Just a quick video today as I'm working on some bigger content! What 3 min recommendation do you want to see next? Buy book one of Wheel of Time using my link: geni.us/EyeoftheWorld Buy the Wheel of Time Boxset1: geni.us/WheelofTimeBoxset1

@jacobpad

8 ай бұрын

Please 3-minute Terry Goodkind's work!

I just finished book eleven of wheel of time. So far the journey been amazing. A few bumps here and there. But still amazing

I'm currently on book 7. It's starting to drag a bit, but I am WAY too invested in this series to just give up halfway through it.

@sethmobley5155

8 ай бұрын

Honestly 7,8,9, and 10 drag a bit 9 is the best of the bunch but 11 -14 are absolutely amazing

@maraltbrown

8 ай бұрын

I'm on book 6 and totally invested too. Happy reading!

@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY

8 ай бұрын

Stick with it. The slow books are slow, yes. But things still happen to tide you over. And then the ride you go on with the last 4 books... Man 😭

@owenequinox6

8 ай бұрын

@@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY Honestly those last four are four of the best books period.

@joshfarnham7668

8 ай бұрын

​@@sethmobley5155true

These quick recs vids are SO good! Really loving them so far. Oh, and not to mention the effect they are having on my TBR 😅😂 Keep it going!

You should recommend The First Law in 3 minutes. It's one of the best if you want subversion of tropes and a gritty feel.

@navsquid32

8 ай бұрын

Say something about the First Law, say you recommend it in 3 minutes.

@TheCosmerenaut1

8 ай бұрын

@@navsquid32say something about first law say it’s still alive!

@currangill430

8 ай бұрын

​@@TheCosmerenaut1You have to be realistic about these things

I'm in the first few hours of book 14. I've been listening to the audio books. It's been a long road from starting book 1 until here, but wow is it worth it. It feels kind of sad to know that this is the final book, the end of the story. But I am so excited to get to the end. Such great books.

@Plant_Parenthood

8 ай бұрын

Pretty impressive that they managed to write a series that, by book 14, you are not just looking forward to it being over with. Most movies, shows or books that have 13 sequels end up being absolutely abysmal by the end

@hansyolo8277

8 ай бұрын

@@Plant_ParenthoodI think that's the difference between something being planned to be an Epic in scale, and something that is continued because it became profitable and not because that was the original creative vision. None of the books are really sequels, this is simply THE story. Not so much "oh I'll write 3 novels to tell my story. Oh those sold really well and people want more! How about another 3!" On and on until it becomes drivel.

For those hung up on the idea of Robert Jordan's "long-winded" writing style, it isn't as bad as anyone makes it out to be. You grow to appreciate the in-depth details about the world and the people in it by about halfway through book 2. And if you're still annoyed by that point, maybe an author painting such a clear picture isn't for you.

@totesmagotes213

8 ай бұрын

I love the detail of Jordan’s writing. If anything, his redundancy can be annoying at times (smoothing of skirts and well turned calves), and there certainly are parts of the saga where we spend more time than I’d like with tertiary characters. I’d say that those minor complaints are worth putting up with in order to enjoy the series overall.

@Plant_Parenthood

8 ай бұрын

I just wasn't a fan of the long drawn out torture porn he puts in his books. Like yeah, we get it. Rand is being tortured with a magic pain dildo. Give it a couple pages and move on. But nope, he keeps coming back to it every other chapter to tell us that yes, Rand is still experiencing a tonne of pain.

You nailed it. I have read the series a few times. One of my favorites and each time I seem to discover or understand new things

I started reading it ~1995 and loved it from start to finish. It was a real experience working through the theories on the fan sites between books. I don't think the slog was as bad as many state, but I can say those 3-4 books were hard on us having to wait 2 years between books. The characters are amazing. As is the world building, magic and foreshadowing. Love it. I just wish we could get more sequel series from Mat and Rand.

@MSpotatoes

8 ай бұрын

I remember starting the series, and book 8 wasn't out yet. My disappointment at having to stop was palpable. I've reread the series probably a dozen times now. it's such a great series.

@windfire5380

8 ай бұрын

@@MSpotatoes I'm with you! :) I started when only books #1 and #2 were out paperback, and #3 (Dragon Reborn was hard back only??). I loved that experience of going to WoT forums and reading theories, and reading the FAQs and all the deep thinking. I re-read the series each time up to about 8. too much after that.

Started listening to it recently and has one of the best prologues I’ve ever read/heard! Voice acting is phenomenal as well!

