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Summary: Fun and totally worth reading despite Crossroads etc
Review: This book is truly just light fluff, but very entertaining, fast paced, and made me want to finish it in one sitting. Lan loses some of his mystique, but you respect where Siuan and Moiraine come from. I like them both as characters, so it was nice to see them in their own book. If you don't like these three, you won't enjoy the book. Totally unlike the last two books in the Wheel of Time series. After the debacle that was Crossroads, I was debating whether to ever bother to buy another of his books, but I don't regret this one. And I will probably be a sucker for the next in the WoT series too :-)
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Summary: Jordan's fantasy pulls you in!
Review: From the battle that raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon ... To the uttered Foretelling of the future in the city, Jordan's fantasy pulls you in. New Spring is one book you don't want to miss. I also highly recommend, Dragon Man The Adventures Of Luke Starr ... Fantasy at is very best!!! ...
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Summary: Mixed Feelings
Review: In this book, set about 20-odd years before the WoT series begins, we get a glimpse of important events that set much of the whole darn thing in motion, particularly the political mechanations of the White Tower and the schizms between the sisters. Set at the end of the Aiel War, it opens with Gitara's prophecy of the birth of the Dragon Reborn. Moiraine and Siuan, both Accepted at the time, are present and because of this become involved in the Tower's schemes for the infant. I have real mixed feelings about this book. I truly enjoy Jordan's writing; he has a way of making the world and characters come alive that is equalled by few other writers. The story is engaging and well-paced, with just enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. Some things surprised me; for example, I had thought, in WoT, that both Moiraine and Siuan were much, much older and had been Aes Sedai much longer than is revealed here. I felt, however, that there wasn't enough attention paid to some things that really mattered. The whole first chapter dealt with something that was never explained to my satisfaction; I think it would have been better just to leave that out. The Malkieri customs were unclear. I think Lan makes a much better supporting character than protagonist; seeing inside his head just kind of made him seem sulky and childish. As usual, there are a great many words spent on the details of clothing; I'm beginning to count exactly how many times Jordan debates the merits of embroidered vs. unembroidered gowns. But most of all, I can't help but question the choice Mr. Jordan had made, to veer off into prequel territory when his magnum opus isn't finished yet, or even at a good stopping place. I know the creative process often takes a writer where it will, but, well, it makes me wonder if we'll EVER get to the Last Battle. _New Spring_ made for a couple afternoon's light, enjoyable reading. I'd recommend getting it from the library, though.
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Summary: Mediocre, which is better than CoT, LOL
Review: I am a sucker, I bought this book. It is better than CoT, and is a quick read. It is not extremely interesting though. Siuan is much better in the latter half of the WoT series, and doesn't do much in this book. Moiraine isn't half bad, but I just don't think she can carry a story by herself.
Lan and his Malkier custom are just plain wierd. You will see when you read them. The story kinda has a good pace throughout, then the story gets really crammed for the climax. It is not a extremely interesting climax unfortunately. Lan and Moiraine meet, *shrugs*. They should have slept together and regretted it, would have been more fun, hehe. Anywho, if you really like the series, go for it and read it. If your not a junkie though you'll won't love it though.
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Summary: Why?
Review: How about finishing what has become a overly-bloated series before starting a three book prequel!
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Summary: A great return to the original WoT
Review: I have to admit, Moiraine was alwyas one of my favorite characters and I was extremely dissapointed to see her go. I still have faith that she may return! This novel is a wonderful return to the more simple and fast-paced plotting of the earlier WoT books. Like many readers, I have been dissapointed with the last couple of books, especially Crossroads of Twilight. It was the first installment in the series that I didn't finish in a matter of days. In fact, I still haven't finsihed it and I bought it the day it was released. But New Spring has reminded my why I loved the series so much in the first place and has inspired me to tackle CoT again. It focuses mainly on Moiraine and Siuan and how they come to know of the prophecy spoken by Gitara concering the birth of Rand. It was a lot of fun to get to see the lighter side of Moiraine and Siuan, before they become the serious Aes Sedai we come to know in the novels. We are also told how Moiraine and Lan meet and how and why he becomes her warder. This was one of my favorite parts! It's also interesting to see some of the other familiar characters like Elaida and Cadsuane and how Moiraine reacts to them before she has perfected the Aes Sedai composure. I don't really have any complaints except that it ended to soon (but even that was a nice change from the regular length of the books!). If you are a new reader, get used to Jordan giving most every single character you come upon an exotic sounding first AND last name and a lenghty description. He will expect you to remember this info later! The cast of characters in the novels surely numbers in the hundreds, if not thousands. I'm looking forward to the promised other two prequels and I hope writing them inspires Jordan to use a fresher tone in the rest of the novels. This book is a must have for any WoT/fantasy fan!
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Summary: New Spring
Review: New Spring is, contrary to other reviews, and entertaining book. Even though Jordan has written pointless plot that is growing into more without even seeming to stop I am an avid reader/fan. Anyone who says Jordan is a bad name on fantasy is not true fantasy reader and, no doubt, reads books such as "The High Druid of Shanara" which are not worth anyones time, and skipped the good series such as "A Song of Ice and Fire", probably even Tolkein. You are a disgrace to fantasy readers. You deserve your Terry Brooks books, leave Jordan to true fantasy readers. New Spring is a good, short read. I suggest it
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Summary: What's the point?
Review: A rehash of an already published chapter in the Wheel of Time series, anyone whose read the Legends compilation will probably agree with me when I ask, "What's the point?" Mainly involving characters that are no longer central to the plot of the series, New Spring retells, or rather, regurgitates a small portion of back story readers have already learned while reading the core books. The plot of New Spring expands on the information in the original short story, but even with this additional content most readers would be better served by sticking to the actual series. For those who are very interested in the events preceding Eye of the World, I would still recommend only buying Legends. You can get that novel at most used book stores and for only a fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, with the release of this "prequel" novel, it's becoming very hard to justify buying anything even remotely connected to the Wheel of Time series or even Robert Jordan in general. Do yourself a favor and spend your money on something that will actually entertain you.
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Summary: A Fun Read
Review: "New Spring" reminds me of why I started loving the Wheel of Time series back when I first made my way through "The Eye of the World." This is a fun, quick read, with plenty of action and a nice, quick plotline. It is, in short, a refreshing change after the glacial progress of the last few Wheel of Time books. While certainly exciting for devoted fans of the series, this prequel still is accessible to newcomers. Its plot is self-contained, and while it certainly gives old fans new insights on characters from the main series, no knowledge is prerequisite to enjoyment or understanding of this book. Don't hate this book without trying it because of Jordan's recent less-than-stellar works: that's ridiculous. Look on this as what it probably is--a fun novel that Jordan has written while he recreates the life and vitality that he will hopefully infuse into the remainder of the Wheel of Time.
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Summary: sad
Review: It's hard to believe that after 10 progessively worse books, there are still people who will give a prequel novel a good rating. Despite the fact that there may be a change of pace in this book, it can't, in any way, redeem the fact that this so-called author has managed to waste thousands of pages with completely useless text. It is people such as him that cause the rest of the literary world to have little or no respect for the fantasy genre. The end could never justify the means of this series. Taking entire novels to supposedly build up the suspense is the mark of a charlatan. He's only after one thing at this point. Stop giving this man a chance. You'll simply find yourself having lost precious hours as well as your money.
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