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mtsmnds's review against another edition
3.0
There is a raw creativity in Robert Jordan that is impressive and shows on the concepts that he created in this series. Some of those concepts will stay with me forever, such as the whole magic system premise and the natural consequences that it t harbors.
The worst downfall is that each one of those great concepts feel underdeveloped, the series delivery on the expectation it creates feels underwhelming in every aspect. Out of each book I left feeling a number of things could be better explored, sometimes feeling it is not progressing, and for a 14 book series that is not something to be taken lightly.
Another issue is the poor character writing. While great in establishing a rich culture, geography and politics background, throughout the series the characters lose distinctive motives, if they had any and it becomes glaring apparent that they rarely even had their own voices, besides a few mannerisms that easily become repetitive in the work’s 12000 pages.
I don’t recommend it, but I’m glad I’ve read this series, for its qualities, and it was a great journey, being my number one go-to to pass the time in buses, trains and planes. The devil lies in figuring out if the pros outweigh the cons, and if you have what it takes to power through so many books and feel little closure in the end.
The worst downfall is that each one of those great concepts feel underdeveloped, the series delivery on the expectation it creates feels underwhelming in every aspect. Out of each book I left feeling a number of things could be better explored, sometimes feeling it is not progressing, and for a 14 book series that is not something to be taken lightly.
Another issue is the poor character writing. While great in establishing a rich culture, geography and politics background, throughout the series the characters lose distinctive motives, if they had any and it becomes glaring apparent that they rarely even had their own voices, besides a few mannerisms that easily become repetitive in the work’s 12000 pages.
I don’t recommend it, but I’m glad I’ve read this series, for its qualities, and it was a great journey, being my number one go-to to pass the time in buses, trains and planes. The devil lies in figuring out if the pros outweigh the cons, and if you have what it takes to power through so many books and feel little closure in the end.
rynetry's review against another edition
5.0
Probably one of the most epic "epic fantasy" books ever written.
In my opinion Sanderson finished the series in a way Jordan couldn't have hoped to.
In my opinion Sanderson finished the series in a way Jordan couldn't have hoped to.
damascus922's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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
4.75
akazen's review against another edition
4.0
This book is not my favourite, not even the top 3, that honour goes to The Gathering Storm and then Knife of Dreams. I'd say it's closer towards the middle of the entire series. But it is an end to this beautiful series, a series with such great world-building, characters, culture and nation-building. I am sad to see it end.
Without spoiling, this was a good book, but honestly not as good as I wished it to be. There are many questions that I feel are still left hanging. A solid ending and I feel absolutely numb to have to end a series of this length.
Chapter 37-40 man, sigh.
4*
Without spoiling, this was a good book, but honestly not as good as I wished it to be. There are many questions that I feel are still left hanging. A solid ending and I feel absolutely numb to have to end a series of this length.
Chapter 37-40 man, sigh.
4*
ham_jansen's review against another edition
5.0
An epic conclusion to a fantastic fantasy series. While Mr Sanderson's writing can not replace that of Jordan's he did an admirable job of concluding this series.
los_'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? It's complicated
3.5
trangmar'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? It's complicated
4.0
amy_canfield's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0