I tried to get one of my friends started on WoT with New Spring and it didn't work. I thought the story was simple and engaging but I hadn't really realized how much Jordan took for granted about the reader, with it being written towards the end of the series. He said there were too many terms that weren't explained.
Advice to a Friend New to WOT: Regarding 'New Spring'
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I tried to get one of my friends started on WoT with New Spring and it didn't work. I thought the story was simple and engaging but I hadn't really realized how much Jordan took for granted about the reader, with it being written towards the end of the series. He said there were too many terms that weren't explained.