Actual rating a flat 7/10

I think reading that this was most peoples favorite book In the series set my expectations too high. Starts off enjoyable, is a slog in the middle, and has a good ending.

The world building really starts to tie some things together and rewards a you for being observant. The writing style of Jordan is so long winded though it can be hard not to zone out. Not to mention that the pacing between character storylines is all over the place.