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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 :D 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. :shocked:
Where once was Shadow
Now reigns Light
Darkness fades
Into the Night

I made the switch!
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