Just started the first book, getting hooked by the page :)

I didn't know the wheel of time before starting to watch your videos but I'll definitely have to read it!

Love your videos man. I do really hope to see more long form videos soon. I love your longer videos a lot. Keep reading bud!

I watched some of your videos, and it seemed to me the Wheel of Time contained almost every trope in fantasy, and a lot of cultures. So I'm certainly going to read it soon, I think that could help me to write my own fantasy serie.

Something I love about WoT which I’ve never seen in any other books is an anime like Rogues gallery with the Foresaken

@MSpotatoes

8 ай бұрын

Yeah the foresaken are cool asf.

Well said!

I finished The Eye of the World a few months ago, but haven't had the courage to start on The Great Hunt. Thanks for the pitch ! I guess I'll get to it after I am done with Sanderson's secret projects.

@noname3609

8 ай бұрын

The great hunt is even better without a doubt. Hope u enjoy it 😊

I’m on book 6. I’m really enjoying the world building and the magic! The ajah system is also chefs kiss

Whoa, I loved this! I'm currently on book 5. 😊

I am currently retreading the wheel of time (admittingly slowly 🐌) but trying to stay head slightly while watching the TV show.

@norcalbowhunter3264

8 ай бұрын

I imagine it's kind of hard to stay ahead of the TV series since they've drastically changed so much of the story. I mean season 1 skipped so much important stuff and jumped so far ahead that you'd have to quit book one about halfway through and jump to book 2.

I plan to read book 6 this month!

Currently on book 3 and it just keeps getting more interesting

Just read it, love it!

I’m currently on book four! I read the first three book within 1 month and I’ve been stuck on book four for three months, this video helped me pick up that book again after leaving it as a dnf, thanks 😊

@billhinshillwood2670

8 ай бұрын

I've read 8 of the WOT books and book 4 is easily the best so far. By the end you'll be glad you continued reading. In books 7 and 8 the pacing slows down and it took me a while to finish those 2. But I want to read the rest of the series because it is supposed to have a spectacular ending.

@sevenlayer_dip

8 ай бұрын

I heard from many people that after book three the story becomes less of a lord of the rings re-telling and it starts to become more of its own original story. I am very excited to see how that turns out but, I still fear the upcoming “slog” that everyone talks about.

@noname3609

8 ай бұрын

I know the feeling ! I needed 3 months for book 4 aswel but then I read book 5 and 6 in a month and half,they were that good ! :D

@noname3609

8 ай бұрын

@@sevenlayer_dip Im on book 7 myself and I fear the slog aswel,but I will take breakes,probably next break is after book 8 and the New Spring ! :)

@Zivilin

8 ай бұрын

​​@@sevenlayer_dipthe slog is the extensively overrated, imho. It does slow down pace but i personally never thought it was a slog. Your mileage may vary though. 🤷

Hey! One question: How is the wise mans fear summary part II coming along? I'm super looking forward to it!

I want to see you do a three minute recommendations for three minute recommendation videos.

I can recommend it in 3 words: Greatest Series ever

I read the whole series in 7 months last year. Soooo good!

@tomsilver6536

8 ай бұрын

It took me over a year to read all ^___^' great books.

@sanchorim8014

8 ай бұрын

I did it in 16 months, the longest it's ever taken me to read a series I'm engrossed in. And once I hit the climax of the Eye of the World, I loved every minute of it

I am, 2 books into WoT I took a break to read The Sun Eater. Looking forward to reading both of them. As for video-how about The Bound and the Broken by Cahill

Quick question. When did you first read the series? It's been my favorite series since I was a teenager in the 90's but I don't know I'd love it so much if I was reading it for the first time now.

i finished the ninth book in the series. They are really great. Can you upload the in depth summariesof the wheel of time books?

You called it, pacing issues.. I remember last time I tried to read it, I appreciated the build-up (over the first 3-4 books I think?) a lot, then events started unfolding... and then that volume was over and the following one became very slow again. I guess it would help if I had physical versions or a break in between hehehe. I will eventually give it another go...

Please recommend (if you havent), The Dark Tower series in the Kingverse 🤙

Your welcome guys!! I feel honored to have contribute to this channel, even if it was just a little suggestion.

@CapturedInWords

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! 😀

Thanks for the recommendation. How does this compare to malazan as far as brain power is concerned?

Just bought all 14 books (used from around the country) and started reading the first one. Looking forward to the journey. As I am the not the fastest reader I will be enjoying it for some time.

