Lord of Chaos (The Wheel of Time, Book 6)

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Summary: Taim Is Demanadred
Review: After seeing Demandred beg to Shai'tan and at the end ask him how he has done with his mission you know nothing about, it hit me: his mission has been to be at Al'Thor's side throughout the book....hence Mazrim Taim. Mazrim really did die of his injuries and demandred took his place close to al'thor as to be able to manipulate him. The asha' man are meant to sicken al'thor...the whole book has set Mazrim up to challenging Rand's ideas and faith. Lews Therin knew before me who Taim really was and he was my main clue, he always whines about the forsaken when Taim is around. Rand doesn't see this because Lews Therin is , of course, stark raving mad. Or is he. He saw the truth before anyone else. I loved this book almost parreleling Steven King's WasteLand for subtle hints that could lead you anywhere or nowhere. The only thing i didn't like was the lack of urgency so present in the first 3. I loved when Rand had to run from Ishamnael ( or should i say Ba'alzamon). And dodge the evil in Aridohl and Four Kings. Now it seems as if he can click heels and go anywhere ( which he can) and deal with any threat, not counting half the white tower attacking him. I miss the adventures and the evil so apparent in the first 3. Now the evil seems familiar and thus not as evil. RJ keep on writing them, but add back that adrenaline pumping action and all consuming evil from the first book.

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Summary: Will it end? I hope not!
Review: Robert Jordan has written a book beyond belief. When i read it i feel that i have been through all the adventures myself. I feel i know all the characters personally. All the books of the wheel of time series are brilliant. There is one problem, how will it end? surely any ending would be an anticlimax . I think Robert Jordan has created a world that cannot be killed off. People will always want to know what is happening to their favorite characters. This is almost a soap opera, and i hope it never ends.

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Summary: Why read a book that does not move the plot along?
Review: I have been very pleased with this series up until this point. The plot has moved well, and all of the characters have been interesting. After the sixth book I expected to see a little closure on some of the issues facing Rand and other characters in this series, but instead I find that the plot of the story has only moved an inch, out of the mile that it still has to go and the mile that it has already gone. How can you, an author, expect to retain readers when you do not continue a story's plot? The only thing this book did was relocate the characters. The personalities stayed the same, and all of the problems that were there at the beginning of the book are still there at the end. Needless to say, I will never buy another book in this series again, since this one was frustrating and a waste of time...

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Summary: It's not long enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: so anyway, I've been reading this series since the beginning. Nothing I've read even comes close. Eddings? Why doesn't he come up with a plot one of these times? Tolkien? Sure he's the original fantasy author, but comparing these two is like comparing a toaster to a huge oak tree. Then you have your Stephan R. Donaldson. This guy is an amazing writer, but boy is he depressing. Now RJ takes old stories from many lands on our earth and translates them into a cohesive, consistent plot. I can recognize stories from over a dozen cultures within the pages of this book. Yeah, nothing like a huge _______ at the end and then a new ______!!? WOW!! Sorry if I spoiled anything...... -Bit

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Summary: "wheel of time" beginning to wear down.
Review: The Lord of Chaos, book six in the Wheel of Time, is like most books in the series. Think of them as the star wars trilogy; some installments in the series are real duds , but the company they are with makes up for it in the grand scheme. The Lord of Chaos falls between throw-out-the-window boring and awe inspiring. Robert Jordan seems to be perfectly content stretching detail and description out page after excruciating page, and then tacking on a battle at the end that, while exciting, seems to just be there to hold the plot together until the next installment. While the book does have a rich and believable world, the author often makes things more complicated than they have to be, like calling things by different names (I dont care what he calls it, if it is big, gray and has tusks, im calling it an elephant, not the absurd name he gave it in the fourth or fifth book). As well developed as the characters in the book are, I can't say that I actually care for any of them. Whats more, there are well over 100 names you would have to memorize to recall every character that appears in the series. And take note, in the real world, some people actually get along with the opposite sex! If the book were written at any more slower a pace, it would be in real-time. The series started at a good pace, but this book and the seventh book have had no major resolutions. The main protagonists in the book, called the foresaken (I believe there are twelve or thirteen) were dropping like flies since before this book, but now there are still about 7 left, and at the rate they are dispatched of now, it would be optimistic to say the series will end before twelve. That said, the author can write as good as gold when he wants to. His battles are epic, his world thoruoghly planned out, and his magic system is among the most interesting i've ever read. The overall story is grand in scope, though is it just me, or does it seem a tad biblical (the protagonist; the Dragon Reborn, sounds a lot like the messiah, complete with false Dragons, and no less than an adversary named shai' tan, which I believe is the hebrew equivalent for satan)? One last note to the author, if you actually have an editor for your books, fire he/she and get on that can shorten your stories.

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Summary: GREAT!
Review: My favorite in the Wheel of Time Series! Robert Jordan is the best author!

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Summary: Think Again!!
Review: If you don't love this series think again. I can't believe that anyone wouldn't love this series. For me it has been a roller coaster ride through emotions. I love it!!!! The wonderful descriptions draw you in and the intriguing plot keeps you there. I understand why some people believe the characters don't seem to mature. They are acting out and having fun because their lives are on the line every second. These people are trying their best to survive in a constantly changing world. And Rand has definitely matured, and the rest are trying. If you don't believe me read the first story again and compare. This series is one of the best. And I would certainly reccommend it to anyone. Please do read it and enjoy!!

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Summary: If Only
Review: Anybody who can create such a vivid world deserves credit. "Lord of Chaos" is a demanding read with the introduction of many new characters, but well worth it. Who wouldn't want to know an Aes Sedai healer, who could heal a family member or restore your elderly pet to full health. These books are not only good for the mind, but also does wonders for the soul.

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Summary: ??????????
Review: I was introduced to R.Jordan by a friend of mine, and I really love them (The books, folks, NOT Jordan and my friend) This one poses a lot of ????'s. My favorite parts are about Perrin and Faile.

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Summary: THE BEST ENDING
Review: The Wheel of Time series can be described as nothing less than a 10!!! This book (LoC) has the most ass kicking ending of them all!! Someone please tell me how the ultimate bitch of the universe (Nyneave) ever expects any man to love her. She gives me a headache. Mr. Jordan... Please make her grow up!!!! Go Taim!! (Demandr...oops sorry