Origins of the Wheel of Time

[DojoToad]

I wonder if this will be as disappointing as the Encyclopedia.

 

The Encyclopedia is good for keeping facts straight.  Where was a specific character encountered, what were the former, current and/or recycled names of Forsaken, etc.  But was so disappointed when it didn't have new information - i.e. details on the Aiel warrior socieites, even just a paragraph.

 

Will definitely wait for reviews before purchasing.

[DojoToad]

Read the blurb on Amazon. I’ll definitely buy the book. Looks like there is enough new stuff to make it worthwhile. My pre-order is in. 

[DojoToad]

The book is a lot skinnier than I was hoping - but as long as it was well written, I will be very happy.  Coming soon:

 

[DojoToad]

Less than a week to go, and I have the day off when it gets delivered.

 

So anyone else getting this?  There doesn't seem to be a lot of excitement; at least I haven't seen it...

Edited November 2, 2022 by DojoToad

[DojoToad]

I’m most of the way through the book. One surprise was the lack of ‘Eastern’ influence. There is some, but thought there’d be more.   Unscientific guesstimate would put influences at 90+ percent western. Irish, British, European with a decent amount of middle eastern. What do you all think?