In your opinion, is the Sanderson book good?

[Crael123]

i actually enjoyed brandons writing more. some of jordans books not pointing any fingers (crossroads at twilight) were very bland and tedious. brandons writing was very good. it had the best of RJ and some new stuff

[TheBeerPatriot]

I felt Sanderson's writing in TGS flows seamlessly with the previous books in WOT, for the most part.  A couple of characters sounded a bit off to me, but they were still recognizable.  In that case, I feel that Sanderson will tighten up the language to be even more seamless with those characters for ToM.

 

Bottom line, Sanderson did an OUTSTANDING job with TGS, especially considering how much pressure was on him.  TGS re-ignited my passion for The Wheel, and I'm fired up for Towers of Midnight.

[Luckers]

I love that you can communicate entirely in the specialised language of Goodkind-mocking. You death-choosers. :D

 

Its actually a bit said that we've read enough to pull those references. I guess we just secretly hunger for truth.

[NoGuessing]

Sanderson did a brilliant job. TGS is in the top three. I prefer his style over RJs, he's less wordy and doesn't describe every detail of every woman's dress. Not knocking RJ, because without him WoT wouldn't exist, but I enjoyed Sanderson's fluid style.

[Mr Ares]

Why do people feel the need to spoiler the chapter title Night in Hinderstap? I realise I have now spoiled the entire book series for the poor sap that started this topic, as now he knows the name of the town in which the stuff that happens that has been alluded to happens in. Fortunately, no-one will be able to offer any criticism of me for spoiling it, as they will be too confused by trying to understand the sentence that preceded this one.

[Dagon Thyne]

I haven't read it yet...I'm still on KoD.  But i have heard good things...  By the way...I heard that Sanderson is writing two more books....are they actualy in the series or are they prequels?

[Mr Ares]

There are two more books in the series to be written, Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light.

[Majsju]

I love that you can communicate entirely in the specialised language of Goodkind-mocking. You death-choosers. :D

 

Its actually a bit said that we've read enough to pull those references. I guess we just secretly hunger for truth.

 

It is rather like peoples tendency to watch things like a tragic car crash. You know you should look away, but you just can not stop yourself from watching once you have noticed it.

Of course, one might argue that the typical carcrash is a lot less tragic than goofkinds rants...

[Ishmayl]

Why do people feel the need to spoiler the chapter title Night in Hinderstap?

 

Because it says at the top of the forum, "Absolutely No TGS Spoilers in this Forum" ???

 

When TGS first came out, they cracked down on even mentioning the names of people in the book, because even just knowing who was in the book was be definition, "a spoiler."  Maybe people are just playing safe.  But not you, Mr. Ares.  We know where you stand.  And thank the Light for that.

[Trumpeter]

I thought that the new book was great. The fact that there were no longer pages and pages of descriptions about how dresses change in Tel'aran'rhiod is instantly an improvement.

[Mr Ares]

Why do people feel the need to spoiler the chapter title Night in Hinderstap?

Because it says at the top of the forum, "Absolutely No TGS Spoilers in this Forum" ???

 

When TGS first came out, they cracked down on even mentioning the names of people in the book, because even just knowing who was in the book was be definition, "a spoiler."  Maybe people are just playing safe.  But not you, Mr. Ares.  We know where you stand.  And thank the Light for that.

But it's not a spoiler, at least no more so than people were already saying. "Oh, something happens at night in a town whose name I don't know" becomes "oh, something happens at night in a town I've never heard of." Not really a spoiler by any reasonable measure.

[musiclover7]

It was good.  He did a very good job with some plots, and I found myself loving the dialogue in those.  One of the characters in particular for me, came across notice-ably different.  I think the editor should have realized this and pitched in to get those dialogues sounding closer to home.  I listened to the book while driving, rather than read it which is how recently re-read the entire series, and if anything, it made this characters mannerisms seem more forced or contrived.  It would be a hard character to write for sure.  Other than this single character's portrayal, I loved the book.  I also loved the plot thread that followed this character in this book, I could simply tell that it was not quite him..

[DocBean]

In my opinion, there is a big difference between Sanderson and Jordan.

However, he does a great job, and the book is great - so far - (I'm only half way thru.)

 

I think the story feels the same, it's the style that feels different.

The biggest thing I've noticed is the way the characters are written.

 

For example, Avehinda feels much more Aiel like, much more "Native" then Jordan started making her feel.

I think this is an improvement, as odd as that sounds.

 

Matt however, doesn't feel the same to me.

He is by far my favorite character in Jordan's books, but for some reason Sanderson hasn't written him quite the same as I remember.

Matt's mannerisms and actions don't feel like they used to, I can't pinpoint it, but something about him doesn't feel the same as the way Jordan wrote about Matt.

 

Those two characters feel like the biggest difference from Jordan so far to me.

 

[DocBean]

I love that you can communicate entirely in the specialised language of Goodkind-mocking. You death-choosers. :D

 

Its actually a bit said that we've read enough to pull those references. I guess we just secretly hunger for truth.

 

It is rather like peoples tendency to watch things like a tragic car crash. You know you should look away, but you just can not stop yourself from watching once you have noticed it.

Of course, one might argue that the typical carcrash is a lot less tragic than goofkinds rants...

 

I can proudly say that I stopped looking at that Train Wreck!

I read Goodkind's first book, and was SOOO annoyed at what a waist of my life it was that I stopped there.

However, I found a blog devoted to making fun of his books, so I understand the Chicken that wasn't a chicken reference. I wish I could post a link, but I don't know where to look for it.

