The Gathering Storm

[Kilt_Em_All]

So this past weekend I picked up a copy of The Gathering Storm, the first novel in the Wheel of Time saga since Robert Jordan's death in 2007. The book actually came out a few weeks ago, but it had slipped my mind, so I just now got around to buying it. According to Jordan, he was bound and determined to end the series with book 12, but when Brandon Sanderson began work on it, he realized that in order for him to be faithful to the story that Jordan had laid out, it would be necessary to split the book into three books. In a way, that is disappointing, but I would much rather the story be told properly, and as Robert Jordan would have told it than to cram everything into one book and have it become more like the cliff notes version of the story. Anyway, from what little I've had the chance to read so far, it seems that Brandon Sanderson has done a fantastic job of capturing the feel and depth of the world that Robert Jordan created. I'm extremely hopeful for the rest of the series.

Has anyone else read this or started reading it? Thoughts?

-Elliott

[Bigkahuna]

I've waited sooooooo long for the blasted thing that I shall probably have to start the series over again!

[Kilted Rogue]

I read most of the books in the "Wheel of Time" series Unfortunately, he lost my interest about 2 books back. The plot line didnt move but a week in book time. It got a little boring. I did get a chance to meet Mr Jordan and his wife at a book signing years ago. He was nice and signed all 6 of my books, but than bashed the other authors i liked to read.

I may or may not read this book, since my book time is significantly limited

Please let me know how it holds up to his early works in the WOT series

[NewEnglander]

I just realized that book 12 was out myself. I need to start the series all over again since it's sooooo dang long and complicated. I've read Sanderson's other works and enjoyed them.

[12stones]

I've not picked it up yet, but I will...