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Submitted by Patrick W. Rizzo
(Oct 20, 2000)First off, let me state that I was never a fan of the science fiction genre of books. But at the library on evening a few years ago I picked up one of Robert Jordan's Conan books.
I couldn't put it down. So I went looking for more by this author and i found "The Eye of the World". By midway through the book I was enraptured by the world he created. He seemed to leave nothing to chance in this world he had hand-crafted. Since then I have read and reread countless times and am still thouroughlly enticed by this world. I have also read some other serieses and not one can compare. Most writers have their hero winning all the time but Mr. Jordan makes his heroes more human. They have the same problems as we do which is so rare in any genre really. They fail and they succeed, they battle inner forces and they work with their inner forces. This is honestly one of the most complex and greatest series i have ever laid my hands on.
Submitted by Geoff DeWitt
(Oct 20, 2000)I believe that this series is definitely one of the best fantasy series ever written (I'm having a hard time trying to decide between Eddings and Jordan, insofar as to who is the best author).
I find it very funny that some people believe that there is nothing at all fishy about Mazrim Taim. I think (don't quote me here) that Taim is Demandred. I also want to know what Logain and the other Asha'man did to those Red Aes Sedai. I'm not sure, but I think they might have bonded them (female Warders).
There are only two criticisms that I want to make. First, I want to know what the hell happened to Mat. Secondly, I want to know who or what killed Asmodean, as well as who this guy is who is keeping Moghedien hostage.
By the way, for anyone who wants to refute the fact: RAND RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GD
Submitted by David Dahlgren
(Oct 20, 2000)Well, What can I say, This is the best fatasy series ever writen. It has got it all. It makes all other writers woorks look like Baby Books.
I can tell whis because I´ve read em all.
I really recomend these books.
/David
Submitted by orchid214@webtv.net
(Oct 20, 2000)The first time a friend handed me the Eye of the World, I wasn't interested. But after I felt obliged to read it, I couldn't put it down. Robert Jordan has a wonderful ability to draw in a reader and make that reader a part of the story. He gives such attention to details and intrigue, you hardly knew what to expect next. I felt like I knew Rand and Mat and Perrin and Egwene and all the characters. I takes great talent to write that well. I cannot wait for Winter Heart.
Submitted by Anonymous
(Oct 20, 2000)Before I came across The Wheel of Time series, I had read huge amounts of books by many different authors, and enjoyed them all, but Jordan offers up the greatest tale that I have ever read in my life by far. I am amazed by those who feel that the series has gone completely to waste. I am sorry that they do not see the intricate pattern that Jordan is weaving right before their eyes. Some say that the characters have become bland, or that Jordan focuses on certain one's too much, such as Egwene or Elayne. Have you ever considered that fact that they play a huge part in the story coming to a close at the last battle? or that all of the main characters are ta'veren, not just Rand, Perrin, and Mat? I suggest that you go through and read the books again, because you are sure to find many things that you missed, or can not catch without reading the series a second time. Jordan does things, just as an example, such as giving a hint about something that will occur in the 7th book, but in the prologue of the 3rd book. Of course, you will not know what he is hinting at the first time, and will probably have forgotten about the hint by the time you get to the 7th book. For those who dislike the main characters now, it is sad that you have not seen how the characters have grown and become richer in each book. To me it seems that many of the characters learn an important lesson towards the end of each book that makes them more mature and aids them in the next book. In creating his many subplots, to me it seems that Jordan makes the story that much richer. No one would understand what was going on if they didn't know about the forsaken, or the black ajah, or a horde of other things that all tie into the main plot. Jordan is breaking into new ground by creating his myriad of subplots. Many series of the past just focus on the main characters, have them go through a little adventure, and then give you the conclusion. Notice that in many of the books by Jordan, the main characters, and others, all pull together and end up in the same main plot. So all of the subplots are drawn into the main plot, and then sprout out again in the next book. Jordan gives you a deep story, and gets you attached to the characters in a personal way by making them seem so human in many ways. Someone said that Rand was a monster, but we can get inside his head and see the conflict between the iron ruler, and the young farmer that still exists in him. Rand feels bad for all the women who have ever died by his hand, or as a direct result of him. He feel badly for many things he does, but realizes that he must be strong. At any rate, I hope that those of you who fell that Jordan has failed you in the later books will re-read the series and keep in mind what Jordan is really trying to accomplish.
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