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A review by grrr8_catsby
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There are no endings, and never will be endings, to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But this is an ending - the ending of the book series.
There is not much to say about this book other than if you are a fan of the Wheel of Time, or have endured the series up until this point, this is your reward.
A Memory Of Light is the culmination of 23 years of storytelling, spanning 14 novels and a prequel. If you have experienced any joy reading the series up until this point, you will love this book. You will undoubtedly come to a certain chapter that is over 200 pages long, and you will want to read it all in one single sitting.
Every single character is well represented in A Memory Of Light; even if they do not receive the same amount of "page-time", their importance and impact is felt throughout the narrative. Fantastic call-backs are made that not only bring about a sense of nostalgia as seemingly long-forgotten characters reappear, but also bring about a sense of urgency as these same characters participate in Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle.
Our main characters come to the end of their quests, revealing some of the best character arcs in modern fantasy. As important as the overall plot is, the series is a character-driven narrative at its core, and both Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson do their best to reward their audience for sticking with the series throughout the decades.
There is not much to say about this book other than if you are a fan of the Wheel of Time, or have endured the series up until this point, this is your reward.
A Memory Of Light is the culmination of 23 years of storytelling, spanning 14 novels and a prequel. If you have experienced any joy reading the series up until this point, you will love this book. You will undoubtedly come to a certain chapter that is over 200 pages long, and you will want to read it all in one single sitting.
Every single character is well represented in A Memory Of Light; even if they do not receive the same amount of "page-time", their importance and impact is felt throughout the narrative. Fantastic call-backs are made that not only bring about a sense of nostalgia as seemingly long-forgotten characters reappear, but also bring about a sense of urgency as these same characters participate in Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle.
Our main characters come to the end of their quests, revealing some of the best character arcs in modern fantasy. As important as the overall plot is, the series is a character-driven narrative at its core, and both Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson do their best to reward their audience for sticking with the series throughout the decades.