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Summary: I tried..I really did.
Review: Ok, to stop the naysayers in their tracks- I loved the first 4.5 books...but man...get on with the story! I have read these straight though (in 3 weeks) mabye that is my problem, but I dont think so. I love huge stories....James Clavell, Gary Jennings...couldn't get enough. However, these get very tedious, and I gave up. I hate to say it, because I pride myself on perserverance in these long books, but damn I cringed every time he repeated a phrase...not to mention, he used the same sentance over and over.If Nynavene "tugs her braid" again or of Elayne "sniff's loudly"...I will be too young. If you like the idea, but want action...get Goodkinds "Sword Of Truth" series....much more readable..and not so plodding.
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Summary: Vintage Jordan
Review: Lord of Chaos might very well be the summit of Jordan's wonderful WoT series. The next couple of books after this sort of trail off, don't hold the reader as well as the books up to this do. That being said, you can't help but read his books. Not for nothing is Jordan the reigning king (along w/Martin) of fantasy epics. I'm aware that there are many who critisize the series for its sometimes heavy-handed messages and dozen or so cast of major characters (my fav is Mat). My response to these nay-sayers; try to find someone who has written as much as well as he has, in the time that he has done it. It will be a very short list. Jordan's great, the series (while very long) is great, and Lord of Chaos is also great. (wait 'till the end, it is spectacular)
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Summary: Amazing, His Best yet!
Review: If you've read the past books, and enjoyed them, the Lord of Chaos leaves you wanting more. In my opinion, this is the best book to date - my favorite. The last few chapters are heart-wrenching, and evoke such emotions as you read over the chapters. Surprises as you wouldn't imagine abound throughout the book, and such wrath and vengence at the hands of the Aiel and other powerful characters are beyond description! Totally amazing how the book ends too - you won't believe it!
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Summary: Make it stop!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning of this series and read at least two more books before I realized this is a rather lengthy work with no resolution in sight. My suspicions were confirmed when I met the author at a book signing in Virginia and he told me they were considering ten to twelve books in the series. And they are not small tomes by any means! Any good story writer knows that a plot needs an end. While Robert Jordan is an excellent story teller, I wonder if he knows how to resolve all the conflicts in a tale. If so, this must simply be a money-making thing for him, not a legitimate literary pursuit.
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Summary: Poor book, but you need to read it to get through the series
Review: I really didn't like this one, that title character does seam very pointless and I hope he doesn't come back in later books. I only really want you to read this because it will get you to the later book which seems to be to be back on track. Just grit your teeth and read. To me Robert Jordan is the master of the Fantasy (living master) but I think he lost the plot a little on this one, maybe fame went to his head
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Summary: Plot, Plot, and more Plot
Review: Well, the trend of reviewers seems to be toward saying that the plot doesn't advance in this book. And, to be honest, it really doesn't. But why is that? Hmmmmm. It seems to me that any author, no matter how good he/she may be, might tend to take a while telling a story that is THIS BIG. The plot involves the entire freaking world, OK? Cut RJ a little slack. The events of this story do not just happen to a few random people in a tiny corner of the world. Everyone gets into this one. The Seanchan, the Sea Folk, the people of "Randland" (of which there are close to 15 different countries all warring against one another, and conflicts galore, be they religious, military, political, racial, or gender), the Aiel, and All the Bad Guys. Whew. I've got to give props to anyone that can maintain that kind of story. An entire world can be changed in one book. Watership Down brings us rabbits whose world is turned upside down, their lifestyles and habits had to be changed to suit this new world . . . and it is a single volume of work. And a damn good one, too. But those were rabbits. We're humans, with greater differences and more power . . . there's gonna be a lot of conflict for that kind of world to be turned upside down. And Jordan's telling us about it all. Almost all our plot points are advanced in some way . . . Even Moiraine. For some reason, the reader gets the feeling that she's not really gone. She's coming back. We don't know why we get this feeling (or do we?), but it's there, nagging at us. There are powers, things that can be done with the One Power, that were never imagined before. A more balanced situation between the sexes comes with the formation of the Black Tower, and the pledging of the . . . (oh, wait, no spoilers!!). Perrin comes back (*grunting* a la Tim Allen) and his weird wife. Oh, did I say that out loud? Anyway, all joking aside, this is an excellent addition to an excellent series, and I remain a loyal fan. And the Battle of Dumai's Wells still gives me the shivers.
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Summary: Not his best
Review: Readers of any book in this series will appreciate the color and detail that Jordan imparts into the peoples, countries, cities, and politic. But, while I have deeply enjoyed all of the Wheel of Time series, I find this book moves more slowly than most of the others. I felt that he spent too much time on minor sub-plots without developing others which had previously been implied as crucial to the overall tale, making the story drag.
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Summary: One of the best!
Review: Lord of Chaos is an excellent book, and one of the best in the series. Robert Jordan keeps up the strong scheming, action, politics, and emotions. His detailed descriptions and histories intice the reader, and paint a vivid picture of his world. The Wheel of Time series is a little slow, but only in the sense that such a large and intricate series takes a while to get to the end and give closure. In no way is this series boring. Rand is caught in an ever-downward spiral towards madness, and it is fascinating to read of Lews Therin's personal knowledge of the Forsaken and the One Power. It was also enjoyable to read about Mat, Egwene, and the Aiel. The Aes Sedai take on darker and more dangerous roles concerning Rand in this book. Depending on which characters you prefer, this book may have been more or less exciting compared to the others. To me, it was one of the best.
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Summary: R.J is a genius!!
Review: Well, I have read some of your other reviews and as far as I am concerned, they need to come to terms with the fact they are not quite right in the head. This book was a masterpiece and a rare one at that. R.J has a multitude of small plots that have thier ends netly tied up in this book, more so than in any other. I have not yet read the 7th book, but I bought it. And even if that book is the worst book ever written I will continue to read the series until it is complete. I also suggest for those fantasy lovers to read Tamora Pierce, Piers Anthony and Garth Nix. They are just as good as the Wheel of Time if a little less complicated and a little more humorous.
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Summary: Aes Sedai
Review: The book lord of chaos was one of the best books I have read from The Wheel Of Time series.The book was both exciting at times at boring but you always kept reading because Robert Jordan has a trick of cutting off the chapter at the best part and going to one of the other characters. These may seem irritating to you but acctally it keeps you reading to find out what happens. I have to say that my favorite part is when Rand is bonded by a Aes Sedai and rand goes crazy sheliding her and almost killed here after she left she started talking about how strong he is and that she was just a twig compared to him. To understand this you have to relize that Aes Sedai never act like that they are always calm and expressionless a Aes Sedai loseing here calm means that something really huge is going on.
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