I know these posts are getting mirrored around to a lot of different websites, so I thought I’d mention a couple of things. First off, you should understand how I use my blog. While I sometimes go into depth on topics, writing long essays (I call them EULOgies, after my net nickname EUOL), most of the time my blog is used simply for a “Here’s what I’m doing right now.” Often, I’ll post a few paragraphs about the copyedit I’m working on or the book I’m writing. Nothing ever in-depth.
I’m not a true blogger, as I’ve discussed often on this blog. I don’t read up on what is happening in the Blogosphere and offer criticism and debate. My blog is more of a news feed than a true blog. A way for my readers to keep an eye on what I’m doing.
These WHEEL OF TIME posts are intended for that purpose. Less analysis of the books, more of a way of saying “Hey, I’ve finished this book and am moving on to the next, if you’re interested.” I intentionally shy away from any deep analysis since, well, I’d rather not get pulled into any in-depth debates at this point. These are just off the cuff reactions intended to indicate where I am and what I’ve been feeling.
That said, here are a few reactions to The Shadow Rising .
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