Robert Jordan Theory (A bit wacky)

[Chaerophon]

I just figured that there was no better place where I could vent my disappointment with the turn that this series has taken. I have been rereading a couple of the later books in the series in order to bone up for the new book (once it comes out in paperback). The editing is ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS! Compared to the earlier books in the series, his writing style has completely gone to crap and I find myself drifting constantly. The pattern that has developed - nothing, nothing, nothing.... oh, better wrap this thing up with some excitement and meaningful plot development, I'm at my page quota - is very disappointing.

So, this brings me to my point. I'm not particularly educated with regards to Jordan's history, etc. However, I suspect that perhaps there is something funny going on. Is it possible that the continuation of this series is being written by more than one person? It has lost so much of its flavour and creativity that I honestly am compelled to believe that it may be possible that someone else has at least helped him to write the last few books. It seems to me to have taken on a patterned 'bleh' feel characteristic of, for example, the most recent Simpsons episodes that are written by committee and lack the flair and dynamism of earlier episodes. (I know, strange reference) For the first four books, I absolutely lived and breathed "The Wheel of Time", however, I'm considering not even purchasing this next book on the basis of its complete descent into mediocrity.

Anyways, my theory may be way off base; however, the fact that it seems at all possible speaks volumes as to the sort of artistic integrity that Jordan has exhibited as these novels have progressed. The "it's a long story" excuse won't cut it for me. He made his bed, now lie in it. Besides, if it wasn't a damn cash grab, I'm pretty sure that the story could be over by now.

Sorry, a bit of an "airy" post, to be sure, but I'm sure that there's at least a few people on here who feel the same way.