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#182 Guest_Zollo_*
Posted 06 December 2004 - 03:43 AM
Read the whole series at once between January and early April of this year.
Voted 'Ambivalent'.
Though there are several aspects I simply dislike about WoT, there is a lot to say for it as well. Personally it is beyond me how people can, with a straight face, put WoT on the same level as Shannara.
Voted 'Ambivalent'.
Though there are several aspects I simply dislike about WoT, there is a lot to say for it as well. Personally it is beyond me how people can, with a straight face, put WoT on the same level as Shannara.
#183 Guest_johnturing_*
Posted 02 September 2004 - 12:09 PM
Bad news everyone - I just found this
How will they do all the unneccessary detail and cliches?
Dragonmount.com Newsletter February, 2003 =-
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TOP NEWS: Somebody plans to make "The Wheel of Time" into a TV series.
How will they do all the unneccessary detail and cliches?
Dragonmount.com Newsletter February, 2003 =-
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TOP NEWS: Somebody plans to make "The Wheel of Time" into a TV series.
#184 Guest_Dark Daze_*
Posted 15 February 2004 - 08:47 PM
<---Anxiously awaiting the condensed version of WOT book 12
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Posted 06 June 2005 - 08:04 AM
quote:Originally posted by Yellow:
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@Oponn: if you plan on reading the last two books, then yes, you should read CoT. Very important plot happenings. If not, then I refer you to my above comment...
hehe, while there were a few important things happening, overall, the pace was pretty slow, even so, I'll probably buy the next one as I have all the others, and I rather enjoy them, also, there's the fact I've read it up till now, I can't just quit reading when the end should be so close
#186 Guest_Niko III_*
Posted 14 February 2004 - 08:29 AM
For an even briefer summary of the series, check out book-a-minute. (and while you're there, check out the Harry Potter entry at http://rinkworks.com...ing.stone.shtml.
"- all these Dark Lords intent on creating wastelands packed with enslaved victims... for what?"
Jeder für Sich und Gott Gegen alle
"- all these Dark Lords intent on creating wastelands packed with enslaved victims... for what?"
Jeder für Sich und Gott Gegen alle
#187
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Posted 21 February 2004 - 03:37 PM
Actually only Nynaeve tugs her braid.
But if you can't remember names I really think you have shown amazing determination and will power in getting as far as CoT.
@Wimbold, a lot of people love the prologue but the froom the first chapter onwards Book 1 is very different from it. Just wanted to warn you.
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When is the word but a sigh?
When is death our lone beholder?
When do we walk the final steps?
When can we scream instead of whisper?
But if you can't remember names I really think you have shown amazing determination and will power in getting as far as CoT.@Wimbold, a lot of people love the prologue but the froom the first chapter onwards Book 1 is very different from it. Just wanted to warn you.
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When is the word but a sigh?
When is death our lone beholder?
When do we walk the final steps?
When can we scream instead of whisper?
#188
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Posted 17 July 2005 - 06:03 PM
To quote Karsa Orlong
"Too Many Words!"
Now bump on down to the Phoniex Inn and Introduce yourself at the spot or place that introducing gets done.
Just a question too, what is it about WoT that keeps you going and still obviously loving it at this point ?
Me Im still going to finish it thats for sure, but im sure as hell not going to waste money on the books when in Harcover or trade paperback. I'll wait that extra 6-10 months for MMPaberback.
The series, its okay now, was fairly good in my opinion till plots just in general startted to drag along.
"Too Many Words!"
Now bump on down to the Phoniex Inn and Introduce yourself at the spot or place that introducing gets done.
Just a question too, what is it about WoT that keeps you going and still obviously loving it at this point ?
Me Im still going to finish it thats for sure, but im sure as hell not going to waste money on the books when in Harcover or trade paperback. I'll wait that extra 6-10 months for MMPaberback.
The series, its okay now, was fairly good in my opinion till plots just in general startted to drag along.
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Posted 07 February 2004 - 08:16 AM
The question that bothers me is - why 95% of the people who love to bash WoT still continue to read it? I mean, I do not like Feist's Magician so I won't bother with another Feist book anytime soon. To read one or two books I would understand but to spend time reading 9 or 10 books and then proclaim it was the biggest pile of crap you have ever read is pretty weird.
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When is the word but a sigh?
When is death our lone beholder?
When do we walk the final steps?
When can we scream instead of whisper?
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When is the word but a sigh?
When is death our lone beholder?
When do we walk the final steps?
When can we scream instead of whisper?
#190 Guest_Dark Daze_*
Posted 08 February 2004 - 02:03 PM
So much to like, so much to hate. Pretty much sums up the series. However, the stuff to dislike didn't just start in the later books and book 7-9 did not slip in quality as much as some would have you believe. I can't speak for book 10 since I got on the wagon after A Winter's Heart.
Anyway, having half the people in a poll dislike the series says a lot about what is often touted by its fans as the greatest fantasy series ever. Perhaps the only thing left for WOT is a claymation special.
Anyway, having half the people in a poll dislike the series says a lot about what is often touted by its fans as the greatest fantasy series ever. Perhaps the only thing left for WOT is a claymation special.
#191
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Posted 08 February 2004 - 09:27 AM
Well, you're just wrong, aren't you!
"Eluding sobriety, one beer at a time!"
"Eluding sobriety, one beer at a time!"
