A Crown of Swords - Robert Jordan

Advantages: Some really good bits of plot and some excellent characters
Disadvantages: The main character is getting more tedious with every page.

...admit now that I have a serious problem with this series - I cannot abide the main character, Rand, the Dragon reborn. Believe me, I've tried. I put up with his griping pathetic phase in the hopes he would get himself moving. I put up with his obviousness - young man ripped from rural home to fulfil vitally important destiny. The trouble is, Rand is dull, unlikable and depressing. If you haven't encountered him yet and have no idea what I am talking ...
...Rand is a ald from a small village, who, many books ago, was whisked away by a mysterious Aes Sedi (magic using female) because he may well have DESTINY. His friends Mat and Perrin get caught up in this, as do Egwene and Nynaeve, two lasses from his village. This is book seven, and to be honest if you haven't read the others, then the myriad complex conections between all the characters, the warring sides (too many to count) and the implications ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent story, non stop suprises.
Disadvantages: Need to make time to read 850 pages.

...the others, there is always a glossary at the back of the book. The plot of this very book is, Elayne, Nyneave, Aviendha and Mat are still searching for a ter'angreal, which they call the Bowl of the Winds. In the book, they get closer and closer in succeeding. Weaving the power with the ter'angreal, may gain control of the weather that has been blistering, which was caused by the Great Lord of the Dark himself. Egwene, now Amyrlin Seat, finds Moghedien ...
...who and channel the power. This includes the Sea Folk, Windfinders, Wise Ones and others you will found out in the book. The main character, Rand, the Dragon Reborn, is faced with Sammael, one of the Forsaken. Sorry but you will need to read the book to know if Rand is stronger than Sammael. There is one catch, they battle in Shandar Logoth and Mashadar is there. Hope this review helps. Thank you for reading. Wing ... Read review

Advantages: Great story and characters
Disadvantages: Long-winded

Robert Jordan is a fantasy author of great fame for a reason: he writes interesting, engaging stories. A Crown of Swords is thte seventh installment in the Wheel of Time series, and it can best be described as an excellent read. Admittedly it is a bit long winded, but despite what some 'fans' will tell you, there is a great deal of action in this novel, as both Rand's and the Dark One;s plans come further into fruition. The story revolves around ... Read review