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.
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.
Egwene... one of the best characters in the series
30/10/2009 07:45:11 AM
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I hope I am wrong but
30/10/2009 08:52:37 AM
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Re: Egwene... one of the best characters in the series - AMEN!!!!!!! *NM*
30/10/2009 01:34:55 PM
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I lurves her. She am pretty, smart, courageous, independent, the whole package.
30/10/2009 03:28:07 PM
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Pretty! An absolute MUST for a good character in a pictureless book series!
31/10/2009 05:09:13 AM
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It's obvious you're petty and shallow. Who said anything about PHYSICAL beauty?
31/10/2009 09:09:52 PM
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That *is* the most obvious interpretation of the word "pretty"...
31/10/2009 09:44:38 PM
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As expected, Cannoli is nothing but obvious. He has no depth, just cheese. XD *NM*
31/10/2009 09:54:11 PM
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Sidious: proving as Jason did, that running a WoT site makes you crap as a reader
30/10/2009 07:09:46 PM
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Re: Sidious: proving as Jason did, that running a WoT site makes you crap as a reader
31/10/2009 05:33:19 AM
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Good job, yes. Worthy goal - not really. Still an arrogant Tower-loving carppy friend, absolutely
31/10/2009 10:33:28 PM
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It was all very impressive, yes. Unfortunately, it was *too* impressive and that makes it hollow.
31/10/2009 06:16:03 PM
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Re: It was all very impressive, yes. Unfortunately, it was *too* impressive and that makes it hollow
31/10/2009 10:34:54 PM
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Its been heading there, no?
31/10/2009 10:47:13 PM
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It has, yes, but that doesn't make it realistic.
01/11/2009 11:16:19 AM
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Re: It has, yes, but that doesn't make it realistic.
05/11/2009 02:01:28 AM
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While I do prefer Mary Sue Egwene to Idiot!Egwene (Books 1-11), I'd much rather have Human!Egwene
03/11/2009 03:22:25 PM
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