The Fall of The Kings [Paperback]

While some areas of the world were described overmuch, the main characters (except for some sexual detail) were described too little, I found myself having forgotten what one of the main characters looked like within pages of opening the book. Too little was reinforced, and certain aspects of novel writing were too obvious.

Ok, it seems I am only downing the book but there are positive parts to it. If you are a fan of Robert Jordan, I would say you would like this book. I read a number of his, but the over complication without the strong return for what you've read put me off him and I never finished his series. I struggled through this book. Half way through I was completely exasperated at the uneven characterization. I left it for a number of weeks, until in a fit of determination came back to it, but even then skimming through overwritten passages. The ending is unsatisfying even in its basic premise. Without trying to give a spoiler, it ends as one expects it might but without the emotion that would have made it at least acceptable. Yes, a difficult review, as uneven as the book itself. Struggle through it yourself and you'll see what I mean.

All the above glowing reviews...I dont really understand them. As a writer myself I suppose I can see more of the faults, weaknesses, and problems with the book, but at the same time it does create a sense of tension and inevitability very well. For those looking for gay sex and relationships, this one has it in abundance, but again it was irritating and one-dimensional somehow. I'm sorry, many people like this book, and it has its good points and its a worthy read, but over all I feel it could have been better written and realized. Perhaps two writers working on it overcomplicated what could have been a truly lyrical and strong novel.