You still Trolling the WoTBoards Larry?
Light in the Night Send a noteboard - 24/01/2013 11:06:14 PM
Long time, no see!
Yeah, the book was very underwhelming (I actually think it is one of the poorest in the series in terms of prose and plot execution) and I agree with most, if not all, of your criticisms. Although I didn't like the series proper as much as most here, I too am glad for at least getting to know some decent people, even if my sarcasm did tend to provoke a few a bit much at times Hope things are well with you, as it has been a while, no?
Yeah, the book was very underwhelming (I actually think it is one of the poorest in the series in terms of prose and plot execution) and I agree with most, if not all, of your criticisms. Although I didn't like the series proper as much as most here, I too am glad for at least getting to know some decent people, even if my sarcasm did tend to provoke a few a bit much at times Hope things are well with you, as it has been a while, no?
I saw you got in a pissing contest with someone on another post, much like you and I did a long time ago. (Back when I was a noob at wotmania). I recall you had badmouthed WoT and I felt Compelled to come to the defense. Those were the days....sigh.
You almost have to feel sorry for Sanderson inheriting the unenviable task of trying to complete a fan favorite. Sure, it brings him more fame, but, he also gets to take the heat for not meeting expectations of loyal RJ fans, no matter that the remainder of the story itself was probably going to leave fans unfulfilled, with thoughts of what might have been.
It's funny in a way. I really did look forward to every book back then. I'd reread before the new one would hit the shelves, spend hours doing research for theories, dissecting sentence after sentence looking for hidden meanings and clues. Then came CoT and KoD, and I realized that the story was never going to venture down any of the promising paths that Jordan teased us with. (Certainly the story would have been better, IMO, had he lived to complete it himself). But, it's apparent RJ had always planned on taking the story down the most obvious route, and the "hints" that inspired debate, controversy, theories and websites, were no more than false trails or scenery decorating the roadside. However, as long as Jordan was driving, I was happy to sit in the passenger seat, take in the view and enjoy the ride.
It has been awhile since I've been here, BTW. (I think my last post was 2010). Been going through some changes. My father-in-law passed away a couple years ago and left my wife a small "gentleman's ranch" in Tahlequah, OK. (20 acres of scenic hillside next to the Illinois River in the NE part of the state). After making several trips from Ca. to OK. to make repairs after break-ins, we decided to go ahead and make the move about a year ago. Been a bit of a culture shock, but I enjoy the serenity of no neighbors within eyesight of my porch.
Where once was Shadow
Now reigns Light
Darkness fades
Into the Night
I made the switch!
Now reigns Light
Darkness fades
Into the Night
I made the switch!
Where to begin....
23/01/2013 05:22:12 AM
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Re: Where to begin....
23/01/2013 01:18:31 PM
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I think Rand and Moridin sword fought because channeling at SG is v dangerous so they minimised it
24/01/2013 12:40:45 AM
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Re: Where to begin....
23/01/2013 04:11:13 PM
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There was a HUGE goldmine of complexity that RJ planted in the story that BS just completely ignored *NM*
23/01/2013 06:35:17 PM
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Seriously, the entire book I was scratching my head wondering why the hell the Channelers
25/01/2013 06:32:26 AM
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Hey John
24/01/2013 04:04:39 PM
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Re: Hey John
24/01/2013 05:45:30 PM
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Yeah, his writing annoys me greatly at times
24/01/2013 06:57:50 PM
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Re: Yeah, his writing annoys me greatly at times
25/01/2013 04:55:54 AM
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I'm as much of a "mainstream" reviewer as a fantasy one these days, so...
25/01/2013 05:16:16 AM
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Re: I'm as much of a "mainstream" reviewer as a fantasy one these days, so...
25/01/2013 08:37:48 PM
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All but remains, for me at least, is a story that isn't as memorable as it could have been
27/01/2013 03:03:59 AM
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Re: All but remains, for me at least, is a story that isn't as memorable as it could have been
28/01/2013 09:26:24 PM
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Perrin growled. Slayer was too quick! Perrin was fast, too. Sooner or later, one of them would..." *NM*
24/01/2013 08:23:12 PM
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At one point he used the word "arabesque" - how can something be that without Arabic culture? *NM*
24/01/2013 09:25:54 PM
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Indeed...
25/01/2013 03:14:22 AM
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He actually said he took "many advanced courses in linguistics"? That makes it even worse.
25/01/2013 02:19:31 PM
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Re: He actually said he took "many advanced courses in linguistics"? That makes it even worse.
25/01/2013 08:53:38 PM
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Well, Brigham Young is the *best* Mormon university out there.
26/01/2013 01:37:16 AM
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Re: Well, Brigham Young is the *best* Mormon university out there.
26/01/2013 03:20:09 PM
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You still Trolling the WoTBoards Larry?
24/01/2013 11:06:14 PM
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Ha! I've mellowed a bit, though!
25/01/2013 04:56:47 AM
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Been there
26/01/2013 09:27:10 PM
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I went to the World's Fair in 1982 with my family - again, small world!
27/01/2013 03:08:27 AM
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Were you the one who came up with "Selene was Mesaana"?
25/01/2013 07:44:01 AM
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