It's Wheel of Time, and it rocks almost as hard as the rest!
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Book eight... Many negative reviews were written when this book came out. Truth is that there are not many die-hard action-events in this book. Truth is too, that some of the topics are considered not vrey interesting by some  readers. It's still a fact though, that the online WoT-community is heavily  alive, and that Robert Jordan still is really, really popular. What I'm  saying is, that there are lots of people who liked book eight (like I do),  but have never said that aloud, because there is no need to. People who  judge books for money have to state an opinion, and if you're not into the  series, I guess "Path of Daggers" is as interesting as you  average book about fishing. Most of the fans like the book, other people  don't. If you came to this pages, you most probably are a fan, so go buy!  (I am very sorry for both grammatical and linguistical errors in this text.  I'm not a native speaker)
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If you love the Wheel of Time then you'll love this story. There is so much hinted in this first book, there is bound to be a lot to this series. The world Brandon Sanderson created is marvelous and huge. The different cultures and religions seem so real! It definitely one of those books you can read over and over again and feel like you're reading it for the first time.
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If you like your epic fantasy bold and brash then Craig Munros The Bones of the Past is exactly what you need. The story scope is vast and rolls along at a tight pace. The fight scenes are a gory combination of human perseverance and magical enhancement. However, its the cast of characters that sets this book apart from normal fantasy adventures. Theres the usual smattering of good and bad, but its the individuals that exist in the gray middle that I found the most fascinating. Humans, demons and gods all have a soul, and its great to see them in all their flawed beauty. Im very much looking forward to Munros next installment.
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Wheel of Time. You either love them or hate them. I happen to love them. Yes Jordan rambles on but I think that the WoT series is for the Hardcore fantasy fans who love to read. Long is a good thing.

Rand and his gang have some good surprises this time around. The Fires of Heaven does break the WoT mold enough to make it fresh. One thing to note is that I think this has the strongest ending of since the first book.

Just another great edition to this great franchise.
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This is a great book and if you like the Dragon Lance series, Wheel Of Time, or so on you are going to love this. Awesome character and great story telling!
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The Gathering Storm has put new vigor into this series. Brandon Sanderson has been able to continue the series in Jordan's place in a very successful way. While still staying true to various elements of Jordan's earlier writing, Sanderson is able to bring out his own voice in the text. The plot is much more fast moving than previous books, which is refreshing. But Sanderson still provides plenty of the ultra broad description and imagery found in the Wheel of Time series. Can't wait to dive into the next book!
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I got sucked into the Wheel of Time years ago and the first several books had me hooked and ready for more.  I don't mind long books but quite frankly Jordan's lack of direction and way too much detail ruined the series for me; or so I thought.  A friend force fed me the previous Sanderson Wheel book and I was amazed at how well he writes.  I was sucked back in like I was in the first several books and once again enjoyed my romp though this universe.  This book is amazing, well thought out and well written.  Enough detail to form a picture but not so much that you get lost.  Great job Mr Sanderon, you saved the Wheel of Time for me!
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And I mean endless. I love the wheel of time books, but my god they are long. Still worth the time and money spent
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I'm hooked as a reader on The Demands series, the sequel the B sides takes the action and character work up a SERIOUS notch. Geraci has a firm grasp on what makes his battling characters tick, and the energy is in the writing like a hard fast raw garage rock song! Awesome!
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Wow, I've read alot of fantasy novels in my day, including some of the larger series, like WoT and GRRM's stuff.  But this book was genuinely hard for me to get into.  I think it was after pushing through the first two-thirds of the way into the novel that things finally started to click with me, the setting, characters, plot and so on.  And it was worth it - I loved the way things wrapped up like they did.  I guess the way this book tossed all the characters at me, without too much of the back story that was obviously being referred to, made things pretty tough.  Still, I can't wait to read the next one, which I've already purchased.  I very much liked how DIFFERENT this story was from most of the usual fantasy LOTR based tropes you see in most novels.  And I enjoyed the miltary aspect of it.  The end of this book definitely left me wanting for more.
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I thoroughly enjoyed all of Jordan's Wheel of Time books, this one included. I have read many reviews by readers who have been turned off of the series by the "rambling" or "overly descriptive" style that Jordan puts out.

