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Oh you really are having blueberry tea....
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Since I read the book on the tail end of a reread it is hard for me to judge how it falls for me in terms of enjoyment compared to the other books in the series. I do think it flowed nicely from KoD with the right level of tension. I do think a lot of shit happened and it has been a long time since we as readers could say that.There are things I found right in this book. Others felt off, even Jarring at times, but by and large this has been the most satisfying WOT read (for me) since The Lord of Chaos.... (And perhaps even the Shadow Rising)
I think the only reason KoD ranks so high up there for me is Moiraine's letter, not going to lie. XDThe Knife of Dreams was good. It laid the ground work. But this.... the impending darkness was palpable.
I didn't notice it until you mentioned it, but yes it was very nice not having two paragraphs telling me what Rand and Min decided to wear today and why and how it contrasted with Caraline's blue pants.HERE'S WHAT I THOUGHT WORKED-The presentation was stripped down a little, never over stated (a bad habit RJ had begun about Crown of Swords). You got what you needed to take in the scene and never did we have to know every little teeny tiny detail of that one of five, to be seen on occassion, Lord of Tear's buttoned down silk embroidered coat. (VOMITS)
I was on the edge of my seat during that one because I didn't know what was going to happen. It was nice having an unpredictable Rand.Rand's turn and growing insanity was very compelling. You could feel it! How he finally became his own worst enemy. The scene with Tam was heartbreaking.
Semi was awesome. Although on a sidetrack, I was a little disappointed to discover Cadsuane actively encourages her legendary status. Although I guess it is more realistic. Felt a bit like learning the trick to a magic act, though.The bow out of Semirhage was very correct. (Though I've gotten to the point I hate to see any of the Forsaken die... except maybe Messana)Semi single handedly did more damage to Rand (directly) then any Forsaken yet! True, Ishamael and Lanfear are right up there with her but neither ever made him... beg for mercy. And the scars she left behind nearly drove him to end it all! Awesome twists.
I am of two minds about all the Moiraine mentions; on the one hand I'm glad people are finally thinking about homechick, on the other hand, it felt a little overdone at times. Kind of like "I get the point! You need her!"The call backs from the whole series and even the characters coming to realization that they had become lost without Moiraine! Things are finally coming full circle.
I don't know if I could ever be a Egwene fan, but I do think she is a damn good Amyrlin now. None of the previous books convinced me of that, but this one did. The one downside is I can never really respect Siuan like I once did.Egwene is BADASS! Her defending of the White Tower was jaw dropping. I couldn't put the damn book down to go to the bathroom.
That was Epic.And on that, the RAID on Tar Valon..... goose bumps.
I'm glad to finally know what Verin was up to.Verin! What a fabulous character.Elaida, Too bad, so sad, good bye!
I LOVED any segment seen through Nynaeve's eyes! She's fantastic in her impatience and determination. I must say I think Mr. Sanderson handles some of the Ladies with greater respect then The master Jordan himself.
The Aes Sedai were more distinct. They were given just a touch more personality in passing and they felt much more real.
Elaida...poor girl. I want her to get rescued but she does deserve some punishment and the Seanchan will give her that.
Nynaeve. Nynaeve Nynaeve Nynaeve. I think my sig says it all actually.
You love Cadsuane therefor I love you.Cadsuane, I love her. Though it will be interesting to see her and Moiraine square off. Cad method of bullying has been less and less effective of late.
OMG this is a long post!
I cannot say enough bad things about the Mat dialogue. It was just far too forced. Although I imagine Mat would be a hard character to try and get right. I can only hope it will be better next time.HERE'S WHERE I WAS LESS IMPRESSED.I enjoyed the journey taken by Mat. His actions were correct and Hinderstap was a cool subplot. Sanderson's problem is he has a tendency of overstating some character voices. He did not handle Mat's voice very well at all. It was jarring, though forgivable.... barely. I wish Mat would quit complaining about the same shit.
Avi isn't a very useful character it feels like, aside from being the token Aiel girl. Which is sad. I can't stand her Elayne worship, though.Avi was an okay side bit and important for her character. I enjoy her view points, but... well it was largely forgettable (To my mind any way)
I liked Perrin thinking like a mature adult for the first time in ages.More of Perrin later please! (Though Faile was a busy beaver in her hand full of scenes. Masama's DEAD! Freakin ya. Should have known there was a Forsaken in his ear)
Enough said.Gawyn...... he could be a problem. (Still)
That was so anti-climatic.I liked how Rand felt he outwitted Grendael..................................and it was appropriate to his fall and his soul's collapse...........................That said.................COME ON! She's been so built up and marvelously evil and we don't even get a moment of her before she dies. It was so vague a way to go I still think there is plenty of wiggle room that she may yet have survived. A ruse to escape the Dragon Reborn. She IS that clever!
