Hurin deserved a better ending than he got.  He was a gentleman.

Rand learned to manipulate reality during his battle with the Dark one.  That's my theory, and I think it's the best one.  He can do to reality what Perrin could do in the World of Dreams.  That in itself is greater than anything that can be done with channeling.

I would have had more of Taim in the final book.  I felt like his part was certainly beefed up for a big showdown and ended too abruptly.  I also would've killed off Egwene at the Eye just to be rid of her, but that's just wishful thinking about my least favorite character.  I also felt like Hurin and Bela deserved a better ending.  

I thought Sanderson did a great job for trying to step in and fill Mr. Jordan's shoes.  I also disagree with a lot of the criticizm he took from people in regards to the books.  I could tell a difference in the writing, especially with Mat, but we did get an ending to our saga and I thought it was very satisfying.  

I had originally said Egwene, and still feel that way.  I did forget to mention Gawyn, who was a very close 2nd for me.  I wasn't a big fan of Faile either, but I'd take her POV all day long if it meant I didn't have to sift through Egwene or Gawyn.

Taim was recruited by the Forsaken.  This is stated outright in AMOL.  I don't believe he was a darkfriend when Rand 1st met him, but the same scenario played out with Demandred during the AOL.  Taim was strong and he wanted to be the Dragon.  Taim wanted to share power with Rand, not take orders from him.  He was soured on Rand and was ripe for the picking when the Forsaken came along to recruit him.  

I enjoyed Mat the most out of all the men.  He was comic relief of a sort for me.  No matter how stubborn he was about things, he always did what was right.   

For me, I hated Egwene the most. She she had some satisfying moments, such as her death, I could have done without her entire character. I didn't care for Nyneave until she rescued Egwene from the Seanchan and left the damane collared and told Egwene that was justice.

I read a lot of people who don't like Cadsuane, but for me she is everything an Aes Sedai should be. She's powerful, unafraid to stand up to Rand, accomplishes her goals, and has an aura of mystery and unpredictability around her that makes others give pause. I loved her from the moment she appeared in Rand's throne room......(I thought you were dead!!!) Yeah, she's one of my faves for sure.

I agree.  They manipulate people constantly.  The funny thing is, the rumors and everything were true.  They do attach a string to everything they do for you.  What you heard them say in context means something else to them at the same time.  "I Healed your father, now you owe me". 

I think people make too big a deal about Nakomi.  There are always going to be questions and theories about a book when it's finished.  We don't even know for sure it was Nakomi at the end when Rand carried Moridin from the Pit of Doom.

It doesn't take anything away from the story to have her thrown in there.  Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.  It was an emotional rollercoaster for me and the best book I've read in a long time.  I'm not satisfied with the ending, but at the same time, I will admit I never wanted it all to end anyway.

I like a lot of the people.  Moiraine.  Thom.  Lan.  Master Gill.  Gaul.  Tam.  Elyas.  Hopper.  Birgitte.  I think these are all mutually liked.  Can't forget Balwer, Sulin, Rodel, Silviana, and Gareth Bryne too.  Noal, Talmanes, Rhuarc too.  I think the list of liked characters is shorter than those everyone hates.

You guys don't give Bela enough credit here. C'mon guys!!!

When Mat says that some women would climb a tree to get a better look at the lightning.

My account says I've been a member since 2009 and I haven't been here in soooo long. Looking forward to the new book like everyone else I'm sure. Wanted to say hello to everyone. I troll around a lot but I find everything so interesting that I want to start commenting too.