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Author thoughts - Audiobook versus reading ajfurst Send a noteboard - 29/09/2009 05:30:39 AM
After reading chapter 2 (thanks to the link in another thread) my thoughts on how much of the chapter was RJ and how much BS have changed.

Having never listened to audiobooks in the past, I found it interesting that listening to it I thought RJ had much more input into it then chapter 1. After reading it though, whilst I still think there's more RJ then chapter 1, it still seems a joint effort with quite a bit that's been filled in by BS.

It still felt more 'WOT' then chapter 1. Perhaps that was more outline was in place, perhaps BS was getting 'in the groove' of a WOT voice. I don't know. This reply isn't really meant to convey anything profound. I just found it interesting my viewpoint changed from the heard to written word and was curious if anyone else who'se both listened to and read it found their perception changed at all.
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Your thoughts about TGS - chapter 2 *spoilers* - 24/09/2009 03:17:07 PM 7921 Views
Mind-numbingly boring... - 24/09/2009 04:22:52 PM 2531 Views
I thought it was excellent *NM* - 24/09/2009 04:32:05 PM 1388 Views
Only for someone who can't read between the lines. - 24/09/2009 07:40:18 PM 2382 Views
I adored it. *NM* - 24/09/2009 08:37:38 PM 1234 Views
Agreed, but only because of the incredibly slow audio reading. FORTY-FIVE minutes for ONE chapter!!! *NM* - 25/09/2009 06:08:27 AM 1296 Views
EVERY Chapter in the entire series is read that way. - 25/09/2009 01:40:07 PM 2038 Views
Yup, they're a lot of fun to listen to. - 26/09/2009 08:26:52 PM 1970 Views
Agreed. As for the speed issue... - 28/09/2009 02:11:13 PM 1864 Views
Cannoli’s journal of listening to “The Nature of Pain.” - 28/09/2009 01:03:35 PM 2515 Views
Chapter summary - 24/09/2009 04:31:01 PM 2615 Views
sounds like its RJs work from the dialogue *NM* - 24/09/2009 04:33:57 PM 1151 Views
I agree - I'm certain it was RJ *NM* - 24/09/2009 04:36:12 PM 1323 Views
Agreed. It was RJ through and through. *NM* - 24/09/2009 04:36:13 PM 1205 Views
+1 - 25/09/2009 06:03:44 AM 2059 Views
I should disagree - 26/09/2009 10:34:58 PM 2162 Views
Jordan left tons of background info in notes - 27/09/2009 07:36:11 PM 2102 Views
Re: Chapter summary - 24/09/2009 06:50:36 PM 2212 Views
Can someone explain to me where Egwene developed this immense love for the Tower? - 24/09/2009 04:44:28 PM 2199 Views
Well, she's replaced everything else in her life with the Tower. - 24/09/2009 04:47:05 PM 2231 Views
I always thought it was the small town thing - 24/09/2009 04:50:19 PM 2164 Views
Could it be that Fain could have contaminated her in tFOH? - 24/09/2009 04:51:56 PM 2086 Views
Can Fain do that? - 24/09/2009 04:53:57 PM 2070 Views
No he can't (couldn't) - 24/09/2009 05:02:21 PM 2285 Views
So you're saying that an antagonist is being portrayed as idiotic in this series? No way! - 24/09/2009 04:58:15 PM 2186 Views
I this case, I'm quite forgiving - 24/09/2009 05:36:59 PM 2088 Views
What has Gawyn done that demonstrates stupidity? - 28/09/2009 05:21:39 AM 2060 Views
Ambitious people are like that - 24/09/2009 05:08:27 PM 2139 Views
