In a message dated 1/22/2003 6:59:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, Chris Olson - SunPS <Chrisf.Olson at Sun.COM> writes: > I've been told by a number of Jordan-lovers that I simply > must read the WoT series (for a variety of reasons). > I've also heard, on this list and from other sources, that > they aren't that great. Given all this, I'm still avoiding > WoT until a future date when I've got about a year or so to > read. Of course, I'm of the type not to listen to the > usual ramble of today's readers. I also prefer more > interesting literary endeavors.... :) The first book is pretty good, and nearly stands alone. The first three form a fairly complete story arc. And though I consider book 5 to be the point where the author loses control of the plot, there is benefit to reading through book 6. Avoid everything after that. *Speaking as someone who just finished book 10.* --KG