@noname3609

8 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy The father of modern Fantasy literature. 🙏

@CapturedInWords

8 ай бұрын

Awesome!! I hope you enjoy the books and take your time! I'm a slow reader too, been reading wheel of time for years

My Favorite of All time

I tried. Got through 3/4 of the great hunt and was sooooo bored. I may pick it up another time.

2000+ named characters!

Okay guys, I'm starting the prologue. Thank you

About half way through book 4, The Shadow Rises. Loving it, but, not real sure why it is so universally loved. I mean, it's a good series, so far, but, for me, nothing outstanding. Do love much of the world that Jordan has created and the magic is mystifying. Really good books.

The song of ice and fire in 3 minutes

Was thinking about giving it a go !!

The only complaint I have about Wheel of Time is that he seemingly wrote each book as if his readers weren't going to reread previous books to refresh their memory. If someone made a Wheel of Time Abridged, that'd be amazing. Shave off like 10% of the superfluous descriptions we've heard 60x already by book 11 and there'd be way fewer pacing issues.

"by far one of my ..." 🙂

Do you utilisé Chatgpt in your scriptwriting?

@47eoghan47

8 ай бұрын

Use

Found the show, stopped watching season 2 so I could read the books, currently on book 3

I've read the entire series and I would and have encouraged people to read it. I don't think it's life altering but it's a great story, and for people who are into TTRPGs like dungeons and dragons, it chalked full of ideas you can add into your game. *Spoilers* having players comes across a town where people encourage them to leave before night fall and if they don't they witness people killing each other in a haze, only to come back alive like nothing happened the next day throws them for a loop 😂

Do a recommendation of war of the Spider Queen series in three minutes next.

@CapturedInWords

8 ай бұрын

I always wanted to read those!! Been a big fan of the Drizzt books for a long time, and Spider Queen has always had my interest as I love reading about the Underdark

@Zivilin

8 ай бұрын

It's one of my favourite series in the forgotten realms setting. Felt so epic and I loved every pov of the characters. 👌

I admit, Eye of the World kinda slogged for me, but the prologue propelled me through that book. The climax took up the slack and it got better from there.

Sun Eater

Yes....as a matter of fact i am planning to start reading this...... At first i got the reference of this series from my teacher.....after releasing season 1 i got intrigued brought the first book but wasn't able to start.....but now after completing mistborn era 1 just a while ago..... planning to start the first book as soon as Durga puja ends ❤ Fan from India and love ur content ❤

@CapturedInWords

8 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy The Wheel of Time! Happy reading! :)

Love the plot and the characters. I hate of much is drags ass. 6/10 for me

Be prepared to skim. If you can skim you'll be fine. If you insist on reading every word, tou better not drool in your sleep

Me, whos at the end of book 6: i see

Good job :) I have read the first 5 books of this series a long time ago but even then i was pretty quickly aware of the repetitiveness. Its annoying and it took away my will to read more... Every book the outcome was the same and yes, our heroes grew but it was still annoying. So much hair pulling and skirt plucking. Its still "better" than LotR because that was boring as hell (sooo much descriptions...) and soooo slow at some points ;)

The books, maybe.... because I couldn't get thru Episode 1 it was THAT BAD!!

If Wheel of Time is as infodumpy as Cosmere, I might try to read it. But I've heard horror stories about pages long descriptions. Plus it's almost twice as big as the whole Cosmere with every novel, novella, short story. But I'm hyped after Season 2 of the tv show. I hope the characters in WoT won't be flat good vs evil, not First Law level, but still some gray area of ambiguity would be great

@NerdBookReview

8 ай бұрын

The characters aren't the most nuanced, it has a legit "chosen one" and the bad entity is called The Dark One. That said I still love it haha.

@Abken.

8 ай бұрын

@@NerdBookReview Yeah, I don't mind the general Good vs Evil, I just wish the bad guys to have some personal drama on theirr own + good motives to be bad (and from the show Ishamael has some motives it seems, so it's pretty good if the book explores the motives of darkfriends, black ajah, forsaken, even if it's not fully morally gray territory)

@NerdBookReview

8 ай бұрын

@@Abken. I disliked season 1 of the show enough I haven't watched season 2 so I'm not sure how that's going. I think that the Forsaken get enough page time to see what their motives are and most of them aren't pure evil.

@Abken.

8 ай бұрын

@@NerdBookReview Great to hear that the characters are not entirely flat! I will give it a go one day. Thanks!

