Author Topic: The Gathering Storm - First Impressions SPOILERS (Read 55232 times)

Squeakle · « **Reply #105 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:04:00 AM »

@wolfstar

As long as they don't start accepting novices based on their midichlorian count, I shall remain happy.

Eerongal · « **Reply #106 on:** November 12, 2009, 07:54:52 PM »

Quote from: Squeakle on November 12, 2009, 07:04:00 AM

As long as they don't start accepting novices based on their midichlorian count, I shall remain happy.

But just think of all the wonderful crossovers! Hans solo helping the girls escape Tanchio, wookies teaching the Aiel their ways, and it can all end with an epic light saber duel with Rand, Darth Vader, Moridin, and Obiwan! Also: it'll have boba fett~!

Patriotic Kaz · « **Reply #107 on:** November 12, 2009, 09:38:52 PM »

@Eerongal I suggest you stop, lest someone shoot you and recieve a medal for it....

dria · « **Reply #108 on:** November 12, 2009, 09:42:21 PM »

From the overall feeling in this thread, I guess I'm one of the few that actually preferred Sanderson's Mat to the original. Then again, I never overly cared for Mat much and have been known to skim his chapters in the past. Sure, he's the trickster with the heart of gold, but I always just felt he whined a little TOO much for my taste. I can only put up with so much "I'm no bloody hero" over and over. I much prefer the new Mat.

Veins of Gold is one of the best things ever written in the WoT Universe, it was wonderful and moving. I can't wait until we see Rand in the next book and find out what happens.

Well done Brandon, and congratulations!

Batchman · « **Reply #109 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:13:32 PM »

It's a big book, and I couldn't read through the entire thing again, quite yet, but today I sat down and read the entire White Tower storyline, plus Veins of Gold.

I still love the way the whole White Tower storyline was written, and while I still fear Egwene will want to have too much control over Rand, I am a lot more open to her White Tower than to Elaida's.

But the part that got me thinking was reading for a second time the closing bits from the prophecy after Rand's time atop Dragon Mount.

Something along the lines of "And the one who was blinded shall see again, standing on his grave.""

Looks like we may not have to expect to see Rand lose his eyes ... it sure sounds like that might be metaphorical, and just came to pass. Other thoughts?

Vatdoro · « **Reply #110 on:** November 12, 2009, 10:35:22 PM »

Quote from: achren99 on November 12, 2009, 02:31:04 AM

Although, I do agree about the Mat parts. It seemed like Mat=Lightsong. I still loved it, though. I think he stayed completely true to all of the other characters, and mostly trueish to Mat.

Lightsong! Every time I read Brandon Sanderson's version of Mat, it just reminded me of one of his other characters, but I couldn't remember which one. Lightsong was it!

I know a few people prefer the new, more comical Mat, but I prefer the old one.

Patriotic Kaz · « **Reply #111 on:** November 12, 2009, 11:10:21 PM »

Either RJ uses good old fashioned dry humor and i haven't paid attention or everyone in this thread is off... Matt was MUCH funnier in previous exploits

Edit: he sounded more like a nervous wreck forcing himself if anything

douglas · « **Reply #112 on:** November 12, 2009, 11:20:51 PM »

Quote from: Batchman on November 12, 2009, 10:13:32 PM

Something along the lines of "And the one who was blinded shall see again, standing on his grave.""

Looks like we may not have to expect to see Rand lose his eyes ... it sure sounds like that might be metaphorical, and just came to pass. Other thoughts?

I don't remember the exact wording, but I do remember specifically noting that it was phrased as if Rand were already blind and regained his sight right after standing on his grave. The only way this makes any sense is if the blindness is metaphorical, referring to him not understanding the true nature of strength and what kind of character he really needs to be. This makes even more sense when you consider that it is, just like all the Prophecies of the Dragon, a translation from the Old Tongue, which is well known for being complex and having multiple meanings for words.

jjb · « **Reply #113 on:** November 13, 2009, 03:45:38 AM »

I agree, Kaz. Mat's attempt at humor in this book wasn't very funny.

And did anyone else feel like the whole village-killing-each-other-every-night story wasn't very WoT?

Eerongal · « **Reply #114 on:** November 13, 2009, 04:21:37 AM »

Quote from: Champion Kaz on November 12, 2009, 09:38:52 PM

@Eerongal I suggest you stop, lest someone shoot you and recieve a medal for it....

Fodder · « **Reply #115 on:** November 13, 2009, 07:27:48 PM »

Is that a heron-mark light-sabre?!! How did one so young come by it? Surely it is not his own.

Patriotic Kaz · « **Reply #116 on:** November 13, 2009, 07:34:55 PM »

I here by declare open season on Eerongal!!!!

P.S. try not to ruin the pelt it's exotic!

Eerongal · « **Reply #117 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:03:08 PM »

Quote from: Champion Kaz on November 13, 2009, 07:34:55 PM

P.S. try not to ruin the pelt it's exotic!

It's all fuzzy!

Patriotic Kaz · « **Reply #118 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:45:22 PM »

Are you the missing link?

Eerongal · « **Reply #119 on:** November 13, 2009, 11:27:31 PM »

Quote from: Champion Kaz on November 13, 2009, 08:45:22 PM

Are you the missing link?

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