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tiny_artificer's review against another edition
adventurous
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
surdiablo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Alright, this book did drag somewhat even more than the previous ones, especially in the middle while also having much less action than usual overall. But if you are like me who loves this world and doesn't really hate the characters so much that you don't want to read about them at all, which I know is probably asking for a lot as most of them can be wool-headed idiots, I still found it interesting enough. But then again, I'm definitely biased and have become too used to Jordan's vivid descriptions about people's appearance or the architecture in general. I found Path of Daggers to be more captivating and solid comparatively, but Winter's heart does have its moments, especially the amazing ending which is on par with Lord of Chaos for me. Regardless of how slow it has gotten so far, I'm leaning towards the 'there is no slog!' camp while bracing myself to read Crossroads of Twilight, which is supposedly the slowest one in the series so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Confinement
123erty456's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, Slavery, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
bookishplantmom's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Reading this book was a bit frustrating for me. I knew the whole time that I was missing key information that will likely only make sense later or upon reread. I don’t usually mind that but it felt like the entire book was filled with these moments meant for later or for a reread and left me with little to latch on to as a first time reader. That said the final 1/4 of the book was great and seeing the stakes raised once again was satisfying. I definitely feel like this book has the potential to become one I love upon reread because I’m a sucker for storytelling breadcrumbs. I know I’m going to have a blast putting this all together once I’m come back to it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
readandfindout's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
3.75
On first read in 2016: 5 stars. My favorite of the WoT series thus far!
On 2023 reread: 3.75 stars
Style/writing: 3 stars
Themes: 3 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 4.5 stars
On 2023 reread: 3.75 stars
Style/writing: 3 stars
Themes: 3 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 4.5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Confinement