[wastra]

Well, Giarc, I classify Goodkind as a fairy tale writer but Jordan as a fantasy writer because that's how I see them. Jordan is heavy in plot development and character development. He is a polished and talented writer who writes in a grand scale, including just enough realism to make the setting seem possible.

Keep in mind here that I've only read one book by goodkind, Wizard's First Rule. Based on THAT book, there is no comparrison between Jordan and Goodkind. Perhaps, as I've said before, Goodkind's style evolved in his later books, but I don't know that as a fact.

My only point there was to recommend authors I thought Saruman would like- as most people I HAVE MET AND SPOKEN WITH who enjoy Goodkind also enjoy books by Eddings and Brooks.

Based on WfR and Jordan's WoT, the two writers are as different as peas and corn.

[Giarc]

Rather than mess up the topic of this thread I'll discuss the comparisons of Jordan and Goodkind on the 'Goodkind Ugh' thread.
Most folks I've met and spoken to find it hard to separate the two in any meaningful sense.