> -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Olson - SunPS [mailto:Chrisf.Olson at Sun.COM] > 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.... :) And: > From: Chris Turkel [mailto:zizban at adelphia.net] > > The first book is pretty good, and nearly stands alone. The first This is interesting, since I never made it past the first book. I made the attempt because a coworker really enjoyed the books (however many were out then...this was 8 years ago). I didn't like _any_ of the characters, which was a big part of the problem...I thought the main character was annoyingly inept/stupid, and the rest seemed annoying in a variety of other ways (arrogant, etc.). I gave up about half way through. :)