Everyone hounds me to continue this read along… and then it’s my worst performing video in over 2 years. Wow. That sucks.
@lordphinix32 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry Daniel. I was in class but I'll watch right now I promise. Please don't stop.
@swordfish19292 жыл бұрын
Didn't this video literally just drop?
@DanielGreeneReviews2 жыл бұрын
@@swordfish1929 you see analytics immediately and it’s VERY rare for KZfaq to allow a video to recover from crashing this hard. If it flops on release, KZfaq drops it.
@hunterkat2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you released it, I’m sorry it’s performing badly. I really like this series!!
@elenasreadingcorner2 жыл бұрын
This sucks so bad, this is one of the few of your videos I’ve clicked on the second the notification popped up on my phone and now you’re not encouraged to make this type of content 🥲
@ReubenXR2 жыл бұрын
To me "Ashaman kill" was pretty impactful. But the wolves saying "We come" was just so cool. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes.
@pandashh98532 жыл бұрын
IKRRR
@pemryjanes57892 жыл бұрын
Lord of Chaos has some of the best lines in the series.
@AnotherBrownAjah2 жыл бұрын
Chills every time
@mattstreit11162 жыл бұрын
Both are fantastic lines, but my favorite has to be "Kneel or you will be knelt." Chills every time.
@ninnusridhar2 жыл бұрын
I literally screamed out loud when the wolves reply. Partly coz of how awesome it is. And partly coz of the comedic timing. "We need you" "Sorry young bull. Wolves do not meddle in human affairs" "Shadowkiller has been caged" "We come" Tell me thats not from some Monty python sketch
@lancecoggeshell7812 жыл бұрын
"Kneel and swear to the lord dragon," he said softly, "or you will be knelt." My favorite line so far!
@MrOHTEHNOES2 жыл бұрын
This was the one, I heard this and I was laughing out loud with the satisfaction of payoff.
@joshhoehne82812 жыл бұрын
This. This is what I came to say as well. It's my favorite single line in the entire series, in context.
@janvankessel6242 жыл бұрын
Chills, every time.
@benbrindley94056 ай бұрын
Nah cause this is like so hard...just so fucking hard
@AverageAwesomeDude2 жыл бұрын
This was the first book that actually made me think “yeah Rand is kinda of insane”. We see all these chapters from Rands perspective and his thoughts make sense, he doesn’t feel like a madman. But then there is one from Mat’s where he recounts how he was sleeping and Rand suddenly Travels inside his room in the middle of the night and starts rambling, just a non-stop spew of words and topics jumping from one to another, going from how they gotta move on Ilian but slowly to “how do you know if you love a woman?” With no Segway or connection between. I just imagine that meme of the person explaining while the other is under some blankets looking confused, with Mat hiding under the blankets while Rand rants on and on like a literal crazy person
@slidenaway2 жыл бұрын
This is a great point. As you heavily implied, the stark contrast between Rand's POV and anyone else's is crucial here. After all, most madmen don't think they're mad (except Padan Fain, and for Rand, even KNOWing he'll go mad at some point, that doesn't mean he can pinpoint when it's happening and obviously he'll still rationalize everything along the way). As you say this is where Rand starts his descent, and this is why he as a character is so revered. RJ wrote this so well and it gets me emotional just thinking about it now!!
@johnsmithe46562 жыл бұрын
But is he insane because of the taint? Or is he insane because of the tremendous pressure on him? One could argue that no taint is necessary for that plot line.
@raulsdrsd2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsmithe4656 it's the fear of going insane because of the taint, the pressure, LTT voices in his head and the fact that he will die
@johnsmithe46562 жыл бұрын
@@raulsdrsd Sure, I'm just saying that with all that pressure the taint is really not even needed to sell the whole "he's going crazy" idea. Would be necessary for all the other men who channel who go insane though.
@slidenaway2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsmithe4656 you're right and it's just double pressure :P
@SuperDrawBot2 жыл бұрын
I love how Perrin goes to rescue Rand, and when he finally gets to him, Rand turns the blender on and turns people into mulch, so Perrin just bends and vomits in shock and disgust. You see him pretty clearly go from "My friend Rand needs to be rescued for the good of the wolrd" to "What in the fuck is my friend Rand becoming...?". And right after that, he watches Rand force Aes Sedai into servitude. You can see the doubt in Perrin through this whole sequence, and the begining of the next book. Is delightfull!
@nathanhall93452 жыл бұрын
The opening Perrin chapters of the next book is one of my favorite sequences of the whole series, and so underrated.
@missyC3267 ай бұрын
Daniel please make more read-alongs for the rest of the series, I am begging 😭 I get so excited when I finish the next book of the series because it means I get to come watch your read-along video!!! I'm so sad now that I just finished A Crown of Swords and I don't get to hear your wildly enjoyable, enlightening recount. PLEASE!!!! ❤
@s3b7142 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this format. Kinda sad it performs so poorly, cuz I really would want to see it with other series as well Edit: since Daniel didn't mention it, I'd like to share my personal favourite moment of this book: the talk between egwene and siuan after she's been made amyrlin. Where egwene acknowledges siuans wisdom and shows her first sparks of a great leader and siuan is just like "holy cow them fish gutting hall done made a mistake". love it
@Machtyn Жыл бұрын
That was pretty poignant to me, too. I do like how Egwene steps into that role and navigates the intrigue rather well. I'm going through the books (audiobooks) for the first time ever. So, the future from this book is still a mystery to me.
