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A review by romankurys
A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan
5.0
Yep another awesome book in the Wheel of Time series. Book 7 did not disappoint, and continued the legacy of this series very well.
Yes, as many noted, this is a book that moves rather slowly. It is not about the action, although there is a good amount of it here but story is not driven by action at all. It is more about a set of excellent character that you will remember probably for ever. I do.
Jordan's way to weave descriptions in and out of dialogue though is really masterful. I find myself re-reading multiple parts just to relive what it is he's describing, cities and entire countries come alive with flavor and their own customs, you can really delve into a whole new world. It is very easy for Earth to just disappear and before you know it what seemed a massive 400,000words novel is done.
It really rings reminiscent of Tolkien's style, except different. I can't see anyone who enjoyed LOTR not liking this story.
Highly recommended, just be prepared to delve into the new world, ready to soak it in, learn its intricacies and details, immerse yourself into another reality and you will absolutely love this book. You will not read it in a seating, each chapter will need you to stop and absorb what happened, let it sync in.
So far for these seven books at least I set aside three weeks and enjoy the glories while I let the Wheel weave as the Wheel wills.
Roman
Yes, as many noted, this is a book that moves rather slowly. It is not about the action, although there is a good amount of it here but story is not driven by action at all. It is more about a set of excellent character that you will remember probably for ever. I do.
Jordan's way to weave descriptions in and out of dialogue though is really masterful. I find myself re-reading multiple parts just to relive what it is he's describing, cities and entire countries come alive with flavor and their own customs, you can really delve into a whole new world. It is very easy for Earth to just disappear and before you know it what seemed a massive 400,000words novel is done.
It really rings reminiscent of Tolkien's style, except different. I can't see anyone who enjoyed LOTR not liking this story.
Highly recommended, just be prepared to delve into the new world, ready to soak it in, learn its intricacies and details, immerse yourself into another reality and you will absolutely love this book. You will not read it in a seating, each chapter will need you to stop and absorb what happened, let it sync in.
So far for these seven books at least I set aside three weeks and enjoy the glories while I let the Wheel weave as the Wheel wills.
Roman