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Re: I personally see it as more of RJ being a fantastic story teller, but not a well structured Lo'oris Send a noteboard - 22/02/2011 10:59:25 PM
Do we really need to know what some AS, whose name we don't even know, is wearing on a given day? Do we need to read about every floor tile in the friggin White Tower?

Yes! Totally!
That's one of the reasons why I love his work, why it feels so real.
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Io iudico bene questo: che sia meglio essere impetuoso che respettivo, perché la fortuna è donna ed è necessario, volendola tenere sotto, batterla e urtarla.
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Can someone explain to me how Jordan is not a particularly good writer? - 21/02/2011 05:41:31 PM 3209 Views
I personally see it as more of RJ being a fantastic story teller, but not a well structured writer. - 21/02/2011 06:44:21 PM 1599 Views
Re: I personally see it as more of RJ being a fantastic story teller, but not a well structured - 22/02/2011 10:59:25 PM 1237 Views
What do you think about the Southern Gothic authors? - 23/02/2011 08:08:26 AM 1102 Views
Re: What do you think about the Southern Gothic authors? - 23/02/2011 10:51:57 AM 1199 Views
Oh, it really depends. - 23/02/2011 05:39:07 PM 959 Views
thanks, I'll have a look *NM* - 23/02/2011 05:40:50 PM 777 Views
For the same reason that most people think they have above average intelligence. - 21/02/2011 11:13:34 PM 1564 Views
Thank you. - 21/02/2011 11:43:08 PM 1306 Views
Well Said! - 22/02/2011 02:42:22 PM 1225 Views
I can take a shot at that, since nobody else seems willing to. - 22/02/2011 07:29:20 AM 1610 Views
Do you enjoy reading Robert Jordan's ... - 22/02/2011 04:31:28 PM 1290 Views
Not particularly. - 22/02/2011 10:22:00 PM 1390 Views
Agreed. - 22/02/2011 10:37:08 PM 1172 Views
As far as I'm concerned, the only way to gauge whether an author is good or not is ... - 22/02/2011 03:58:17 PM 1149 Views
Amen *NM* - 22/02/2011 04:32:50 PM 765 Views
Re: Can someone explain to me how Jordan is not a particularly good writer? - 22/02/2011 06:27:11 PM 2015 Views
Brain overload! This is really well thought out. - 23/02/2011 10:22:37 PM 1205 Views
thank you for the insight into the outside view lol - 24/02/2011 04:34:57 PM 1263 Views
I think DomA answered the question best, but the "do you like it" argument is weak. - 22/02/2011 10:32:51 PM 1381 Views
Re: I think DomA answered the question best, but the "do you like it" argument is weak. - 22/02/2011 11:16:24 PM 1334 Views
The Necronomicon isn't actually a book, you know. *NM* - 22/02/2011 11:28:29 PM 684 Views
There are nine, actually... - 23/02/2011 12:04:55 AM 1385 Views
I hope I am misunderstanding you. - 23/02/2011 10:57:47 PM 1081 Views
Re: I hope I am misunderstanding you. - 24/02/2011 10:41:09 AM 1230 Views
If the core of the story is all that matters, why read a book - 24/02/2011 10:32:01 PM 1171 Views
Re: If the core of the story is all that matters, why read a book - 24/02/2011 11:23:42 PM 1010 Views
So wait, style is good? - 25/02/2011 12:32:07 AM 1414 Views
Re: So wait, style is good? - 25/02/2011 08:53:55 AM 1057 Views
I'm not trolling - 25/02/2011 11:57:18 PM 1093 Views
That depends... - 23/02/2011 03:00:35 AM 1305 Views
the "do you like it" is the most important criterion - 23/02/2011 10:45:17 PM 1168 Views
Re: the "do you like it" is the most important criterion - 24/02/2011 01:53:59 AM 1162 Views
Thumbs up - IMHO, all discussion can end here - 28/02/2011 05:45:34 PM 1298 Views
Not for quality of writing. - 24/02/2011 05:17:52 PM 1110 Views
Those who can do, the rest are critics. *NM* - 24/02/2011 07:55:50 PM 750 Views
I object, sir! People don't read WoT for the way it's told? - 24/02/2011 12:58:58 AM 1217 Views
If you don't mind me asking... - 24/02/2011 01:05:12 AM 994 Views
Re: If you don't mind me asking... - 24/02/2011 02:19:17 AM 1107 Views
I still don't get it. - 24/02/2011 08:27:50 AM 1005 Views
Re: If you don't mind me asking... - 24/02/2011 11:29:14 PM 1059 Views
I don't mind that you ask, but I'm not going to engage in a defense of literature. - 24/02/2011 05:35:27 PM 992 Views
Re: I don't mind that you ask, but I'm not going to engage in a defense of literature. - 24/02/2011 11:26:55 PM 1155 Views