@norcalbowhunter3264

8 ай бұрын

The TV show is nothing like the books. They've changed so much and have taken so many creative liberties that its not the same story IMO. It's like what the Eragon movie did to that series. I watched the first season with my wife and I had a lot of gripes with it, but my wife somewhat enjoyed it. Then I got my wife to start reading the series and now she understands why I disliked season 1 so much Now we're both watching season 2, and she's sitting there pointing out a ton of inconsistency and issues with the show. I'm not saying to not watch the show, just know the show is not a good judge of the books at all.

You really should have released this before episode 8 of season 2 came out, now no one is going to take wheel of time seriously anymore.

@norcalbowhunter3264

8 ай бұрын

I'm surprised if anyone would take the series seriously after episode 1 season 1. Then again my wife really liked the TV show. It wasn't until she started reading the series that she understood my gripes with it. I tell her there's still a lot of issues with it that I can't tell her because it would be spoilers.

I read the series once and listened to the audiobooks a second time. Enjoyed it but will never do it again. The first book was not well-written and it's a slog at the second ~1/3 of the series. I do agree thats it's better than the Amazon series but I wouldn't want a 1:1 adaptation either, nor can it feasibly be.

I DNFed The Eye of the World years ago. I didn’t hate it, but I thought it was just a mediocre Lord of the Rings clone. I quit because I don’t have time to read a 14 book series that I feel is just okay. But everyone seems to love this series, so maybe I quit too soon.

My brother begged me for years to read this series. I finally am. I been on it for several months. I am just starting book 7. I really like how big the world feels. I like how there is so much happening. It has grown a lot since book one. However tbh some of the weird or negatives stick out a lot. Other then Perrin I feel like every charcter is kinda annoying. Maybe not the best word. Petty or problematic. EVERYBODY BE TRYING TO HAVE A JAB at someone in this story. Loads of little angry arguments. To a extenet it makes the story feel real and the characters have depth. But sometimes I am just shaking my head. Other times, it can be funny. Its hard to keep track of so much as well. The women are all kinda crazy. So much emphasis placed on gender/sex in this story. I understand it. But someone being a man or a woman is brought up a lot. I am really into the story. I will be sad when I finish it knowing thats the end

every time I think about reading this series, someone tells me that it doesn't get interesting until book 5 and I get scared

@noname3609

8 ай бұрын

You should try it to convince yourself if you like it ! I'd recommend you to read at least the first four books becuz it gets really good from book 4 and book 5 is my favourite no doubt !!!

@joshuabarger472

8 ай бұрын

@@noname3609 they're just so gigantic. normally big books don't scare me, but when I know based on countless friends opinions that it doesn't get good until book 4-5, its hard for me to commit the time.

@LimeymanZero

8 ай бұрын

I can do you one better, it just doesn't get interesting!

@baronvonjo1929

8 ай бұрын

I am on book 7. I disagree with that. I been enjoying it all

@LimeymanZero

8 ай бұрын

@@baronvonjo1929 You should read First Binding, I think you'd like it.

I made it to book 6 before quitting. I cant stand any of the characters. They are all very annoying and terrible people.

@lordphinix3

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, they definitely got worse before they got better (or maybe I developed Stockholm)

@iveybullard8988

8 ай бұрын

@@lordphinix3 If i had to read anymore nynaeve, elayne and egwene chapters i think id go insane.

@lordphinix3

8 ай бұрын

They were indeed particularly bad.

@noname3609

8 ай бұрын

@@iveybullard8988 Which is why I took a break for a couple of months now :))) Im on book 7 now and I really hope the female characters will not be so annoying anymore !!! :D Try Joe Abercrombie if you want,he's the best at characters for sure !!!

@baronvonjo1929

8 ай бұрын

I can kinda agree. So far only Perrin seems sane. Every character is so problematic for no reason

Not to be that guy, but you are mispronouncing Saidin (Sah-ih-Deen) and Saidar (Sah-ih-Darr). But mispronouncing stuff in Wheel of Time seems inevitable lmao Thought you'd find it fun to know though.

I don't believe the show express there are two sides to magic that each is unique to the genders but rather only women call channel magic and if a man were to they are something of an abomination and is of grave concern. If they did mention the two forms it was very brief unfortunately. I can start to see why people disliked the show and prefer the books.

The Wheel of Time is a boring and pathetic saga that has left a profane mark on the genre. I wouldn't even use these books for kindling, they would probably be bad at that too!