Very well put, reading a series of books with the length of these either turn you away or they absorb you. I've been absorbed, many evenings reading I almost expected to see my name added to Rand, Matt and Perrin, I was pulled into their world I felt like I was there right along side them. Lately I've been listening to the audio books and am amazed when I find myself at work after being absorbed by Emonds Field.
RIP, James Oliver Rigney, you live on in your wonderful books and the hearts of your family, friends and fans.