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I agree, very well written and thought out. Ryan Send a noteboard - 19/03/2010 07:32:59 AM
The question is, did Jordan take the easy way, or just not have the room to write it all? Would we be on book 20 if they had to take the harder path?

Me, I enjoy the story for the story, the details, the plot, etc. As an aspiring writer, I do see where you are coming from. Their rise was a little too easy, and painless. A little more sacrifice for the charachters would add to the dynamics. Given the length, as I mentioned, would it slow things down?

With 2 books left, we can hope to see some sacrifice, or some price to pay for their power at the least. Though, if it is not, I do not think it will overly detract from it, at least for the average fan. Those who will look at it in hindsight, might.

I think, though, that a series that can evoke such an essay(s) as you've written regarding this topic, and others, should surely stand up for some time to come even if for nothing more then a great read.
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Did the characters come too easily to power? Cannoli - 16/03/2010 11:37:31 PM 2036 Views
hehe I think I fell asleep during that read :p *NM* Kieran - 17/03/2010 01:12:55 AM 449 Views
Yes, and for Rand at least IMO, playing nice has cost dearly ajfurst - 17/03/2010 04:59:32 AM 1066 Views
Not necessarily Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:17:10 PM 1006 Views
Good post. xero_space - 27/03/2010 01:43:24 PM 842 Views
Unfortunately, no. Cannoli - 31/03/2010 10:23:58 AM 967 Views
Re: Unfortunately, no. orius - 02/04/2010 07:54:10 AM 784 Views
All the way through, up to ripping her self-delusional assessments of her "achievements" in KoD Cannoli - 02/04/2010 09:27:54 PM 867 Views
A shame I missed it, then orius - 04/04/2010 08:55:40 AM 861 Views
Re: A shame I missed it, then xero_space - 10/04/2010 08:17:38 AM 831 Views
Cliffs notes anyone? *NM* Narg - 17/03/2010 05:31:02 AM 1556 Views
TLDR *NM* Nargs - 17/03/2010 05:43:01 AM 639 Views
Trolloc luRns da Reeading? jiggy - 17/03/2010 08:27:23 AM 1120 Views
Too long, didnt read *NM* Nargs - 17/03/2010 04:23:34 PM 398 Views
Cmon ppl pls reply to this, Cannoli has spent such a long time writing it.... I couldn't be bothered *NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 10:31:38 AM 420 Views
*NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 10:32:04 AM 424 Views
Re: Did the characters come too easily to power? Underwood - 17/03/2010 01:38:02 PM 967 Views
Thank you *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:17:52 PM 502 Views
I agree, very well written and thought out. Ryan - 19/03/2010 07:32:59 AM 925 Views
I did read it and it was good dadof5 - 17/03/2010 02:33:26 PM 838 Views
I agree... *NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 02:48:19 PM 442 Views
That depends on certain interpretations... Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:29:15 PM 1080 Views
Rand is at the perfect position after TGS for his downfall... car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 02:49:55 PM 942 Views
Re: Rand is at the perfect position after TGS for his downfall... Macharius - 17/03/2010 06:15:18 PM 902 Views
I agree Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:35:05 PM 1030 Views
Strong vs. Hard in other words ajfurst - 19/03/2010 05:10:41 AM 893 Views
Loooong *NM* Sidious - 17/03/2010 03:52:25 PM 477 Views
Look who's talking - look at how you write "long" ! Cannoli - 18/03/2010 02:06:42 PM 803 Views
I usually read Cannoli's epic-length posts... Myrdhyn - 17/03/2010 04:08:33 PM 956 Views
Ha! Imagine if I didn't double-space the paragraphs. That is a fairly new practice on my part. *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:36:13 PM 447 Views
I'd suggest you had more paragraphs......with a lot of spacing..... *NM* car'a'aman - 19/03/2010 04:42:05 AM 479 Views
Oh I know. I've been lurking here/wotmania for a VERY long time. Myrdhyn - 22/03/2010 01:31:30 PM 888 Views
Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. beetnemesis - 17/03/2010 05:35:08 PM 895 Views
Re: Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. newyorkersedai - 17/03/2010 10:08:34 PM 1048 Views
Oh and I forgot to add newyorkersedai - 18/03/2010 01:41:28 AM 942 Views
I would say those cases are both examples of aknowledging their own limitations and priorities Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:02:13 PM 1009 Views
Re: Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:37:09 PM 926 Views
Re: Did the characters come too easily to power? Macharius - 17/03/2010 06:10:22 PM 933 Views
I was more focussed on the cost of GETTING power, not the prices of discharging it responsibly Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:27:18 PM 1063 Views
I think this is an excellent analysis redqueen - 18/03/2010 01:56:33 PM 976 Views
Thanks. *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:28:52 PM 479 Views
While most of this is true... fionwe1987 - 19/03/2010 06:47:19 AM 839 Views
Siuan's failure to properly help Rand should motivate Egwene to overthrow...oh, right. Egwene. Cannoli - 19/03/2010 11:52:10 PM 868 Views
What do you mean by "properly"? fionwe1987 - 20/03/2010 07:57:26 AM 818 Views
She did that because the Black Ajah was her personal boogeyman Cannoli - 20/03/2010 09:58:54 AM 1015 Views
Re: The To'Raken Lord Haart - 06/04/2010 06:00:07 AM 898 Views
Re: The To'Raken Cannoli - 07/04/2010 11:31:47 PM 1101 Views
Re: The To'Raken orius - 09/04/2010 06:22:38 AM 810 Views
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