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It was all very impressive, yes. Unfortunately, it was *too* impressive and that makes it hollow. Legolas Send a noteboard - 31/10/2009 06:16:03 PM
She deserves major credit for both her judgement on a number of issues and her perseverance in doing what it took. But by turning her into a saint and a demi-goddess, as well as the only Aes Sedai with a functioning brain, it all becomes a little too much. Elaida digs her own grave in a spectacular and rather unrealistic fashion - certainly it was fun to see Elaida put in her place at last, but it was so exaggerated that the feeling was a bit hollow. The scenes with the Aes Sedai and even Sitters following her every suggestion are even worse in that regard. These are women of over a hundred years old in many cases, who were involved in politics before Egwene's mother was born. They really should not need, or take, basic advice from someone they consider an Accepted, regardless of the spine, levelheadedness and good judgement said Accepted displays.

And as for the Seanchan attack, while Cannoli seems to contradict himself by pointing out Egwene's accurate assessment of it here while pretending she considers it a massive victory elsewhere, he's right in this thread. I will agree with you that it was important for her to finally face up to her demons, and that in that regard, one can cheer for her causing death and mayhem among the Seanchans. But to say that it was particularly impressive, or that she caused their mission to fail... no.
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Egwene... one of the best characters in the series - 30/10/2009 07:45:11 AM 1384 Views
I so agree with you!! - 30/10/2009 08:24:53 AM 660 Views
Re: I so agree with you!! - 31/10/2009 05:28:38 AM 584 Views
I hope I am wrong but - 30/10/2009 08:52:37 AM 806 Views
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Re: Egwene... one of the best characters in the series - AMEN!!!!!!! *NM* - 30/10/2009 01:34:55 PM 320 Views
Agreed *NM* - 31/10/2009 05:29:09 AM 280 Views
Agreed! Screw you Conalli... whatever your name is *NM* - 30/10/2009 04:05:39 PM 340 Views
She's coming off a bit Mary Sue-like, IMO - 30/10/2009 06:48:59 PM 846 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 31/10/2009 06:01:32 PM 292 Views
pompous - 31/10/2009 05:48:13 AM 580 Views
It sorta reminded me.. - 31/10/2009 06:02:22 AM 631 Views
Only two words - Mother Goddess ! - 31/10/2009 09:18:18 AM 581 Views
Well, only recently... - 31/10/2009 11:19:15 AM 688 Views
It was all very impressive, yes. Unfortunately, it was *too* impressive and that makes it hollow. - 31/10/2009 06:16:03 PM 615 Views
Its been heading there, no? - 31/10/2009 10:47:13 PM 605 Views
It has, yes, but that doesn't make it realistic. - 01/11/2009 11:16:19 AM 935 Views
Re: It has, yes, but that doesn't make it realistic. - 05/11/2009 02:01:28 AM 646 Views
Re: It has, yes, but that doesn't make it realistic. - 05/11/2009 02:09:26 PM 671 Views
I agree with most of your post but I have a nitpick - 06/11/2009 02:08:31 AM 542 Views
Re: It has, yes, but that doesn't make it realistic. - 06/11/2009 05:57:12 AM 713 Views

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