I am a WoT fan and always will be, but I can certainly see, understand, and agree with many of the negative feelings identified by Larry, DomA, and Tom. After reflecting on ToM, I think it was a book of great moments, but had many glaring problems that decreased my enjoyment. I appreciate Mr. Sanderson's efforts to write the end of a world not his own and I don't know if another (or anyone, for that matter) could do a flawless job. It just didn't work that well in this book.

And Robert Jordan had many issues that I would have hoped we could move beyond. I can agree with complaints about one dimensional characterizations, annoying and repitious traits/reactions, and unfortunate "fetish" tendencies (female spanking and the rape of female Forsaken being the worst). So, while I love the series and will want to see how it ends, I do not disdain these well thought out and justified complaints.