All right, before I get started, let me say this. I know that a lot of people don't regard the Wheel of Time very highly anymore, especially books 7-11, and ToM as well. However, I have always loved the books. Even in those especially boring moments in books 8 and 10. I have always found the characters to be superbly written. So much so that they have become like friends to me. Whenever I finish a wheel of time book, it has happened at a blistering pace, which I then try and carry over to another book.
And, as usual, I'm having difficulty finding another book that satisfies me the way WoT did. I tried the Stormlight Archive, but it just isn't doing it for me. I hear Erikson's series is great, but the first book blows, is it worth it?
Any recommendations for books that can match the adventure and character development of WoT? (Even if you think WoT is just crap with horrible character development and writing, then please just recommend a book that exhibits those strenghts. I'd rather not get into a protracted argument over WoT's merits).
And, as usual, I'm having difficulty finding another book that satisfies me the way WoT did. I tried the Stormlight Archive, but it just isn't doing it for me. I hear Erikson's series is great, but the first book blows, is it worth it?
Any recommendations for books that can match the adventure and character development of WoT? (Even if you think WoT is just crap with horrible character development and writing, then please just recommend a book that exhibits those strenghts. I'd rather not get into a protracted argument over WoT's merits).
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Wheel of Time Hangover
24/03/2011 03:40:11 PM
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Erikson's books are fantastic, but the characterization could not be more different than WoT's.
24/03/2011 03:54:11 PM
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A few suggestions you may like
24/03/2011 05:15:56 PM
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I am about halfway through The Game of Thrones right now
24/03/2011 06:08:39 PM
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Well there is a reason Jordan chose Sanderson to finish the series for him
24/03/2011 06:29:06 PM
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Harriet's last name isn't Jordan so I'm assuming you mean Michael Jordan
24/03/2011 09:06:20 PM
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really? I thought he had picked him
25/03/2011 07:00:44 PM
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robin hobb! her characters are lovely. the stories are great too. *NM*
24/03/2011 07:30:16 PM
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I third Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb *NM*
24/03/2011 09:06:58 PM
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Re: I third Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
24/03/2011 10:11:24 PM
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I enjoyed the book but I don't think his prose were as good as Jordan's
25/03/2011 07:05:02 PM
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I'm loving the Robin Hobb shout outs! (She's sadly underrepresented here) *NM*
25/03/2011 02:57:37 AM
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Name of the Wind, and its recent sequel Wise Man's Fear are really, really good.
25/03/2011 04:49:51 PM
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Are the Dresden books really that good?
25/03/2011 08:14:37 PM
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Honestly, they kind of remind me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, if Giles was the main character.
29/03/2011 06:18:44 PM
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I was really disappointed by WMF, reminded me A LOT of Crossroads of Twilight *NM*
06/04/2011 09:30:17 PM
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I feel the same about Wot as you, and Robin Hobb is a great recommendation!
26/03/2011 12:22:09 AM
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Re: I feel the same about Wot as you, and Robin Hobb is a great recommendation!
28/03/2011 02:26:10 AM
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If you are willing to step out of the fantasy genre, check out David Weber
30/03/2011 01:53:19 PM
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