  Well for those of you that are new to the series I urge you to continue. Think of them as one SUPER HUGE manuscript cut into 14 pieces. A lot of times I find myself a little lost when I get to the middle of a long book. This is because the middle is usually the part of the book where it seems like not a lot is going on, until you finish the book and realize that all that stuff in the middle was necessary to give us the reasons why the book ENDS the way it does. The same is true for this series although on a much larger scale.

  I think that most of the readers were hoping this would be a 5 to 7 book series. When they realized that it wasn't going to end soon, their short attention spans would not allow them to be patient enough to let the author finish the story the way HE wants to. Remember it is his story to tell. We are just taking it in not writing it.

  So if you know that you are not patient when reading books or series of books, then The Wheel of Time series may not be for you. For those of you who, like me, love a story that not only builds a new world, but takes the time it needs to immerse you in it fully, then go for it.

  Its kind of like being baptized into a religion. Don't take the plunge unless you know what you are getting into and you are prepared to give it your all.
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Another awesome piece of work by Shiriluna Nott! Book two did not disappoint from the expectations set by book one. I would HIGHLY recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading fantasy novels. My one and only complaint about these books is that I wish they were longer. I've enjoyed reading them so much I wish they were more on a Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time scale, because I don't want them to end. Can't wait for book three!!!
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Epic read. i have been looking for something since I finished The Wheel of Time series, and so far, this is just as good. Can't wait for the next one
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I started The Wheel of Time probably 25 years ago or so. I just finished. No I am not a slow reader lol. I love this series. I am sad that i am done reading it yet i am happy that I did. Reading this last book has taken me back to my childhood and all the way back to the present time. I realized about half way through this book that im really gonna be sad when I finish it. Goodbye Wheel of Time. Maybe TOR will let this author do another series!
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I came across this book by accident while I was looking for the new installment in the Wheel of Time series and it caught my eye. It was one of the most fortunate accidents of my life. This is what the Wheel of Time should have been and I say that as someone who thoroughly enjoyed Wheel of Time. The Stormlight Archives is an amazing series with a long life ahead of it.
The Way of Kings is extremely well written and you will care deeply for all the characters. Theyre all unique and interesting, and I truly mean that. Each has their own personality. No two characters are similar, unless they're intended to be. Ive experienced both the book and the audiobook version.  The audiobook version is amazing in that you quickly forget that its being read to you. I cant recommend the audiobook version enough.
Summary: The overarching story is that the king of Alethkar was killed and the nation went to war with the nation that claimed responsibility for the assassination.
The Way of Kings follows three main characters, Kaladin Stormblessed, Shallan Davar, and Dalinar Kholin. The story is occasionally told from perspectives other than those three, but its brief.
The main focus is on Kaladin whom is a captain turned slave. Kaladin is sold to Highprince Sadiass army at which point he becomes a part of bridge 4, a group of slaves that have given up on life.
Shallan Davar is a mysterious and talented young woman, whom is seeking out Jasnah Kholin for an apprenticeship, at least on the surface. Without spoiling anything, the most I can say is that she is not a typical female character.
Dalinar Kholin is a High Prince and renowned for being an honorable warrior. When you are first introduced to him you find out that he has visions and is ridiculed for it. He is slowly losing the respect of his subjects and even his own son. Dalinar must make a choice soon and whatever he chooses will shake the kingdom of Alethkar.
The only con for me is that I don't particularly enjoy Shalans story. In comparison to everything thats going on in the shattered planes, Shalans story is.. Boring. Parts of it I enjoy and I sit through, but Im always wanting to go back to Kaladin and Dalinar.
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Another great installation to the WOT series! I'm simply amazed by Jordan's storytelling ability. The world he creates sucks you in and allows you to feel the characters.
At times the book was slow but every detail comes together to give a climatically great end.
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I loved this latest book to the wheel of time series. It picked up right where the last left off. Even though it's been years,since I had read the rest of the series , I knew exactly what was happening and why. Loved it!