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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 2119 Views
hehe I think I fell asleep during that read :p *NM* Kieran - 17/03/2010 01:12:55 AM 476 Views
Yes, and for Rand at least IMO, playing nice has cost dearly ajfurst - 17/03/2010 04:59:32 AM 1157 Views
Not necessarily Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:17:10 PM 1087 Views
Good post. xero_space - 27/03/2010 01:43:24 PM 921 Views
Unfortunately, no. Cannoli - 31/03/2010 10:23:58 AM 1048 Views
Re: Unfortunately, no. orius - 02/04/2010 07:54:10 AM 857 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 946 Views
A shame I missed it, then orius - 04/04/2010 08:55:40 AM 926 Views
Re: A shame I missed it, then xero_space - 10/04/2010 08:17:38 AM 900 Views
Cliffs notes anyone? *NM* Narg - 17/03/2010 05:31:02 AM 1584 Views
TLDR *NM* Nargs - 17/03/2010 05:43:01 AM 667 Views
Trolloc luRns da Reeading? jiggy - 17/03/2010 08:27:23 AM 1237 Views
Too long, didnt read *NM* Nargs - 17/03/2010 04:23:34 PM 424 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 454 Views
*NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 10:32:04 AM 450 Views
Re: Did the characters come too easily to power? Underwood - 17/03/2010 01:38:02 PM 1022 Views
Thank you *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:17:52 PM 522 Views
I agree, very well written and thought out. Ryan - 19/03/2010 07:32:59 AM 1014 Views
I did read it and it was good dadof5 - 17/03/2010 02:33:26 PM 904 Views
I agree... *NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 02:48:19 PM 471 Views
That depends on certain interpretations... Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:29:15 PM 1154 Views
Rand is at the perfect position after TGS for his downfall... car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 02:49:55 PM 1013 Views
Re: Rand is at the perfect position after TGS for his downfall... Macharius - 17/03/2010 06:15:18 PM 962 Views
I agree Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:35:05 PM 1108 Views
Strong vs. Hard in other words ajfurst - 19/03/2010 05:10:41 AM 951 Views
Loooong *NM* Sidious - 17/03/2010 03:52:25 PM 512 Views
Look who's talking - look at how you write "long" ! Cannoli - 18/03/2010 02:06:42 PM 874 Views
I usually read Cannoli's epic-length posts... Myrdhyn - 17/03/2010 04:08:33 PM 1018 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 471 Views
I'd suggest you had more paragraphs......with a lot of spacing..... *NM* car'a'aman - 19/03/2010 04:42:05 AM 504 Views
Oh I know. I've been lurking here/wotmania for a VERY long time. Myrdhyn - 22/03/2010 01:31:30 PM 951 Views
Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. beetnemesis - 17/03/2010 05:35:08 PM 954 Views
Re: Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. newyorkersedai - 17/03/2010 10:08:34 PM 1129 Views
Oh and I forgot to add newyorkersedai - 18/03/2010 01:41:28 AM 1005 Views
I would say those cases are both examples of aknowledging their own limitations and priorities Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:02:13 PM 1070 Views
Re: Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:37:09 PM 992 Views
Re: Did the characters come too easily to power? Macharius - 17/03/2010 06:10:22 PM 1007 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 1153 Views
I think this is an excellent analysis redqueen - 18/03/2010 01:56:33 PM 1047 Views
Thanks. *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:28:52 PM 509 Views
While most of this is true... fionwe1987 - 19/03/2010 06:47:19 AM 930 Views
Siuan's failure to properly help Rand should motivate Egwene to overthrow...oh, right. Egwene. Cannoli - 19/03/2010 11:52:10 PM 954 Views
What do you mean by "properly"? fionwe1987 - 20/03/2010 07:57:26 AM 882 Views
She did that because the Black Ajah was her personal boogeyman Cannoli - 20/03/2010 09:58:54 AM 1086 Views
Re: The To'Raken Lord Haart - 06/04/2010 06:00:07 AM 990 Views
Re: The To'Raken Cannoli - 07/04/2010 11:31:47 PM 1192 Views
Re: The To'Raken orius - 09/04/2010 06:22:38 AM 870 Views
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