gonforlunch 's review for:

Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan

2.0

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The more ponderous pace takes some getting used to, but if you’re this far into the series you’re used to the focus on the intricacies of human interaction. I think this entry dealt with it much more deftly than in previous installments, as things played out like a very complex chess game, building to something bigger. The series has struggled to balance this with its more bombastic opening novels, but I feel it has finally matured into a story where every decision could have world breaking effects. And it does.

So in short, prepare for a more cerebral and political novel, and you will enjoy its twists and turns.