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six questions and nine statements RabidWombat Send a noteboard - 06/09/2009 04:47:52 AM
1. My first thought was that it was written by BS. But on reflection, it could just as easily have been written by RJ. It is too easy to project our expectations onto it.

Sometimes I worry that the RJ sections might be some of the worst sections not because RJ is a bad writer but that he like all good writers depend on rewriting. All of BS's sections could be rewritten by him to be made better.

2. The garbage in Tar Valon persists despite Elaida's fury. Further, Elaida is not using her knowledge of gateways to help the town. Some of that is strategic against the rebels. The largest portion of that decision I fear is that she does not trust the AS under her.

3. The DO is taking control of the weather again trying to hold onto winter now. Will the seafolk use the bowl again or will the try to blackmail the world again?

4. There are too many grammatical and typos in this. It is almost like it was hurriedly retyped by hand instead of copy and pasting. Maybe that was how they fixed the problem that people were having logging in to the article.

5. There is too much telling of back story for my taste. BS mentioned that Harriet had him cut a bunch of it out. It still has too much, though. On the other hand, it is still a good chapter. It just could be better.

6. Why does Rand think of Illian as part of the East and not South? Why is Tarabon considered part of the South?

7. The biggest question in the chapter is why did the Seanchen not respond to Rand's offer? Possibilities:
a. Tuon has not returned yet and/or is too busy with the ceremonies to become the empress.
b. Seanchen want to carry out the attack on the WT first. It might strain a negotiation to have the dragon reborns allies attacked during the negotiation. Better if it happened first.
c. The sul'dam never made it back

8. Rand's thoughts about Itulralde appears to hint that even though Rand is aware of Itulralde's success, that he did not interfere with it by helping or hindering it.

9. It is interesting that Rand is being open about hunting for Graendal. Perhaps we will see a conflict in this book. Or Greandal might just flee.

10. The biggest mystery of the chapter is where did Rand get the new sword from and how did he recognize it. I am inclined to agree with those who say that the answer to this is probably in the prologue.

11. Rand and Cadsuane seemed to have reached a truce of sorts. At least Rand is not so irritated about her rules and has some good thoughts in his head about her.

12. The most interesting quotation in the chapter is Nynaeve's 'Yes, well, then you must see that normal rules shouldn't apply to her.' My pet theory that Nynaeve will use compulsion on Semirhage just got a major boost.

13. Did something happen to make Rand so suspicious of Egwene? She deserves some of it, but Rand never felt this suspicious toward her before.