Re: Can someone explain to me where Egwene developed this immense love for the Tower? - 24/09/2009 06:01:46 PM 2099 Views
I don't think its necessarily for the tower itself - 24/09/2009 08:30:15 PM 2059 Views
This made my morning happy. - 24/09/2009 04:45:08 PM 2138 Views
I think it's different. - 24/09/2009 05:51:11 PM 2222 Views
True. - 24/09/2009 07:21:36 PM 2221 Views
Re: True. - 24/09/2009 07:30:06 PM 2069 Views
Re: I think it's different. - 25/09/2009 03:24:22 AM 2085 Views
There's still a difference... - 25/09/2009 04:28:55 AM 1973 Views
Re: There's still a difference... - 26/09/2009 12:30:28 PM 1997 Views
But... - 26/09/2009 03:44:31 PM 2010 Views
Re: But... - 26/09/2009 04:08:35 PM 2009 Views
She could have not bungled up... - 26/09/2009 05:17:02 PM 1815 Views
In PoD, it is revealed that Alviarin makes Elaida swear obedience to her. - 26/09/2009 07:48:01 PM 2182 Views
he's saying that. - 26/09/2009 10:12:16 PM 1902 Views
She also deposes Alviarin... - 26/09/2009 10:47:07 PM 1985 Views
Egwene matured a bit, BUT - 24/09/2009 04:51:53 PM 2043 Views
Ever had rancid oil? - 01/10/2009 08:42:59 PM 2757 Views
Is Alviarin finished? - 24/09/2009 04:52:31 PM 2156 Views
Two possibilities that come to mind - 24/09/2009 05:11:41 PM 2118 Views
Or - 24/09/2009 05:45:36 PM 2252 Views
Best idea ^ *NM* - 24/09/2009 08:27:15 PM 1536 Views
Egwene knows about the letter, and soon the BA hunters will too. - 24/09/2009 07:46:34 PM 2107 Views
She's got to be 'raised' to the shawl first, to take the 4 oaths. - 24/09/2009 10:33:42 PM 2066 Views
No they don't - 24/09/2009 11:03:09 PM 1960 Views
Oh, I thought you meant Elaida's new obedience oath *NM* - 25/09/2009 09:15:48 AM 1200 Views
Her part will probably be... - 24/09/2009 06:06:08 PM 2139 Views
I think her mission has changed. - 24/09/2009 06:08:11 PM 1902 Views
Re: Is Alviarin finished? - 24/09/2009 09:08:29 PM 1884 Views
Good 1st chapter of Egwene's plotline! - 24/09/2009 05:15:32 PM 2108 Views
Painful to listen to - 24/09/2009 05:33:22 PM 2154 Views
Not finished it yet - 24/09/2009 05:42:18 PM 2229 Views
WHITE! - 24/09/2009 06:20:43 PM 2085 Views
Not White! (spoilers) And Seanchan attack idea. - 28/09/2009 02:26:06 AM 2167 Views
Yes, Mesaana's plain white dress seems somewhat peculiar - 24/09/2009 06:43:45 PM 2234 Views
But what if she has no choice but to stay? - 24/09/2009 08:02:01 PM 1881 Views
Are you kidding? Moridin would kill her - 24/09/2009 10:50:34 PM 1977 Views
She doesn't.. - 25/09/2009 06:36:22 AM 1937 Views
If this is true, it could be a ploy - 25/09/2009 03:06:45 AM 2093 Views
Plus, it avoids getting tangled in the Black Ajah hunt - 25/09/2009 03:11:38 AM 1855 Views
I struggle to think of Mesaana as a novice - 25/09/2009 05:16:57 AM 2093 Views
I disagree - 25/09/2009 11:08:34 AM 2169 Views
nice idea *NM* - 24/09/2009 08:29:56 PM 1147 Views
I liked it *Spoilers* - 24/09/2009 05:49:41 PM 2039 Views
I think... - 24/09/2009 07:01:42 PM 2226 Views
Re: I think... - 24/09/2009 07:33:34 PM 1834 Views
Re: I think... - 24/09/2009 08:00:09 PM 2181 Views
Wasn't there a high turnover in War of Power as well? - 24/09/2009 08:07:38 PM 1952 Views
Re: Wasn't there a high turnover in War of Power as well? - 25/09/2009 03:43:22 PM 2083 Views
Chosen have been mindtrapped before - 25/09/2009 04:32:18 PM 1684 Views
