06-18-2003, 05:40 AM
Quote:I'm considering not even purchasing this next book on the basis of its complete descent into mediocrity. . . . If it wasn't a damn cash grab, I'm pretty sure that the story could be over by now.
I decided that somewhere back around book five or six. Whichever one (trying not to spoil) had Rand traveling but idle for about half the book. It became clear that Jordan was going to write forever as long as there were suckers lining up with bills in hand. I put the series out of my mind and haven't regretted it one bit.
If you or anyone wants to read something with a narrative complexity close to that of Wheel but reaching a conclusion, try Guv Gavriel Kay, Sailing to Sarantium and Lord of Emperors. Best contemporary fantasy this side of Robin Hobb.