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Originally Posted by Toxaris
Just a question, have you read the books at all? Including the ones written by Brandon Sanderson? I agree that Robert Jordan can go very long winded. A good/better editor would have downsized the series without a doubt. However, the latest books have picked up speed and is clearly reaching the end. He was actually asked to write one book, but was unable to tie everything in one and said quite early he would need three. The last book is being written now, and it would be good to finalize the books.
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Ugh I hate to say that yes I have read them. And read them. And read them. And read them.
Very long winded is only half the problem.
I don't know what constitutes latest books, but when he spends
pages describing a woman walking in the snow -- so long that you no longer care why -- but kills three major characters in 1 sentence... well... That cries "terrible writer." Something well beyond the ken of even the most brilliant editor. Of course, he was published and I am not so he gets the last laugh... oh wait, he's dead,
I get the last laugh!
I liked the characters, and I liked the Aiel a ton, but I still think Jordan's death is a sign that there is a God and he is merciful to us all.
-Pie