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The Gathering Storm by Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan
4 reviews
rayofhope's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I've spent the last few years convinced that once I got to the Brandon Sanderson books, I would enjoy this series more. I was proven right, but perhaps not for the reasons I thought.
I do believe that the amount of gender commentary was greatly reduced in this book, and that definitely increased my enjoyment, but I think I also came at this book from a new perspective. The TV show has reignited my love for this world and these characters and see them in a new light.
So, I don't know if I could tell the difference between Jordan and Sanderson's writing. The switch feels fairly seamless to me, although I know other longtime WOT fans don't agree.
Egwene and Rand were the main focuses of this book, and both of them had very profound and epic moments. There were a lot of references to the first book, reflecting on how much each character had changed, that made me feel nostalgic and really drove home the tragedy of being a "Chosen One."
I do believe that the amount of gender commentary was greatly reduced in this book, and that definitely increased my enjoyment, but I think I also came at this book from a new perspective. The TV show has reignited my love for this world and these characters and see them in a new light.
So, I don't know if I could tell the difference between Jordan and Sanderson's writing. The switch feels fairly seamless to me, although I know other longtime WOT fans don't agree.
Egwene and Rand were the main focuses of this book, and both of them had very profound and epic moments. There were a lot of references to the first book, reflecting on how much each character had changed, that made me feel nostalgic and really drove home the tragedy of being a "Chosen One."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
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
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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