Loial did not appear to grow any taller between seasons. 🤣

And my wife makes fun of me for re-reading the books multiple times...

I don't have any problem with Faile or Perrin as characters (their arcs on the other hand...). As you pointed out, they were both born and raised with very different expectations of gender roles/responsibilities - which was a fine way to add tension and give each character the opportunity to grow and change. My initial comment to the OP was just pointing out that if the OP couldn't stand reading their interplay in tSR, they would like it even less as the story advances.

It gets worse...

I actually appreciated the change and how the series wrapped up. Though I continued to like the series, Jordan dropped the ball for me on the Shaido arc (both Perrin and Faile's side), Luca's circus, Andor succession, and the split Tower. Though there was some material to enjoy in each arc, for me, they were too long and had too much superfluous material that I didn't care about. I fear had Jordan lived long enough we might have ended up with 20 books. He just seemed to have lost his way... I think even I would have soured by the end. Tone and voice changes aside, I didn't feel I was slogging through Brandon's books.

My wife is starting to switch over to electronic books. Don't think I ever will though. I look at a screen enough for work.

Some nice foreshadowing early on in this book I hadn't noticed before. Siuan and Moiraine were discussing their plans regarding the Dragon reborn - and specifically consequences. As part of their training they had to memorize all Aes Sedai that had been stilled along with their crimes. Aes Sedai were usually put out of the Tower after being stilled. But not if they were also Amyrlin Seat. They were kept in the Tower as an example - after all, she couldn't be a potential rally point if you saw her doing menial tasks each day - such as scrubbing pots in the kitchen... Nicely done Mr. Jordan.

That was flipping awesome

Looked good to me. Specifically liked the costuming better.

Possibly because they were working without the Hall?

Yes. In book-form, it was a never ending cliff hanger. 🤮

Luca’s circus

Because people keep mistaking him for an Ogier - it's the hair!

We must relearn what we ‘know’

Different for all channelers. Some went mad very quickly, others kept it under control for years. Given the time frame covered in the books, I don’t think this is a problem.

The lack of diversity in language never bothered me and was barely noticed on multiple readings. RJ’s world is a magical place, why would the same rules apply there as here?

Didn't Hawkwing force that on the tower?

Thus the 90 percent reduction…

As long as they cut her Shaido arc by 90%...

I don’t recall examples

My wife makes fun of me for ‘only’ reading WoT. She’s wrong, but I do read it a lot

Relatively. 🤣

Video didn’t play for me, but how about: That’s a short Ogier.

I don't know about that. Most/all of the articles mention "People Who Knew Me" which is an audio drama airing on the BBC. Doubt there is any overlap with Paltrow here, but it is where Pike takes a jab at her. They also mention a podcast Pike is narrating (Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy). But no mention of the audio book she narrated - Eye of the World. Not nearly as many mentions of Paltrow's projects. Without going through the articles again, I only remember two movies. Also several mentions "Die Another Day" which is a Bond movie - so a big deal, but also more than 20 years old. I'm just surprised that Pike or 'her people' weren't sure that all of her current and/or recent projects weren't tagged for the promotional value. Now Pike is a busy actor, so why choose several 15 and 20 year old projects - which most people will know - but become less relevant every year over projects that are more immediate and will likely have a larger impact on future projects and younger audiences? Any industry experts here?

I know fantasy isn't for everyone, but I didn't think it was this niche. Five articles of Rosamund Pike throwing shade at Gwyneth Paltrow - between them they mention seven of Pike's past/present projects, but not one mention for WoT. What the hell! https://pagesix.com/2023/06/15/rosamund-pike-shades-gwyneth-paltrows-goop/ https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/rosamund-pike-shades-wellness-industry-gwyneth-paltrows-goop/ https://www.foxbusiness.com/entertainment/gone-girl-star-rosamund-pike-slams-goop-style-brands-all-being-conned-by-wellness-industry https://people.com/rosamund-pike-shades-gwyneth-paltrow-goop-we-are-conned-wellness-industry-7511472 https://etcanada.com/news/998647/rosamund-pike-says-were-all-being-conned-by-the-wellness-industry-when-asked-about-gwyneth-paltrows-goop-company/