[Elend]

I love that you can communicate entirely in the specialised language of Goodkind-mocking. You death-choosers. :D

 

Its actually a bit said that we've read enough to pull those references. I guess we just secretly hunger for truth.

 

It is rather like peoples tendency to watch things like a tragic car crash. You know you should look away, but you just can not stop yourself from watching once you have noticed it.

Of course, one might argue that the typical carcrash is a lot less tragic than goofkinds rants...

 

I can proudly say that I stopped looking at that Train Wreck!

I read Goodkind's first book, and was SOOO annoyed at what a waist of my life it was that I stopped there.

However, I found a blog devoted to making fun of his books, so I understand the Chicken that wasn't a chicken reference. I wish I could post a link, but I don't know where to look for it.

 

I'm sure most good death-choosers know the blog you're talking about, or one similar :D

[Agitel]

In my opinion, there is a big difference between Sanderson and Jordan.

However, he does a great job, and the book is great - so far - (I'm only half way thru.)

 

I think the story feels the same, it's the style that feels different.

The biggest thing I've noticed is the way the characters are written.

 

For example, Avehinda feels much more Aiel like, much more "Native" then Jordan started making her feel.

I think this is an improvement, as odd as that sounds.

 

Matt however, doesn't feel the same to me.

He is by far my favorite character in Jordan's books, but for some reason Sanderson hasn't written him quite the same as I remember.

Matt's mannerisms and actions don't feel like they used to, I can't pinpoint it, but something about him doesn't feel the same as the way Jordan wrote about Matt.

 

Those two characters feel like the biggest difference from Jordan so far to me.

 

 

To be honest, I think his character may have been consistent, but the way he was written certainly wasn't. Mat IS probably the type to banter the way he does, but Jordan doesn't do banter and the humor of Mat's chapters is typically not the way Sanderson did it. He's a hard character to write.

[OptimusPrime]

Mats chapters are completely within his character. We just havent seen that side of him for a while as hes been busy with the Band.

[Impressive Bosom]

In my opinion, there is a big difference between Sanderson and Jordan.

However, he does a great job, and the book is great - so far - (I'm only half way thru.)

 

Wow - just wait. I kinda envy you. The book is reasonably top 3 as a whole, but the second half of it has moments on par with Perrin's defense of Emond's Field or the Cleansing of the Source. Several of them. Best 'half' of a book in the entire series in my opinion.

[Impressive Bosom]

 

Brandon did one hell of a job. Cant wait for ToM

 

I totally agree with this. The first time I read tGS I couldn't put it down. At the end of it I just collapsed and said "yes". The euphoria was like you get watching the biggest sports match of the season and your team winning in the final seconds. I am so pumped to get the next book read - I can't wait. :(

 

Totally agree. After waiting so long for tGS, sure I was anxious and eager, but between the time lapse and that of Dance with Dragons, I had also become a touch desensitized, I guess... but tGS left me emotionally drained and euphroic, and anticipating ToM more than any book I have ever wanted to read.

[OptimusPrime]

In my opinion, there is a big difference between Sanderson and Jordan.

However, he does a great job, and the book is great - so far - (I'm only half way thru.)

 

Wow - just wait. I kinda envy you. The book is reasonably top 3 as a whole, but the second half of it has moments on par with Perrin's defense of Emond's Field or the Cleansing of the Source. Several of them. Best 'half' of a book in the entire series in my opinion.

 

Seconded. First half I was like, "Come oooon, wheres all the big shit at?" but yeah. Second half makes the book for me as well.

[Ash Hopwill]

yup. . . it is.  :P

[Hunter]

Mats chapters are completely within his character. We just havent seen that side of him for a while as hes been busy with the Band.

 

I keep hearing that, but I completely disagree. Mat is and never was like this. He is completely out of character, Sanderson just got him wrong, and I hope he works on him for the next book. There are some instances where he got Rand wrong too, but nowhere near as bad as Matt. He did a great job with almost everything else though I'd say. It's not the best books in the series, not even close IMO. I'd put the first 7 books ahead of this one. But I'd likely put it above anything after book 7.

[OptimusPrime]

Rand... I cant say anything but I loved EVERY SINGLE SECOND. I dont think Rand was wrong, theres a reason behind it. Ive just started a reread of TGS specifically for that part of it

[Owayn The Traveller]

Too many POV's switches. And I hated the ending with Rand.

Other than that easily top 5. As to Mat.It wasn't that far wrong. He did make up stories for people before in the books when they were travelling with Valan Luca and its probable that Tuon has just rocked he boat a bit and he's still trying to deal with a big change in his life.

 

Can't wait for Towers of Midnight!

[adverge]

 

It is very strange.  I read the book in two days when it first came out.  I'm listening to it on audiobook now.  I think it is one of the best books of the entire series.

 

When I read/hear the Mat, Perrin, and Gawyn bits, which I think are really dull and thank they are short, I feel that these were completely written by Robert Jordan before he died (I know he had some writing done).  They are just so long and drawn out and more like his style of the bad late series books.  I was reading them thinking, "Wow, Jordan wrote these bits completely". 

 

Then when I read the Egwene bits and the last half of the Rand bits I thought "Wow, these have a completely different and exciting feel to them, they must be Sanderson bits". 

 

Then I come read things here and people think the complete opposite to me.

 

Very strange.

 

I think that this book is excellent and I can't wait until the next is released in October.  I really hope that Sanderson does the outrigger novels that Jordan had planned.