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dnll's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nageljes's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
calliescoffeecafe's review against another edition
3.0
I’m hesitant to even give 3 stars because some parts of this book were so boring or miserable to read. I’m still glad I read it and some parts and chapters were so good! The ending fell flat and was disappointing which is unlike Robert Jordan, honestly.
Elayne & Nynaeve along with their group of Aes Sedai and Kinswomen and Sea Folk use the bowl of winds to reverse the unnatural heat brought on by the dark one. They continue onto Caemlyn where Elayne takes the Lion throne.
Perrin moves to stop the Prophet Masema but while he’s gone the Shaido attack camp and capture Faile & Morgase (who Faile and Perrin have unknowingly taken on as servants).
Rand and Bashere lead the armies to attack the Seanchan. They defeat them but when they move to take Ebou Dar, Rand uses Callandor. But without knowing of Callandor’s flaw (needing two women to help channel with him), the sword essentially makes him insane temporarily and he kills some of the Asha’man himself. When they return to Cairhen, he is attacked by Dashiva, an Asha’man who is one of the Forsaken resurrected by the Dark Lord.
Egwene and the little Tower declare war on Elaida. By maneuvering them into this decision, she is given ultimate authority relating to the war and the Aes Sedai are forced to stop trying to manipulate her and follow her decrees. At the end of the book they arrive in Tar Valon to begin the siege.
So far here’s the list of people who are against Rand either to kill or control him:
- The Dark Lord
- the Forsaken
- The Black Ajah & other darkfriends
- Shado Aiel
- Whitecloaks
- Elaida & the White Tower
- Seanchan
- The Prophet (technically he’s vocally for Rand obviously but he clearly has his own motives and he’s making problems)
People on the good side:
- Rand (mostly)
- Aiel (9 septs?)
- Min & Aviendha
- Matt & Telmanes (Olver)
- Perrin & Faile (Manatheren, Morgase)
- Sea Folk
- Little Tower mostly (Egwene, Elayne, Nynaeve/ Lan)
- Cairhen / Ilian / Caemlyn kinda mostly ish
It doesn’t really feel even.
Elayne & Nynaeve along with their group of Aes Sedai and Kinswomen and Sea Folk use the bowl of winds to reverse the unnatural heat brought on by the dark one. They continue onto Caemlyn where Elayne takes the Lion throne.
Perrin moves to stop the Prophet Masema but while he’s gone the Shaido attack camp and capture Faile & Morgase (who Faile and Perrin have unknowingly taken on as servants).
Rand and Bashere lead the armies to attack the Seanchan. They defeat them but when they move to take Ebou Dar, Rand uses Callandor. But without knowing of Callandor’s flaw (needing two women to help channel with him), the sword essentially makes him insane temporarily and he kills some of the Asha’man himself. When they return to Cairhen, he is attacked by Dashiva, an Asha’man who is one of the Forsaken resurrected by the Dark Lord.
Egwene and the little Tower declare war on Elaida. By maneuvering them into this decision, she is given ultimate authority relating to the war and the Aes Sedai are forced to stop trying to manipulate her and follow her decrees. At the end of the book they arrive in Tar Valon to begin the siege.
So far here’s the list of people who are against Rand either to kill or control him:
- The Dark Lord
- the Forsaken
- The Black Ajah & other darkfriends
- Shado Aiel
- Whitecloaks
- Elaida & the White Tower
- Seanchan
- The Prophet (technically he’s vocally for Rand obviously but he clearly has his own motives and he’s making problems)
People on the good side:
- Rand (mostly)
- Aiel (9 septs?)
- Min & Aviendha
- Matt & Telmanes (Olver)
- Perrin & Faile (Manatheren, Morgase)
- Sea Folk
- Little Tower mostly (Egwene, Elayne, Nynaeve/ Lan)
- Cairhen / Ilian / Caemlyn kinda mostly ish
It doesn’t really feel even.
joyceandbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like a lot of things happened but nothing ACTUALLY happened? Lol. I took a break between 7 and 8 so keeping up with all these new names were a drag
kathyy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cedrisc's review against another edition
4.0
There are a lot of things happening in this book, and it is really hard to remember who is who. I also wish Rand wasn't such a pain in the arse, and there was more of Matt in it.
madireads92's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fraggerbot's review against another edition
3.0
★★★
The Path of Daggers is... underwhelming. At 685 pages, it actually feels small compared to the books so far. The book is filled with a lot of politics, some good scenes but very little plot and character development. If you are here to know Mat's fate, sadly, you will end up disappointed. Nothing much to do here, except to move onward.
The Path of Daggers is... underwhelming. At 685 pages, it actually feels small compared to the books so far. The book is filled with a lot of politics, some good scenes but very little plot and character development. If you are here to know Mat's fate, sadly, you will end up disappointed. Nothing much to do here, except to move onward.
yojimbo96's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another great entry in the Wheel of Time series. Each book continues to expand the story and flesh out characters. I love when events that happened across the world or in previous books are brought up as rumors by characters not witness to those events. A lot of major plot developments happen in this entry and some big reveals with plot relevance too.