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Old 10-10-2015, 03:06 AM   #101
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Originally Posted by mgbino View Post
I'd say to give it a chance past the prologue. While the Wheel of Time, as a whole, has a lot flaws, there are parts of it that are incredible. Once Jordan got in his groove (probably books 2-6), he wrote some damn fine fantasy. Not saying you'll like it, but there is a reason why it's one of the most popular fantasy works ever.
disclaimer: It might be my great enjoyment of the WoT series informing this, but couple comments.

Since I have tended to go back and reread the series from the beginning everytime Jordan put out a new book (for awhile anyway), I've reread books 1-10 about 8 times. What turns a lot of people off and what I've seen referred to as sag, was to me: just extra detail Jordan was adding that wasn't necessary, but was interesting. It makes the stories rich... Since he was such a world painter and word-smith, I never minded. I never even noticed until I read critiques of his wordiness. It wasn't to me. I understood the reference to the BS School of Writing. Nothing like that. (In any of the referenced authors btw) What I minded was when each book ended. He could have made them twice as thick as far as I was concerned. People used to reading the critical path only writers, I don't think enjoy so much the forays into side stories. Not necessary side stories, just good writing to be wallowed in... hehe....

Also - I never, ever have bothered to read that little prologue story at the beginning of book one. I don't know who would understand this but, I prefer my stories 1st person and right now. Hard to explain.

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