Re: I think... - 25/09/2009 07:25:34 PM 2005 Views
Surely worse happened in the War of Power though before the seals were laid - 24/09/2009 07:58:54 PM 2025 Views
I was totally caught off guard! - 24/09/2009 05:50:39 PM 2049 Views
I all excited! - 24/09/2009 06:26:23 PM 1954 Views
Yay - 24/09/2009 07:00:41 PM 2226 Views
Egwene is arrogant as ever...thinking Rand can't possibly get along without guidance *NM* - 24/09/2009 08:25:24 PM 1371 Views
is she wrong? - 24/09/2009 08:34:44 PM 2124 Views
The problem is that Egwene isn't honest with herself. Two afterthouts as edits - 24/09/2009 08:43:38 PM 2285 Views
Re: The problem is that Egwene isn't honest with herself. - 24/09/2009 08:46:09 PM 2080 Views
I'm sure Moridin knows how to too - 27/09/2009 03:59:49 PM 1959 Views
Re: is she wrong? - 25/09/2009 03:38:09 AM 2143 Views
Re: is she wrong? - 25/09/2009 04:30:28 AM 1933 Views
You're totally wrong - 25/09/2009 02:23:27 PM 2103 Views
Re: You're totally wrong - 25/09/2009 03:32:22 PM 2060 Views
but she was absolutely essential in the successful completion - 29/09/2009 02:55:13 PM 2309 Views
I like Egwene but I didn't like her statement - 25/09/2009 05:03:33 AM 2241 Views
I agree, and one more reason why I agree - 25/09/2009 02:27:44 PM 2118 Views
I disagree in some ways - 25/09/2009 03:23:35 PM 1890 Views
I agree, and that is Rand's problem in the first place. - 25/09/2009 07:27:22 PM 2044 Views
Rand should invoke the 'Law of War' against the DO - 25/09/2009 06:19:56 AM 1993 Views
She wants part of the glory. *NM* - 25/09/2009 06:31:47 AM 1121 Views
What will happen first: black ajah hunt ends or Seanchan attack the WT? - 24/09/2009 08:38:43 PM 2188 Views
I can never decide what I think will happen - 24/09/2009 08:44:03 PM 2119 Views
Re: I can never decide what I think will happen - 24/09/2009 09:25:18 PM 2043 Views
I disagree, the Rebels are better protected - 24/09/2009 09:36:19 PM 2100 Views
I agree with you. Rebels are harder to take (rebels have Asha'man too) *NM* - 24/09/2009 09:59:10 PM 1201 Views
So do the Tower Reds, only the Seanchan don't know that yet... - 25/09/2009 04:46:17 AM 1941 Views
Yet according to one of Min's visions, Carlinya gets made "property" - 29/09/2009 03:09:28 PM 1910 Views
Re: Yet according to one of Min's visions, Carlinya gets made "property" - 29/09/2009 03:23:45 PM 2038 Views
OK, I didn't remember the details correctly - 29/09/2009 03:38:16 PM 2034 Views
Re: OK, I didn't remember the details correctly - 29/09/2009 04:11:22 PM 2089 Views
Harnan's tattoo is of a hawk, not a raven - 29/09/2009 04:37:27 PM 2111 Views
Oops. Then no other interpretations. - 29/09/2009 04:51:07 PM 2029 Views
Potential for conflicting prophecies? - 26/09/2009 08:49:04 PM 1843 Views
no.. - 26/09/2009 09:12:52 PM 1936 Views
The title of book 13... - 24/09/2009 09:19:17 PM 1908 Views
Swing and a miss. - 24/09/2009 10:33:46 PM 2138 Views
As said - 25/09/2009 06:37:46 AM 1907 Views
Or maybe the fortress in the blight? - 25/09/2009 12:51:05 PM 1963 Views
Yes, those Towers... - 25/09/2009 03:10:40 PM 2044 Views
Seems unlikely to me. - 25/09/2009 01:44:27 PM 2053 Views
Yeah, that's possible. - 25/09/2009 03:11:33 PM 2017 Views
Egwene's surprising decision... - 25/09/2009 08:38:51 PM 1903 Views
I think it's an exaggeration - 25/09/2009 09:01:22 PM 2018 Views
