I would find the transition too jarring to accept.
<b>I didn't and oh my god, what a fricking rollercoaster it was!!</b>
The best compliment I can give this book, explain how I felt reading it altogether is that it made me reassess my entire rating system! It made me think whether the books in my current favorites-shelf deserve their spots or not ( which they do but this one was on another level! ). It made my heart skip a couple of beats sometimes, it made me cry / teary-eyed twice and that's not something that happens often, books or not. It was such a wild ride with fast paced events one after another, especially when it comes to Rand who is prominently featured alongside Egwene. I think Sanderson got almost everyone and everything right considering the weight he had on his shoulders and the only one who I found atleast a bit uncharacteristic is Mat, where his humour felt a bit forced but he only had 4-5 chapters anyway. As eager as I am to jump into the next book, I don't wanna start it tonight as I feel the need to process and savour everything. It was all a bit too much for me to digest, although I mean that in the best way possible.
<b>I didn't and oh my god, what a fricking rollercoaster it was!!</b>
The best compliment I can give this book, explain how I felt reading it altogether is that it made me reassess my entire rating system! It made me think whether the books in my current favorites-shelf deserve their spots or not ( which they do but this one was on another level! ). It made my heart skip a couple of beats sometimes, it made me cry / teary-eyed twice and that's not something that happens often, books or not. It was such a wild ride with fast paced events one after another, especially when it comes to Rand who is prominently featured alongside Egwene. I think Sanderson got almost everyone and everything right considering the weight he had on his shoulders and the only one who I found atleast a bit uncharacteristic is Mat, where his humour felt a bit forced but he only had 4-5 chapters anyway. As eager as I am to jump into the next book, I don't wanna start it tonight as I feel the need to process and savour everything. It was all a bit too much for me to digest, although I mean that in the best way possible.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, and Slavery
josiah17's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
After (somehow) pushing through the slog, this book is such a welcome read. Knife of Dreams was already a nice improvement, but nothing extraordinary. This however, is probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite Wheel of Time book so far. Sanderson came in and handled everything pretty much perfectly. Probably better than how Jordan would have wrote this book, in my humble opinion. I'm particularly impressed with how Rand was written, and his character finally resonated with me.
I'm glad to say I'm pumped to be reading Wheel of Time again, and I'm ready to see how this series wraps up.
I'm glad to say I'm pumped to be reading Wheel of Time again, and I'm ready to see how this series wraps up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery and Mental illness
katisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have my gripes about this one, but it has to have 5 stars after the epic-ness of the last 25% of the book. So many things started to get wrapped up, we had characters being truly amazing badasses, and prophecies getting fulfilled left and right. And that ending?? Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Slavery
readandfindout's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
On first read in 2017: 5 stars
2023 reread overall rating: 4.5 stars
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars (the .5 is for the Mat portrayal)
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 5 stars
2023 reread overall rating: 4.5 stars
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars (the .5 is for the Mat portrayal)
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Physical abuse, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Slavery, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
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