Now that this Giant series that ate a large chunk of my life (As I have read all 13 books no less than 5 times) is finally coming to its conclusion I wonder how many of my fellow escapists have read/ heard of it, and what you think of it
Poll: Wheel of Time...Have you read it?
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Yeaaah i would be much happier with a TV show ala game of thrones then any attempt at a film seriesMarter said:
Yeah the prologue taking place a few thousand years before the rest of the book and being the intense aftermath of a crazy action sequence probably would throw most people off a bit, and it starts slow(after the prologue) but it does pick up the paceFractral said:
I read it up until New Spring. Was a huge fan, massively geeky and crazy about it. ... Kind of stopped caring after A New Spring, though. It just stopped being interesting. Life changed and I gave up on it.
I sold all my books a year ago (including a copy RJ signed when I went to see him at a reading) when I was unemployed and in need of money, so I don't think I'll ever finish the series.
I probably gave up because the characters turned too annoying, too. The only one who didn't really annoy me was Moraine(sp?). It's been years since I read any, so I only remember the basic personailities of everyone, but the writing of the women especially frustrated me.
I sold all my books a year ago (including a copy RJ signed when I went to see him at a reading) when I was unemployed and in need of money, so I don't think I'll ever finish the series.
I probably gave up because the characters turned too annoying, too. The only one who didn't really annoy me was Moraine(sp?). It's been years since I read any, so I only remember the basic personailities of everyone, but the writing of the women especially frustrated me.
I picked up the first 11 for about 15 quid earlier this year from a charity store, but I've not really got round to sitting down and reading them. I've heard quite a lot about them though, and most of it's good. All I've done so far is a quick read through the prologue of the first book. It wasn't quite as gripping as I'd hoped it would be, but there's some big ideas thrown around. I reckon once I get the time to sit down and read them I'll quite enjoy them.
Well it did have bit of a decline there Book 10 was fairly pointless but I might suggest giving it another try because 11-13 are amazing, characters (with one exception) get considerably less annoying and the plot starts going into overdrive especially in book 12IndomitableSam said:
Yeah, I've always liked Mat. Perrin is actually my favorite, but I enjoy the stories centered around Mat more, since Perrin has had relatively little time on-page (keeping in mind that I've only just started book 8). Although, I did love Perrin's story in Book 4.iwinatlife said:
Well you wont be disappointed Perrin gets a lot of time on page as you go forward and all three get amazing bits in 13 but Perrin gets the most of that bookShax said:
Iv'e heard of it, and I finally looked it up. An epic fantasy series eh? I have been meaning to get some new reading material, and I love me some fantasy, maybe I will look for a copy of the 1st book. Honestly I am surprised this book series slipped through my radar.
Fair warning it is indeed Epic in size 14 books none less than 700 pages hardback,but if you have the time it is quite the seriesSmolderin said:
If it's written well, then that might as well be a reader's dream come true. I am a heavy reader my friend, this is in no way bragging but I have read ever single book in R.A Salvatore's Legend of Drizzt series which if I remember correctly was around 20 books. For me, the bigger and meatier the book is, the better. 700 pages? I eat that for breakfast!iwinatlife said:
Ha ha, thanks for the warning though. Now I want to read them even more if that is indeed their size.
EDIT: Last book I read was more than a 1000 pages, it was a Warhammer book I believe, Legend of Sigmar by Graham McNeil. Part of the Warhammer universe, if your a fan definitely hit it up, it's a good read.
Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward to itiwinatlife said:
Also, I have a question about the prequel. When should I read it? The reason I've avoided it up until now was that I was worried that it would spoil any elaborate plans or plot reveals, seeing as it was published between books 10 and 11. Having just started book 8, am I safe from spoilers, or should I wait?
I'm in the process of reading it. Slowly. I've come close to stopping more then once because of all the sexism in it - both sides are guilty of it but it's really bad from the women. ESPECIALLY Nynaeve (seriously. fuck her and her opinions)
I've read all of them, I enjoyed them a lot. It used to be my favourite fantasy series but I don't know, A Song of Ice and Fire, Mistborn and the Farseer Trilogy compete pretty hard for it.
I do think Brandon Sanderson was a perfect fit for finishing it though.
I do think Brandon Sanderson was a perfect fit for finishing it though.