14. The ending could not have been better even if RJ wrote it. It was very emotional and cut to the core.

15. The title of the chapters are as good as ever.

RabidWombat
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Your thoughts on TGS - Chapter 1 - 05/09/2009 05:23:47 PM 5966 Views
For all of those whining about it not sounding like RJ: - 05/09/2009 05:47:07 PM 1884 Views
Agreed. If anything, it's a tribute to RJ - 05/09/2009 06:17:36 PM 1730 Views
You're forgetting one thing. - 06/09/2009 12:13:03 AM 1869 Views
And if he were to off Egwene? What would your opinion be? *NM* - 07/09/2009 05:38:36 AM 920 Views
He dislikes Sanderson's prose. Plot content is irrelevant here. *NM* - 08/09/2009 06:44:42 PM 1022 Views
Who cares? That would have been RJs decision anyway. - 09/09/2009 06:15:16 AM 1495 Views
not impressed - 05/09/2009 06:24:02 PM 1856 Views
all recap, no meat - 14/09/2009 12:33:35 PM 1494 Views
Pretty good. - 05/09/2009 07:35:41 PM 45269 Views
Re: Pretty good. - 05/09/2009 09:13:44 PM 1775 Views
Re: Pretty good. - 06/09/2009 01:19:22 AM 2072 Views
Re: Pretty good. - 06/09/2009 08:08:38 AM 1712 Views
Re: Pretty good. - 13/09/2009 01:22:22 PM 1441 Views
I found it well-written, but rather uninteresting story-wise *NM* - 05/09/2009 08:04:15 PM 1008 Views
because there should totaly be massive plot development in the first chapter - 05/09/2009 08:29:18 PM 1602 Views
I'm tired of passive story telling. - 05/09/2009 08:57:13 PM 1555 Views
On the other hand... - 05/09/2009 08:58:21 PM 1606 Views
Re: I'm tired of passive story telling. - 05/09/2009 10:42:57 PM 1502 Views
Which escape? - 05/09/2009 11:10:01 PM 1529 Views
I'm tired of mindless readers - 06/09/2009 01:54:14 AM 1639 Views
Re: I'm tired of mindless readers - 06/09/2009 04:01:56 AM 1796 Views
Your best yet Dom! *NM* - 06/09/2009 02:04:40 PM 961 Views
Re: I'm tired of mindless readers - 07/09/2009 04:39:36 AM 1512 Views
Re: I'm tired of mindless readers - 07/09/2009 10:42:29 PM 1499 Views
I was over critical. - 06/09/2009 04:56:48 AM 1431 Views
It's been happening since Book IV btw. - 16/09/2009 05:30:52 PM 1295 Views
A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 05/09/2009 09:34:44 PM 1688 Views
I think Lews Therin's comments to Rand were the most hugely significant part of the chapter. - 06/09/2009 01:15:05 AM 1466 Views
I don't really agree... - 06/09/2009 03:50:08 AM 1451 Views
Re: A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 06/09/2009 02:52:47 AM 2109 Views
Re: A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 06/09/2009 07:08:08 AM 1433 Views
Just answer one question... - 06/09/2009 07:53:12 AM 1936 Views
Re: A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 06/09/2009 10:31:20 AM 1875 Views
Re: A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 08/09/2009 10:19:13 PM 1377 Views
If I may make a few somewhat irrelevant interjections... - 09/09/2009 04:44:45 AM 1391 Views
Re: If I may make a few somewhat irrelevant interjections... - 14/09/2009 04:46:29 PM 1544 Views
Re: A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 10/09/2009 06:20:56 AM 1627 Views
On Egwene... - 10/09/2009 04:33:58 PM 1447 Views
Nynaeve - 08/09/2009 05:43:43 AM 1550 Views
Re: Nynaeve - 08/09/2009 08:06:20 AM 1396 Views
Re: A few things that drew my attention... (this is long and rambling...spoilers) - 07/09/2009 04:41:47 AM 1547 Views
Answers, short, long and longer. - 07/09/2009 11:27:53 PM 1457 Views
I think you missed some things. (spoilers) - 16/09/2009 05:21:43 PM 1234 Views
People who still have their wotmania SNs draw mine.... - 21/09/2009 05:25:15 PM 1304 Views
Good post, but I have an alternative explanation for the saidin barrier - 28/09/2009 12:53:41 AM 1283 Views
First thought...a typo! ner vous = nervous. *NM* - 05/09/2009 09:55:28 PM 953 Views
I loved it! - 05/09/2009 10:52:17 PM 1545 Views
I didn't like the opening sequence. - 05/09/2009 10:58:17 PM 1552 Views
Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 06/09/2009 12:02:13 AM 1502 Views
Re: Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 06/09/2009 12:44:11 AM 1552 Views
Re: Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 07/09/2009 09:08:21 AM 1463 Views
This is what RJ said. - 06/09/2009 12:47:26 AM 1485 Views
Re: This is what RJ said. - 06/09/2009 01:24:36 AM 1469 Views
Re: Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 06/09/2009 05:12:25 PM 1345 Views
Re: Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 06/09/2009 07:20:45 PM 1351 Views
Re: Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 07/09/2009 04:05:09 AM 1376 Views
Re: Robert Jordon vs Brandon Sanderson - 07/09/2009 09:33:25 AM 1380 Views
I found it...interesting --spoilers-- - 06/09/2009 01:33:11 AM 1676 Views
Re: I found it...interesting --spoilers-- - 06/09/2009 01:42:07 AM 1545 Views
Re: I found it...interesting --spoilers-- - 06/09/2009 02:54:17 PM 1576 Views
I'm excited. (Here be spoilers) - 06/09/2009 03:29:59 AM 1436 Views
six questions and nine statements - 06/09/2009 04:47:52 AM 1508 Views
Re: Your thoughts on TGS - Chapter 1 - 06/09/2009 04:51:04 AM 1457 Views
Re: Your thoughts on TGS - Chapter 1 - 06/09/2009 07:30:53 AM 1558 Views
I liked it - 06/09/2009 07:58:09 AM 1459 Views
Some questions... - 06/09/2009 08:04:30 AM 1490 Views
Re: Some questions... - 06/09/2009 08:11:08 AM 1547 Views
Re: Some questions... - 06/09/2009 08:53:20 AM 1473 Views
Re: I liked it - 06/09/2009 09:55:41 PM 1464 Views
Theory: Rand and Egwene. What is up? - 06/09/2009 07:59:58 AM 2359 Views
Also - 06/09/2009 08:24:45 AM 1496 Views
A simpler answer - 06/09/2009 03:04:04 PM 1545 Views
Really? - 06/09/2009 03:38:59 PM 1414 Views
are we already at the location of the book cover? - 06/09/2009 11:49:06 AM 1442 Views
Re: are we already at the location of the book cover? - 06/09/2009 02:43:24 PM 1448 Views
I still think it's Aviendha - 07/09/2009 05:14:50 AM 1281 Views
Omniscient narrator not neutral enough, for one... - 06/09/2009 04:17:51 PM 1602 Views
Yip - 06/09/2009 04:29:40 PM 1536 Views
Yes... - 06/09/2009 04:39:00 PM 1408 Views
I totally agree...the narration was the biggest put-off for me - 09/09/2009 09:51:52 PM 1297 Views
Two Things - 07/09/2009 12:25:31 AM 1511 Views
Moiraine - 07/09/2009 01:19:08 AM 1584 Views
The Moiraine thing is dumb - 09/09/2009 09:53:51 PM 1458 Views
She fell through the doorway with Lanfear - 09/09/2009 10:18:55 PM 1393 Views
uh - 09/09/2009 10:57:17 PM 1434 Views
Timeline? - 07/09/2009 05:10:16 AM 1431 Views
Re: Timeline? - 07/09/2009 05:52:50 PM 1427 Views
So what chapter symbol is it going to have? *NM* - 07/09/2009 08:09:54 AM 872 Views
the dragon in COT chap 23 ornaments *NM* - 07/09/2009 01:28:58 PM 878 Views
The Seanchan are up to something - 07/09/2009 10:26:23 AM 1424 Views
Red stone doorway. - 07/09/2009 03:27:22 PM 1356 Views
The whole thing was explained by Rand in KoD. So no, not new. - 07/09/2009 06:35:01 PM 1366 Views
No - 07/09/2009 07:57:57 PM 1356 Views
Questions, Comments Thoughts and Theories about tGS - 07/09/2009 09:09:05 PM 1473 Views
My thoughts are that the main page is being crowded by too many duplicate threads - 07/09/2009 10:23:41 PM 1445 Views
Hrm... - 08/09/2009 05:28:19 AM 1510 Views
Enjoyed it - 08/09/2009 01:35:03 AM 1419 Views
Ready for More - 08/09/2009 04:25:19 PM 1491 Views
... - 08/09/2009 07:24:46 PM 1406 Views
Not sure what I expected, but not this... - 09/09/2009 04:07:10 PM 1469 Views
I know why Rand is mad at Egwene...read inside to find out - 11/09/2009 03:15:00 AM 1422 Views
It's his increasing paranoia and dehumanization. - 15/09/2009 03:03:53 AM 1420 Views
Re: Your thoughts on TGS - Chapter 1 - 16/09/2009 06:20:14 AM 1247 Views
Semirhage isn't scaring anyone - 28/09/2009 02:32:34 PM 1748 Views
Indeed... - 28/09/2009 03:36:55 PM 1363 Views
Will the Chosen pass that edict down or just not act themselves? - 28/09/2009 10:29:53 PM 1321 Views

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