Path Of Daggers

I don't know if there's really any point to reviewing the later installments of the Wheel of Time series. By the time you've reached this book, you've either made your peace with Jordan's writing style, or you're an idiot for thinking he'll change it. I've made my peace with it, by listening to the series on audiobook rather than reading it. To each their own, but its made all the difference in the world for me. I listen to the story daily on my commute or while shoveling the walk, and it's a bit like watching a TV series, which is what I liken WOT to anyhow. Each book is like a season, and I found myself captivated by most of the episodes in this 'season' in the epic series. I missed Mat, but I think keeping his fate a secret heightened suspense. The pacing was excellent - a good mix of action pieces and character development. You can really tell when Jordan's reached an action moment. The detailed descriptions disappear and events unfold rapidly. A worthy addition to the series.

Much like its predecessor, book 8 fails to live up to the standards of the rest of the Wheel of Time series. It's shorter, dry and relatively unimaginative. Like book seven, the characters and some sparse interesting plot event keep things moving. If the book had been any longer it might not have been enough to get through it.

Once again, Robert Jordan has written a wonderful book. With new ideas, problems, and adventures for Rand and his companions, Jordan has created what i can call a master peice. A great addition to the Wheel of Time series, i think i share other Whell of Time fans enthuasiasm when i say this is a must read. Keep up the good work, Robert Jordan

A little short for my liking. I was happy with this book, and the autograph from Robert Jordan at a book signing, but it left off too early or didn't get to enough. It felt as if Jordan was pressured and decided to give us a filler until the next novel. He gives us enough to keep interested and piece together more info. We get battles and passion. I get a little frustrated yelling at characters in my book as I'm reading. I wish sometimes that the characters weren't left in the dark and items would be pieced together quicker. But then we wouldn't need another great book to read. Would we?