So, um, wow, I think about sums this up. I generally try to keep this booklog spoiler-free, and most of the things I might say about this are horrendously spoileriffic (one thing that can definitely be said about Sanderson's effect on this series is that the pace of Important Events has received a serious kick in the pants), but I can come up with a few general comments:
First, writing-style/tone/characterization comments. As mentioned in my previous post, I started this book less than a minute after finishing Knife of Dreams, so I can directly compare previously-unread pure-Jordan WoT to the Sanderson-completed stuff. Conclusion: It's not identical, but it's a remarkably good fit for the world, especially given he wasn't even trying to mimic Jordan's voice. I've steered largely clear of people's reviews and commentaries thus far, as I try to write my reviews uncolored by others, but one thing I've picked up here and there is that more than one person has remarked on a dramatic decline in the quality of the depiction of Mat. The change in that characterization didn't really bug me, though I did notice that his mental monologue was rather significantly more straightforward and self-aware than had previously been the norm for Mat. The one that bothered me was Cadsuane, who had previously been a fascinating character and somehow managed to turn into a bitchy old woman with few apparent redeeming characteristics. So, that's unfortunate. By and large, though, I was pleased with the assorted renderings.
Second, Stuff Happening comments. I wasn't keeping a tally, but off the top of my head, I laughed a few dozen times, cried twice, wanted to punch a character in the nose a few times, had a sinking feeling of dread on at least one occasion, cheered mentally three or four times, and once said aloud "OH HOLY CRAP".
Third, irreverent and irrelevant comment: I bet Leigh's glad she's not in charge of the FAQ any more, because wow, is it ever going to need revamping now.
Anyway. Go read the damned thing already, would you? It's spectacular, and I can't wait for the rest.
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