Having read WoT three times and during my life (and currently on a fourth) it always amazes me how my perceptions and opinions of characters change over time. As a late teen that started reading and now as a man in my late middle years, the changes of my life make me see the growth and changes in the characters life from a different perspective too. From a dreamy youth to a pragmatic/cynical middle aged man, WOT continually pleased all stages of my own growth and perceptions through life. And will continue to do so. Happy reading!