Reviews

A Memory of Light by Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan

elthebltch's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

matthewr1775's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark inspiring sad tense fast-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

adam_z's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. That was a seriously epic conclusion. I feel like it's hard to review this book by itself, as it is the final chapter in what is really one L-O-N-G 14 volume epic (or 15 volume, if you count the prequel novel). I first began the series over a decade ago & have read it on & off over the years. The first 10 volumes I actually read twice. It feels surreal, not having another Wheel of Time book to begin. I will miss these characters.

There are a lot of polarized reviews of this series - most folks either really love it or hate it. There are a lot of common praises and critiques I see in the reviews of Jordan's series, and the truth of it is that most of the commonly repeated praises/gripes are all correct. This is a massive series with a ton of characters, side plots, details, etc. The author does have his idiosyncrasies, but I'm able to overlook those & enjoy the story just the same.

Is this book the perfect conclusion? It's hard to say. There are some things that I wish were handled differently. Some plot elements were dragged out, while others that I thought deserved more time were rushed & not as satisfying as I would have hoped. I could nitpick this detail or that detail, but realistically speaking, I think anyone who tries to write a 12,000 page story is going to have some difficulty in satisfyingly tying up all lose ends to the satisfaction of all readers.

dmuffins's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

malala_onna's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring 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? N/A

4.75

projectmemo's review against another edition

5.0

It is hard to find the words to describe how much this series means to me now that I've finished it. By the end the characters felt like family and it's a bit sad knowing that I won't be able to continue with them in their future journey. This series is truly one of a kind and what Robert Jordan and later Brandon Sanderson achieved is nothing but absolutely extraordinary. The Wheel of Time has become my favorite series I've ever read.

First re-read: Honestly past Memo here is very, very wise. I have little to add other than that this re-read made fall in love with the series even more - if that is even possible. I've read a ton of books and series in between this re-read, and still The Wheel of Time evokes in me emotions that no other series has been capable of, and probably non ever will. This won't be the last time I read this masterpiece so I'll meet my Emond's field's family again soon, because there are neither beginnings nor endings to the turning of The Wheel of Time; there are only in-betweens.

sir_thaven's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

4.5

heikieesmaa's review against another edition

5.0

Wraps up all the threads, goes through all kinds of madness. The Last Battle is worth its name, truly a battle to end all battles. And the ending must be written by Jordan rather than Sanderson it is just so distinctive.

leslie_r_k's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.75

thejadedhippy's review against another edition

4.0

As with the first time I read this book I am left conflicted at the end. I do think more should have died, and I wish there had been more of an epilogue. Rand just rode off into the sunset? There is something unsatisfying about it, especially after all that built to it.

Original review:

I don't really know how to feel right now. It wasn't really what I expected from talking to others who finished first.


**SPOILERS**


Actually, mostly I'm mad about Egwene. Mad that she, alone of the mains, dies and isn't brought back in some way. Honestly I think I WANTED most of them to die; or none. It feels like a cop-out, I guess.