mylastpage's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jenn_the_unicorn's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.5
abiancanello's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gmancam's review against another edition
4.0
This book highlights some of the key aspects of this series that I love and also dislike. Thankfully the pros outweigh the cons.
I'm certainly starting to become a fan of Rand now with how his character was handled this time around. It's nice having him centre stage and carrying a book for the most part. Nyneave and some of the other super bossy and borderline sexist women were also taken down a peg or two as they went through their own trials and had their characters developed for the better. Mat continues to be one of my favs, gotta love how this man always ends up being a hero despite his refusals.
I got the usual complants; romance bits that make my eyes roll, writing they can be repetitive and boring at times, etc. My biggest criticism this time around is far too much time was spent on moments like the circus, while choosing to offscreen the final battle of an antagonist that was being set up since the previous book. Felt like a major disservice not only to the characters involved, but also to the reader being robbed of what is supposed to be an iconic moment. Robert Jordan however makes up for this though with some of the most epic and satisfying moments in the series yet.
I'm certainly starting to become a fan of Rand now with how his character was handled this time around. It's nice having him centre stage and carrying a book for the most part. Nyneave and some of the other super bossy and borderline sexist women were also taken down a peg or two as they went through their own trials and had their characters developed for the better. Mat continues to be one of my favs, gotta love how this man always ends up being a hero despite his refusals.
I got the usual complants; romance bits that make my eyes roll, writing they can be repetitive and boring at times, etc. My biggest criticism this time around is far too much time was spent on moments like the circus, while choosing to offscreen the final battle of an antagonist that was being set up since the previous book. Felt like a major disservice not only to the characters involved, but also to the reader being robbed of what is supposed to be an iconic moment. Robert Jordan however makes up for this though with some of the most epic and satisfying moments in the series yet.
adamkull's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
5.0
njfinn's review against another edition
4.0
There's a lot of character development, and moves the plot forward quite a bit. No Perrin chapters, though, which was a little disappointing.
binilovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Dragged a bit in the first half but truly enjoyed the last third or so of the story! Did miss Perrin and Faile though!
princewales's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, I was so worried about Aviendha and Mat during the last chapters! T_T Nyneave for the win!
And Moiraine T_T
Where will this all lead to?
And Moiraine T_T
Where will this all lead to?
chris98's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
5.0