Re: Egwene's surprising decision... - 26/09/2009 12:58:51 AM 2060 Views
The Seanchan attack will happen first - 24/09/2009 10:47:50 PM 1915 Views
I think Egwene is building up an immunity to forkroot. *NM* - 25/09/2009 02:03:58 AM 1215 Views
I'm kinda hoping Mesaana hands them all in a basket to Moridin. - 25/09/2009 02:51:55 AM 1827 Views
Egwene's respect reminds me of Niall's comment to Morgase - 25/09/2009 03:39:19 AM 1950 Views
Both at once, I don't think it will be a neat A then B, or B then A - 25/09/2009 03:53:30 AM 1990 Views
How would they possibly hear of Turan in Arad Doman? - 25/09/2009 02:34:34 PM 1987 Views
Raken - they are used as messengers - 25/09/2009 02:43:29 PM 1958 Views
Egwene... surprised me. It was great. - 24/09/2009 08:49:36 PM 1862 Views
I didn't catch any hints as to Mesaana's identity. Were there any? - 24/09/2009 08:51:23 PM 1929 Views
Katerine is Black Ajah - 24/09/2009 10:48:14 PM 2015 Views
Also... this makes me miss RJ even more - 24/09/2009 08:52:52 PM 2250 Views
I experienced just the opposite - 25/09/2009 06:40:53 AM 2102 Views
Totally disagree - 25/09/2009 06:58:36 AM 1929 Views
This was a truely beautiful chapter *NM* - 24/09/2009 10:22:48 PM 1172 Views
Really? - 24/09/2009 11:37:59 PM 1955 Views
Daaayyum - when did Elaida become such a baller/shot caller? - 24/09/2009 11:23:41 PM 1987 Views
I can't wait to actually read the chapter-- I thought it was very well written *NM* - 25/09/2009 12:18:48 AM 1160 Views
In regards to Alviarin. - 25/09/2009 01:32:09 AM 2072 Views
Could Elaida pass a 4th Oath? - 25/09/2009 05:13:08 AM 2003 Views
The Black Ajah would never stand for it, even if the other sisters would - 25/09/2009 06:38:19 AM 2180 Views
And therein lies Elaida's genius... - 25/09/2009 07:08:48 PM 2135 Views
Fain as the source of much of the Tower's woes - 25/09/2009 05:30:49 AM 1969 Views
No one else thinks Fain has had any influence on Elaida's erratic behavior? *NM* - 25/09/2009 05:32:05 PM 1208 Views
I agree. Fain is affecting her, for certain. NT *NM* - 28/09/2009 02:30:45 AM 1253 Views
What about Mesaana? - 25/09/2009 06:03:41 PM 1884 Views
Mat vs Egwene - 25/09/2009 03:34:35 PM 2026 Views
Re: Mat vs Egwene - 25/09/2009 03:38:39 PM 1996 Views
Re: Mat vs Egwene - 25/09/2009 03:40:32 PM 2024 Views
Re: Mat vs Egwene - 25/09/2009 04:16:16 PM 2017 Views
We already saw Mat confront Egwene in Salidar. What more - 25/09/2009 04:18:21 PM 2149 Views
Re: We already saw Mat confront Egwene in Salidar. What more - 25/09/2009 04:37:04 PM 2033 Views
That's not his argument though - 25/09/2009 04:34:35 PM 1851 Views
Ah okay. - 25/09/2009 04:36:00 PM 1953 Views
She seemed okay with it in KoD - 25/09/2009 04:38:53 PM 2091 Views
I think... - 25/09/2009 03:47:26 PM 2078 Views
Nice ideas! *NM* - 25/09/2009 03:51:01 PM 1750 Views
That is really good idea - 25/09/2009 08:12:34 PM 2181 Views
Though... - 26/09/2009 01:32:18 PM 2048 Views
Re: Mat vs Egwene - 25/09/2009 06:15:56 PM 1843 Views
egwene and elaida's 4th oath - 25/09/2009 03:51:36 PM 1982 Views
Egwene's Hypocrisy here is astounding: - 29/09/2009 03:39:25 AM 1992 Views
Egwene and Mesaana - 25/09/2009 06:07:37 PM 2031 Views
Come now...even though Mesaana is whimpy for a Forsaken, she would wipe the floor with Egwene... - 25/09/2009 06:10:13 PM 2061 Views