#192 Guest_Quick_*
Posted 10 June 2005 - 09:40 AM
CoT was like half a book. You do need to read it to get the rest of the series. I think most people didn't like it because you are left hanging at the end. It doesn't tie together like the rest of WoT.
By the way New Spring was excellent.
By the way New Spring was excellent.
#193 Guest_Caldazar_*
Posted 04 February 2004 - 01:27 AM
It does show that he likes RJ though.
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#194 Guest_Dark Daze_*
Posted 19 February 2004 - 05:59 PM
So there will be at least 4 more books maybe 5 or more. A prequel on Tam, Another prequel involving Moraine and Lan going to Two Rivers in the nick of time, and at least 2 more main sequence books, but maybe 3.
...The pronunciation video was bonus. Now I can talk about WOT with confidence.
...The pronunciation video was bonus. Now I can talk about WOT with confidence.
#195
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Posted 23 February 2004 - 04:48 AM
i could finish the wheel of time right now if i wanted, lets see....
one day rand drops seals breaks dark one from prison, all other charatcers pass away in blazze of horrific borking fire described over 4,963 pages. no one starightens skirts, tugs braids or rolls a dice again.
rand pissed off at this sudden end to his book franchise beats dark one up and kills himself screaming why, oh why!!! the wheel breaks the readers live happily ever after.
the end.
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To hell he travelled, riding on the swift winds...
one day rand drops seals breaks dark one from prison, all other charatcers pass away in blazze of horrific borking fire described over 4,963 pages. no one starightens skirts, tugs braids or rolls a dice again.
rand pissed off at this sudden end to his book franchise beats dark one up and kills himself screaming why, oh why!!! the wheel breaks the readers live happily ever after.
the end.
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To hell he travelled, riding on the swift winds...
#196 Guest_Duiker_*
Posted 07 February 2004 - 07:04 AM
I will heed that advice (off-topic: same for Goodkind? ) cause to me it seems that there is no merit in reading a series that.. breaks down a little (to say it nicely) in the middle of it.
But still, I'll never now what all the fuss is about...
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Stake Your Claim. Live the Legend. A World Awaits. The World of Warcraft (release Summer 2004) But for now, SWG will suffice
) cause to me it seems that there is no merit in reading a series that.. breaks down a little (to say it nicely) in the middle of it. But still, I'll never now what all the fuss is about...
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Stake Your Claim. Live the Legend. A World Awaits. The World of Warcraft (release Summer 2004) But for now, SWG will suffice
#197 Guest_Binadas_*
Posted 15 July 2005 - 06:53 PM
Quick Note on New Spring:
(Possible Spoilers)
I really enjoyed it. However, I found the end rushed and perhaps not set up to well. I also found it a little short. However, it was nice to suck up some of RJ's writing style and learn more about Lan (who now seems a minor character) and.......see Moraine again. Overall not alot happened though it might as well have been called Moraine gets a new shawl and a warder.
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(Possible Spoilers)
I really enjoyed it. However, I found the end rushed and perhaps not set up to well. I also found it a little short. However, it was nice to suck up some of RJ's writing style and learn more about Lan (who now seems a minor character) and.......see Moraine again. Overall not alot happened though it might as well have been called Moraine gets a new shawl and a warder.
ZZZZZZZ-Chief
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Posted 18 February 2004 - 06:04 AM
i started reading the wheel of time years ago and the first eight had me pretty much hooked while iread them ....
as long as i skimmed the females. There is just something about how jordan percieves woman that totally bores the s**t out of me. When we are subjected to endless desciptions of gowns and outfits, braid pulling, tea drinking back stabbing etc etc etc it just doesnt stop. Why ohh why doesnt just one of the charcters do something original like kill some baddies or slap some sense into people. LIke the whole idea of rand sitting there playing politics or elaine or anyone, havent these people heard of assassins, why worry about someone if u kill them? i know i would be alot happier if most of the female characters died just as long as they left CAEMLYN!!!!!
sorry bout that got a bit carried away. ofcourse ill read the next few but im not expecting much and doubt they will be release for ages.
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To hell he travelled, riding on the swift winds...
as long as i skimmed the females. There is just something about how jordan percieves woman that totally bores the s**t out of me. When we are subjected to endless desciptions of gowns and outfits, braid pulling, tea drinking back stabbing etc etc etc it just doesnt stop. Why ohh why doesnt just one of the charcters do something original like kill some baddies or slap some sense into people. LIke the whole idea of rand sitting there playing politics or elaine or anyone, havent these people heard of assassins, why worry about someone if u kill them? i know i would be alot happier if most of the female characters died just as long as they left CAEMLYN!!!!!
sorry bout that got a bit carried away. ofcourse ill read the next few but im not expecting much and doubt they will be release for ages.
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To hell he travelled, riding on the swift winds...
#199 Guest_Dark Daze_*
Posted 04 February 2004 - 02:21 AM
A gold quill on green checks...Maybe Martin is just saying that RJ is a rich son of a bitch.
Easy problem to solve. Someone should just email him. He usually responds within a few weeks.
Here's a link to the westeros site with the crest: http://www.westeros....y/Jordayne.html
Easy problem to solve. Someone should just email him. He usually responds within a few weeks.
Here's a link to the westeros site with the crest: http://www.westeros....y/Jordayne.html
#200 Guest_Gaes_*
Posted 19 February 2004 - 02:09 AM
well, when he names some of the creatures in the series Trollocs, which rhymes with bollocks, i think that he kind of signed his own death warrant really. 
