A review by stephilica
Towers of Midnight by Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan
Phenomenal stuff in a mostly plot-focused instalment compared to more character-focused arcs in previous volumes. Mat stole the show this time, courtesy of the Tower of Ghenjei arc (which should have been much longer because it was very cool), but Perrin's trial resolves some lingering threads and gave both comic relief with the greater portion of this book's character development.
As a study in how to succinctly write three chapters that work as stand-alone ambiance disruption, see no further than Aviendha's trip to Rhuidean, every part of which is brilliant--a mysterious stranger, the bait-and-switch structure, Avi's growing horror at herself, and the disquieting consideration of how something may be inevitable no matter what she does. Easily one of the best portions featuring Aviendha in the entire series.
As a study in how to succinctly write three chapters that work as stand-alone ambiance disruption, see no further than Aviendha's trip to Rhuidean, every part of which is brilliant--a mysterious stranger, the bait-and-switch structure, Avi's growing horror at herself, and the disquieting consideration of how something may be inevitable no matter what she does. Easily one of the best portions featuring Aviendha in the entire series.