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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 2151 Views
hehe I think I fell asleep during that read :p *NM* Kieran - 17/03/2010 01:12:55 AM 487 Views
Yes, and for Rand at least IMO, playing nice has cost dearly ajfurst - 17/03/2010 04:59:32 AM 1187 Views
Not necessarily Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:17:10 PM 1120 Views
Good post. xero_space - 27/03/2010 01:43:24 PM 958 Views
Unfortunately, no. Cannoli - 31/03/2010 10:23:58 AM 1080 Views
Re: Unfortunately, no. orius - 02/04/2010 07:54:10 AM 887 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 973 Views
A shame I missed it, then orius - 04/04/2010 08:55:40 AM 954 Views
Re: A shame I missed it, then xero_space - 10/04/2010 08:17:38 AM 932 Views
Cliffs notes anyone? *NM* Narg - 17/03/2010 05:31:02 AM 1597 Views
TLDR *NM* Nargs - 17/03/2010 05:43:01 AM 679 Views
Trolloc luRns da Reeading? jiggy - 17/03/2010 08:27:23 AM 1278 Views
Too long, didnt read *NM* Nargs - 17/03/2010 04:23:34 PM 438 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 469 Views
*NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 10:32:04 AM 461 Views
Re: Did the characters come too easily to power? Underwood - 17/03/2010 01:38:02 PM 1048 Views
Thank you *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:17:52 PM 536 Views
I agree, very well written and thought out. Ryan - 19/03/2010 07:32:59 AM 1045 Views
I did read it and it was good dadof5 - 17/03/2010 02:33:26 PM 938 Views
I agree... *NM* car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 02:48:19 PM 483 Views
That depends on certain interpretations... Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:29:15 PM 1183 Views
Rand is at the perfect position after TGS for his downfall... car'a'aman - 17/03/2010 02:49:55 PM 1048 Views
Re: Rand is at the perfect position after TGS for his downfall... Macharius - 17/03/2010 06:15:18 PM 989 Views
I agree Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:35:05 PM 1139 Views
Strong vs. Hard in other words ajfurst - 19/03/2010 05:10:41 AM 984 Views
Loooong *NM* Sidious - 17/03/2010 03:52:25 PM 526 Views
Look who's talking - look at how you write "long" ! Cannoli - 18/03/2010 02:06:42 PM 915 Views
I usually read Cannoli's epic-length posts... Myrdhyn - 17/03/2010 04:08:33 PM 1056 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 485 Views
I'd suggest you had more paragraphs......with a lot of spacing..... *NM* car'a'aman - 19/03/2010 04:42:05 AM 518 Views
Oh I know. I've been lurking here/wotmania for a VERY long time. Myrdhyn - 22/03/2010 01:31:30 PM 977 Views
Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. beetnemesis - 17/03/2010 05:35:08 PM 985 Views
Re: Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. newyorkersedai - 17/03/2010 10:08:34 PM 1165 Views
Oh and I forgot to add newyorkersedai - 18/03/2010 01:41:28 AM 1035 Views
I would say those cases are both examples of aknowledging their own limitations and priorities Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:02:13 PM 1100 Views
Re: Sheesh, you people are babies. I read it. Some good points. Cannoli - 18/03/2010 03:37:09 PM 1021 Views
Re: Did the characters come too easily to power? Macharius - 17/03/2010 06:10:22 PM 1039 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 1182 Views
I think this is an excellent analysis redqueen - 18/03/2010 01:56:33 PM 1079 Views
Thanks. *NM* Cannoli - 18/03/2010 04:28:52 PM 520 Views
While most of this is true... fionwe1987 - 19/03/2010 06:47:19 AM 956 Views
Siuan's failure to properly help Rand should motivate Egwene to overthrow...oh, right. Egwene. Cannoli - 19/03/2010 11:52:10 PM 990 Views
What do you mean by "properly"? fionwe1987 - 20/03/2010 07:57:26 AM 918 Views
She did that because the Black Ajah was her personal boogeyman Cannoli - 20/03/2010 09:58:54 AM 1114 Views
Re: The To'Raken Lord Haart - 06/04/2010 06:00:07 AM 1018 Views
Re: The To'Raken Cannoli - 07/04/2010 11:31:47 PM 1217 Views
Re: The To'Raken orius - 09/04/2010 06:22:38 AM 903 Views
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