Rand's part felt a little cheesy to me, but then I kind of wanted him to snap and kill someone not named Cadsuane. I'm sick like that.That ending really got me. Rand's moment on Dragonmount and Egwene watching from Tar Valon. I could SEE it so vividly. Brought tears to my eyes.
I hope I have satisfied you! Although I too could speak of it a lot. Until I forget it all.Now I can't wait for Towers of Midnight. (I'm sure I'm not alone there) Any thoughts or points of exchange??? I could talk about this one all night. -
I didn't eat any meat this year, but it was still good!
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But I love Cadsuane.
I guess I can be happy as long as her and Moiraine have a meetup. -
OK here is a reduced sized (see I'm nice)screen of my new desktop.
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You know, I have a feeling Cad is going to die at TG. At that's fine I guess, but it makes me sad.
I actually thought of something related to this book while at work but god help me if I can remember what it is.
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I got a new desktop computer! Once I get photoshop on here I'll show a screenshot. I haven't installed any Sims games yet, so that test is still to go. So far I'm not minding Windows 7.
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In what way does it make you squint? (I feel this should be obvious to me but it's late so take pity!)
I plan on doing a revamp of the whole site forum included...eventually...but until then I'd like to make people comfortable.
Admittedly, I feel somehow a little guilty converting from vbulletin.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjMUfIKktWU
Never gets old for me
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I just wanted attention.
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I can see how Olivia read it that way and then why my reply also read that way...which would lead to some confusion when exchanging posts!
But I also agree with Ash in doubting a gay male appearing in this series. But considering the few lesbians we have maybe that's a good thing. I love Galina but girl has some issues.
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I assume it is a woman because of WoT's lack of male/male couplings...and the fact that he has a wife, and the brief mentions of men liking men make it sound like they only like men. In the real world you might have bisexuals, but how many of those have we seen in WoT? And how many of those are not named Moiraine and Siuan or are strange fantasies of incest of Avi/Elayne?
I'd believe the innkeep gay before the good general if only because he is a majorly minor character and all such persons seem to follow more "traditional" ways. Unless it is having multiple, willing, wives or Myrelle being talked about like a borderline ho. Which is still "traditional" now that I think of it.
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OK see, I think we are reading that quote completely differently.That was my point. I do not read any male loving. I read Rodel Ituralde loved a woman who left him for another man with soft hands. I even looked up the page directly and still feel that way.
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I'm afraid I'm lost on who is suppose to be gay in that quote. It is entirely possible I am blind but all I see is a man lost his first love to another man who wasn't a fighter.
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I remember when I was in junior high there was an Oprah show where they were discussing the words kids used and one of them was "jack" as in "I jacked that fool's pencil LOL" and I remember thinking, "how do you not know what jacked means?!"
I say this because the word "nicked" reminds me that I am American and do not hear people say that often.
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I don't know if I count the innkeep as gay. He was married to woman and if being gay isn't a sin in Randland, then....
That, and I always have an issue with the gay male stereotype. I would have liked him more if he wasn't married to a woman with a daughter.
I'm assuming that's who the "gay" man is; I can' think of anyone else.
Except Thom.
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Yes, Ash is right. In NS Moiraine tells Siuan something that she believes to be true, but can't be 100% sure of. She even thinks to herself that this is a loophole. The Three Oaths aren't as strict as AS would have us to believe.
And Mat...Mat never went on and on and on and on for paragraphs at a time about some stupid story. It wasn't "Mat" humor. It just felt damn awkward. I would have liked it more if it was some other random dude sprouting that stuff. And I can't get over him writing backstories! The boy avoid reading for crying out loud!
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She's just a little speechless about sex.
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Aes Sedai can do sarcasm. Just think of how many figures of speech can be classified as sarcasm. Rand al'Thor isn't literally a mulehead.
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Somehow, I find myself suddenly yearning for Mo/Thom fic!
To tell you the truth: Marie is entirely to blame for this.
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"Of course not, you silly little Cairhienin rosebud."
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Thom gazed down at his Aes Sedai, his white hair blowing in the wind. "Moiraine. Forgive me. But I cannot help myself when in your presence! I just want to lay down next to you for awhile. You look so beautiful tonight: your eyes are so lovely, your mouth so sweet. I just want to touch you and hold you. I need you. Light, I need you! I love you so much."
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