Robert Jordan Theory (A bit wacky)

[Chaerophon]

Having thought about it more over the past two days, I've realized just how sad I am that the series has declined as it has. The first four books are some of the most outstanding fantasy writing that I've encountered. For quite some time during my early teenage years, I was simply engrossed with the world that Jordan was revealing to me. Granted, part of my distaste may have come with age, but it's hard to forget the innocent Rand and his friends thrust into a world beyond their limited understanding. (I know, I know, it's been done, but rarely has it been done so well.) Unfortunately, the appeal of the core characters has been lost and I can't see myself finishing the series. I'm very curious as to what is going to happen, just as I always was, but, to answer your question, Griselda, I wouldn't get started. I know that I got my girlfriend involved a year or so ago and now that she's reached book nine, she's starting to get almost as disappointed as I have become. It's a real shame.