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Title: Don't Bother Buying It
Review: In the beginning, the Wheel of Time books were fast-paced, rich with character development, and presented a nice admixture of themes from Tolkien, Herbert, and other great authors. But alas, the wheel turns, and the well has run dry. There is hardly any plot to speak of in this book, and the repetition of inane musings and descriptive phrases (smoothing the folds of a dress, tugging at a shawl, etc.) is enough to drive one to distraction. In effect, upon finishing the book, everything about the Wheel of Time universe seems two-dimensional and trite. Perhaps the copy editors at Tor have been told to leave Jordan's writing untouched, or maybe Jordan just hammered through writer's block for the sake of meeting his deadlines. Whatever the reason, you're wasting your time and your money if you buy/read this book. For that matter, hold off on any early purchases of the 11th book until you see more positive reviews.
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