Alright, I *may* have overlooked that significant point. - 25/09/2009 06:21:09 PM 1894 Views
Agreed - 26/09/2009 06:36:01 AM 1953 Views
Depends on where the battle takes place. TAR = Egwene win. - 02/10/2009 06:10:07 PM 2052 Views
Egwene would need to lead a circle or use an angreal to beat her. *NM* - 25/09/2009 06:31:42 PM 1179 Views
Unless it was based on willpower as in a conflict within Tel'Aran'Rhiod - 25/09/2009 07:19:50 PM 1961 Views
Humph. - 26/09/2009 03:27:09 AM 1908 Views
She was overconfident - 26/09/2009 03:24:51 PM 1962 Views
A lie by Elaida? - 27/09/2009 02:31:36 PM 2233 Views
Re: A lie by Elaida? - 27/09/2009 02:50:49 PM 1965 Views
Re: A lie by Elaida? - 27/09/2009 03:01:06 PM 1903 Views
I don't think it covers things like that - 27/09/2009 04:10:05 PM 1941 Views
She believes what she said *NM* - 28/09/2009 04:51:52 AM 1161 Views
Remember, perspective. - 29/09/2009 12:14:59 AM 1849 Views
It might well be true - 29/09/2009 12:38:20 AM 1977 Views
Well... that elicited quite a reaction. - 28/09/2009 06:25:52 AM 1778 Views
I had many of those same thoughts. - 28/09/2009 05:27:43 PM 2035 Views
Re: I had many of those same thoughts. - 28/09/2009 06:42:56 PM 1770 Views
Re: I had many of those same thoughts. - 28/09/2009 11:08:00 PM 1929 Views
I've just learned to skip any female POV's written by RJ - 29/09/2009 04:38:45 AM 1973 Views
Hmmm.... - 29/09/2009 05:30:44 AM 2000 Views
Re: Hmmm.... - 29/09/2009 06:26:17 AM 2021 Views
Ridiculous - 30/09/2009 12:34:07 AM 1846 Views
Very. - 30/09/2009 02:40:07 AM 1969 Views
Re: Hmmm.... - 30/09/2009 03:00:01 AM 1964 Views
Re: Hmmm.... - 30/09/2009 04:32:14 AM 2030 Views
Re: Hmmm.... - 01/10/2009 03:23:21 AM 1932 Views
Re: Hmmm.... - 01/10/2009 04:51:14 AM 1955 Views
Re: Hmmm.... - 03/10/2009 01:57:24 PM 2279 Views
That's Mesaana's purpose actually *NM* - 06/11/2009 07:03:12 AM 1132 Views
Elaida, Formidable? - 29/09/2009 11:48:04 PM 2117 Views
How do you figure? - 30/09/2009 12:15:47 AM 1757 Views
Aside from successfuly orchastrate the coup what has she done? - 30/09/2009 12:35:07 AM 2002 Views
Re: Aside from successfuly orchastrate the coup what has she done? - 30/09/2009 02:29:37 AM 1878 Views
Broke the Black Ajah's hold on the Amyrlin seat??????? - 30/09/2009 06:09:08 PM 1849 Views
Ignore *NM* - 30/09/2009 06:20:12 PM 1129 Views
Oh yeah, and... - 29/09/2009 04:22:57 AM 2158 Views
Egwene in this chapter... - 29/09/2009 05:04:35 AM 2075 Views
Re: Egwene in this chapter... - 29/09/2009 05:59:33 AM 2181 Views
Author thoughts - Audiobook versus reading - 29/09/2009 05:30:39 AM 1971 Views
Yes, I've felt very much the same *NM* - 29/09/2009 12:52:52 PM 1271 Views
A lot of that is the narrator - 29/09/2009 04:36:47 PM 2028 Views
The Dark One's Touch - 30/09/2009 06:21:24 PM 2085 Views
Good point! *NM* - 30/09/2009 06:26:51 PM 1191 Views
Re: The Dark One's Touch - 30/09/2009 06:44:53 PM 1857 Views
What about the person who has the ter'angreal dagger? - 30/09/2009 07:11:18 PM 1830 Views
Re: What about the person who has the ter'angreal dagger? - 30/09/2009 07:17:06 PM 1921 Views
The Irony of Elaida - 30/09/2009 11:10:08 PM 1982 Views
LOL, I agree. - 01/10/2009 02:47:18 AM 1944 Views

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