Robert Jordan and the Wheel of Time

Thimble · Post by **Thimble** » 05 Feb 2016, 00:33

aparsons wrote:Hi @thimble. I guess their personalities are just polar opposite of mine, they tend to be more aggressive and bossy. I am much more traditional with my ideas about how women should act towards men. I admit, I haven't read the books in years, but I do recall the first few books were very hard to get through because of how the women saw the world. It's as if ALL men were punished and treated like invalids because of a few unstable ones.

Hi again @aparsons. I agree that in the earlier books most of the women characters are still in their small town mindset. They grew up in a certain atmosphere where men took care of some things and women took care of other things. Any crossing of the boundaries led to arguing. The theme of all being punished for the actions of a few is actually a running theme for multiple types of people. It's really fun to see all of the characters change from the beginning and grow into more mature and experienced people. I don't know if you remember her, but Min is one of the women that, aside from the way she dresses, is more traditional. She's one of the more stable characters in my opinion.
I wonder if there's already a thread for the women of Wheel of Time series. It would be fun to discuss them and be able to give out spoilers. Sometimes their differences are not as obvious so it's fun to point them out and talk about why they are the way they are. Also, a separate thread for the men of Wheel of Time series would be equally as fun.

Kia · Post by **Kia** » 20 Feb 2016, 13:28

I absolutely loved this series. I was fortunate enough that when I started reading it the series was far enough along that the only book I actually had to wait for was the last one. I bought a lot of the books second hand. I found that I wasn't reading them fast enough to make borrowing them from a library practical (I was still in school) and it was getting too expensive to buy them all new. Also, most used books are in really good shape still and you're saving at least 50%. And I really like how you can see the characters grow and mature as the series takes place over so many years.

aparsons · Post by **aparsons** » 23 Feb 2016, 19:13

I remember Min, didn't she have visions? I suppose I'd have to read the series again, it's just such a time investment, you know? I'll put it and the Sword of Truth onto my summer reading list.

Ashandarei · Post by **Ashandarei** » 23 Feb 2016, 20:14

The wheel of time series continues to be my favorite series. Few authors have the foresight to create such a vivid and detailed world. I have read and reread this series many times over the years and have been amazed to find details tying each and every book to each other. While deeply saddened at the death of Robert Jordan, his replacement for the final books have opened my eyes to anot her excellent world builder in Brandon Sanderson. These books are gigantic in size and scope but their stories will enrich your life.

yowg8ynwa · Post by **yowg8ynwa** » 26 Feb 2016, 19:31

Ashandarei is absolutely correct (and his name is influenced by Mat's weapon?). I had been introduced to the WoT series when I was a lot younger, and couldn't get absorbed into the series so I have up on it. Last year I was in my local library when I found the entire set sold for 50 cents each. Deciding to give it another go, I read the whole series from start to finish, and it has become one of my favorite series of all time. I think that I had mentally developed from when I was 11, so I was able to appreciate the political intricacies that the 11 year old me could not have bothered with. Although some people have complained to me that the WoT was too far-ranging plotwise, I think that this was in tune with the high-fantasy-epic style.

Finally, Brandon Sanderson is a brilliant author, especially his Mistborn series. Like RJ, BS has the ability to make their worlds seem so realistic. BR is also highly reccomended.

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aparsons wrote:I remember Min, didn't she have visions? I suppose I'd have to read the series again, it's just such a time investment, you know? I'll put it and the Sword of Truth onto my summer reading list.

It took me 5 months to finish the 14 books, and this was during my hour long commutes to work and school! I'm waiting for a year before I try reading them again.

aparsons · Post by **aparsons** » 26 Feb 2016, 21:14

It's different when you enjoy a book, you know? It took me two tries months apart to finish the series, and it never clicked for me, and that's okay, right? We can't always enjoy the same thing. Currently I have started a new job and with my classes, I'm working essentially twelve hours a day. It's nice you had time during a commute to read, did you ride a bus, or metro? Lucky! With how sporadic of amount of time I have to read currently, I want bigger chunks of time to devote to the series.

yowg8ynwa · Post by **yowg8ynwa** » 27 Feb 2016, 01:57

I just had one long bus ride, so there was a lot of sitting around and reading! I know the feeling where you want to devote some serious time and not just dead them haphazardly, that's what I'm planning for a holiday. But with 14 books its hard to free up so much time!

There is a companion book for WoT that I have found on Amazon but cannot find it in a bookstore!

aparsons · Post by **aparsons** » 01 Mar 2016, 17:52

I like buying books on Amazon, if you are a student you get Prime free for a year. Therefore, free two day shipping. Love it. Usually I throw myself 75% into something. If I love the book, I will read exclusively to the point of barely doing anything else. I'll read in the bathroom, brushing my teeth, walking, while the TV is on, etc. I need some quieter time to devote to a story I know I am not naturally devoted to, you know?

yowg8ynwa · Post by **yowg8ynwa** » 02 Mar 2016, 02:04

Yes! That was how I was during WoT, anything could be done while reading. Crossing roads was a bit dangerous, though. I'll look it up on Amazon again, what did anyone think of New Spring? I haven't found a copy yet but its apparently pretty cheap!

Igor Martinez · Post by **Igor Martinez** » 17 Mar 2016, 15:21

I read all the books of WoT (18 or 19 I think) and I loved the saga, but, like it happened before, I think the end left too many things undone. It was a little final for such a big story.
Nevertheless, I tottaly recomend the books. You will love the characters and their personalities.

Insomniac07 · Post by **Insomniac07** » 31 Mar 2016, 10:54

aparsons, I'm friends with a couple of girls similar to Nynaeve and Egwene, so I guess I could relate to them a bit better. But I'm with you on the females being too aggressive at times. I'm only at book 2 and it's getting a bit annoying when they judge every decision the guys make.

KasieMiehlke · Post by **KasieMiehlke** » 31 Mar 2016, 13:51

I loved this series. At times I did find it difficult to continue due to the amount of important characters; however, seeing how each character grew and adjusted to their situations and surroundings kept me going. Brandon Sanderson did a great job taking over for Robert Jordan after his death.

Mika83 · Post by **Mika83** » 07 Apr 2016, 04:13

I have the first book on my shelf and keep intending to read this one, but last I heard there were thirteen books which is a lot of commitment. I'll start it sometime.

aparsons · Post by **aparsons** » 12 Apr 2016, 16:54

Insomniac07 wrote:aparsons, I'm friends with a couple of girls similar to Nynaeve and Egwene, so I guess I could relate to them a bit better. But I'm with you on the females being too aggressive at times. I'm only at book 2 and it's getting a bit annoying when they judge every decision the guys make.

Thanks! I won't put any spoilers in, but characters aside, I do have to give the guy props for sticking with such a huge series up until his death. Brian Sanderson ended it in a way I didn't expect, but considering the whole theme of the series, I shouldn't have been surprised with the ending.

Kia · Post by **Kia** » 05 Jun 2016, 15:33

Has anyone else seen that they're planning on making a TV series out of these books? They released a pilot for it last year (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZOCCEuROPk) but I thought it was absolute garbage. Apparently there was issues with who owned the rights to the material, so the film company just threw out a pilot to try and secure their rights. No idea if that's true or not, but if they do make a series out of it, they'd better do a good job!!! What are everyone's thoughts on this? The only thing I can think this situation would be similar to would be the Game of Thrones series, but I'm not familiar with that one at all.