I'm sure you have a wonderful job awaiting in fast food service. - 25/02/2011 01:57:15 AM 1205 Views
Re: I'm sure you have a wonderful job awaiting in fast food service. - 25/02/2011 08:56:06 AM 1117 Views
Jack @$$ snobbery at its best. WOW *NM* - 28/02/2011 05:48:43 PM 780 Views
... - 25/02/2011 01:07:22 AM 1070 Views
Maybe you should have used better prose? - 25/02/2011 01:23:17 AM 916 Views
It is not a serious question. - 25/02/2011 01:53:59 AM 1051 Views
How so? - 25/02/2011 02:59:05 AM 1193 Views
I have every right to use that tone. - 25/02/2011 03:08:14 PM 1130 Views
Is that so? - 25/02/2011 05:58:31 AM 1126 Views
I'm not fixated with Jordan. - 25/02/2011 03:13:56 PM 1152 Views
Then why do you keep trying to qualify the passage in relation to him? - 25/02/2011 06:29:31 PM 1192 Views
You're conflating two things. - 25/02/2011 07:32:59 PM 1164 Views
All right, now we're getting somewhere. - 26/02/2011 12:40:57 AM 1090 Views
you raise very good questions... *NM* - 26/02/2011 09:21:13 AM 684 Views
Okay, here you go. I am giving you the benefit of the doubt as to your sincerity. - 26/02/2011 03:20:44 PM 918 Views
Thank you, and I agree with all your explanations. *NM* - 26/02/2011 07:28:09 PM 699 Views
Glad to hear that. - 27/02/2011 03:42:33 AM 1002 Views
No problem, these things happen on the internet. *NM* - 27/02/2011 04:36:57 AM 754 Views
No, it is a serious question, just one that can never be seriously answered. - 25/02/2011 03:28:48 PM 1076 Views
Your opinion isn't as valid as anyone else's if that's your opinion. - 25/02/2011 04:44:57 PM 1241 Views
Jack @$$ snobbery at its best. WOW *NM* - 28/02/2011 05:51:48 PM 603 Views
double post. oh my! *NM* - 28/02/2011 05:52:17 PM 641 Views
Just makes you right twice *NM* - 28/02/2011 09:42:19 PM 734 Views
Re: ... - 25/02/2011 08:59:37 AM 1105 Views
And part 2, on the analysis of writing. - 24/02/2011 01:16:20 AM 1126 Views
Florid desciption is usually not a good thing. - 24/02/2011 05:30:30 PM 1086 Views
Re: I find this whole thing elitist and more than a bit silly - 23/02/2011 06:45:05 AM 1216 Views
Why do you think mind-expanding literature is restricted to the classics? - 23/02/2011 08:03:59 AM 1052 Views
Re: Why do you think mind-expanding literature is restricted to the classics? - 23/02/2011 09:25:10 AM 1229 Views
Of course people read for pleasure. - 23/02/2011 09:04:24 PM 1012 Views
Ok... - 24/02/2011 08:59:27 AM 1045 Views
"Yeah well, that's, like, just your opinion, man." Good argument. - 24/02/2011 03:43:24 PM 1122 Views
*NM* - 24/02/2011 05:37:02 PM 644 Views
I find your above average tastes and intelligence uninspiring. - 24/02/2011 08:42:03 PM 989 Views
I'm curious to hear who Tom and DomA consider a "very good writer"? - 24/02/2011 05:49:13 PM 1135 Views
Among living writers? - 24/02/2011 08:16:08 PM 1173 Views
No Rushdie? - 24/02/2011 09:22:46 PM 1071 Views
I was considering mentioning Rushdie. - 24/02/2011 09:32:20 PM 1016 Views
My list would be similar... - 26/02/2011 07:24:11 AM 1280 Views
That was a very good list. - 26/02/2011 03:07:31 PM 1118 Views
Re: That was a very good list. - 27/02/2011 04:51:43 AM 1165 Views
Once I finish Hugo I'm probably going to read Druon. - 27/02/2011 02:30:03 PM 957 Views
Oh, and another question - 27/02/2011 05:28:47 PM 963 Views
Re: Oh, and another question - 01/03/2011 03:42:02 AM 1120 Views
One final question, if you'll indulge me... - 01/03/2011 06:43:23 PM 1006 Views
Well, until I have time to return to your previous post but... - 01/03/2011 07:45:13 PM 1145 Views
I think the two of you have taken too narrow a meaning of 'great' - 27/02/2011 11:14:30 AM 1222 Views
You like Solzhenitsyn but not other Russian writers? - 27/02/2011 02:43:46 PM 1132 Views
Re: You like Solzhenitsyn but not other Russian writers? - 02/03/2011 11:47:19 PM 1231 Views
Re: I think the two of you have taken too narrow a meaning of 'great' - 28/02/2011 11:51:49 PM 1242 Views
Re: I think the two of you have taken too narrow a meaning of 'great' - 03/03/2011 12:01:30 AM 1158 Views
Link to DomA Post from up above: - 03/03/2011 12:20:11 AM 1391 Views
He's a great storyteller, but his prose is somewhat uninspiring. *NM* - 27/02/2011 07:28:00 PM 772 Views

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