@s3b714 Жыл бұрын
@@Machtyn have fun listening to the rest
@whyonthefall53732 жыл бұрын
"The bloody ruins of human beings began to make a wall" The fact that, up to this point, the One Power was mostly depicted as being wholeley elemental: fireballs and lightning bolts, and then, the Asha'man literally start blowing people up with it made it seem far more freightening. I know most people will comment about Dumai's Wells, so, here's another one. A brilliant, horiffic ending. Rand isn't the same man he once was, and it shows.
@haveyouseentheyellowsign612 жыл бұрын
"The slog" is basically the series taking a break from the typical fantasy tropes of MacGuffin fetch quests, etc. to focus on political intrigue, some philosophical questions on humanity, and, of course, character development. jordan took his time with all of these, and this is what made the ending pay off so good in my opinion.
@vaibhawkr39042 жыл бұрын
Fetch quest ends with book 3
@haveyouseentheyellowsign612 жыл бұрын
@@vaibhawkr3904 the bowl of winds plotline ended in book 3? 😱
@reverbisland2 жыл бұрын
There is just way too much time spent on uninteresting stuff. The Andor succession is bargain bin Game of Thrones. Perrin & the Shaido takes far too long to resolve, turning him from one of the best characters to one of the worst. Aes Sedai politicking gets turned up to 11 with a truckload of new, forgettable characters. Let’s not forget basically the entirety of Crossroads of Twilight. 275k words where very little happens with a terrible non-ending to boot. The slog also exacerbates Jordan’s worst qualities as a writer. So many longwinded descriptions where no dialogue or character interaction occurs. I recall specificaly a moment in CoT where we get multiple paragraphs describing how the Shaido wash their clothes. There’s worldbuilding and then there’s this. None of this is to say there aren’t important developments in plot and characters during the slog, but you can tell Jordan grew bored of what he had been writing up to that point and it really shows with books 8-10. You can easily condense those three into one single, rock solid book and I don’t think the story would suffer much from it.
@GnarledStaff2 жыл бұрын
I'm on book 7 and all the stuff I remember as a slog is actually really interesting and engaging. It is a little slower but definitely not a "slog". Looking forward to seeing if this is true for book 9.
@Eval9992 жыл бұрын
Don't forgeting bathing and pregnancy memes. Oh, and bowl of the winds hunting for far too long. Oh god and the Shaido. I swear the Shaido should have been trounced and diffused out of the story at the Battle of Cairhien in Book 5. Sevanna is so damned boring and all of her crap amounts to nothing but the plotline of doom.
@mike1402982 жыл бұрын
I loved how Egwene also embraces the Aiel ways when she's like "yeah, I have to go to Salidar, but I have some toh to meet first."
@LeahB312 жыл бұрын
If only she cared to meet Toh with Nyneave and Elayne after lying/misleading them in the dream world time and time again and threatening to have Nyneave sexually assaulted.
@kilgoretrout43502 жыл бұрын
@@LeahB31 Egwene does some crappy things, but sometimes ya gotta do some crappy things
@honeypotusername2 жыл бұрын
@@LeahB31 I really disliked Egwene for a long while because of this.
@LeahB312 жыл бұрын
@@kilgoretrout4350 I understand that, but she never apologized. She only cared to honor the wise ones and not the woman who helped raise her and saved her life from break bone fever and the Seanchan.
@belovedobserver2 жыл бұрын
I truly can’t stand Egwene, but I could definitely respect her meeting her toh like a boss. Still hate her though.
@angelavm842 жыл бұрын
Lord of Chaos has a few of the most iconic scenes in WoT. That alone makes it a top tier for me. Everybody knows 'the box' or 'Ashaman kill'. 'We come' is a sentence that still gives me shivers every-time I read it and that battle is one of the best ever written. Love this book! Hope KZfaq realizes the mistake they've made since everybody wants you to continue the read-along, Daniel!
@iamalegend19992 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think just so many of us are ahead now hahaha. But I still want to hear his views
@Iwillgotohell22 жыл бұрын
it's true, I always come to the read along after I finish a book to see his review of the book
@mamin8army7702 жыл бұрын
Something that I really enjoyed in the book - beside everything u already mentioned- is that we see Rand actually communicating with Lews Therin to keep his sanity and learning some Age of legends Saidin tricks, the fact that he has that huge treasure of knowledge yet he can’t access it because it’s locked in a mad man’s memories is both frustrating and exciting.
@MrCian477 ай бұрын
Please start these again Dan! I’ve been coming here immediately after finishing each entry so far (first time read through).
@joyboyreborn20432 жыл бұрын
I literally cried when Nynaeve Healed Logain, Siuan and Leane. Favorite Nyn moment! I am currently reading KoD right now, and I am so excited on what the book offers!
@encyclical2 жыл бұрын
I honestly wonder with how the series has gone so far of they won’t heal Logan in Season 2….? Wouldn’t surprise me anyway
@damp22692 жыл бұрын
knife of dreams is my #1. Egwene on the tower is amazing.
@honeypotusername2 жыл бұрын
@@encyclical I know, right? It's so bad that I want to scream like Elayne in FoH in Valan Luca's menagerie.
@theknightthatgoeshmm31272 жыл бұрын
Best line in the series "Kneel and swear to the Lord Dragon," he said softly, "or you will be knelt."
@keithgamblin47334 ай бұрын
Just finished it today and that gave me chills
@LastMinuteGuess2 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear the ending of Lord of Chaos recounted, it gives me chills. Rand suffers this unbelievable trauma for being the Dragon Reborn and the level of wrath that he feels and releases by making the Aes Sedai kneel is unforgettable. If they were afraid of him before, they should be now because he will never allow such an event to happen again.
@reasarian24822 жыл бұрын
It really feels like the final realization that Rand truly cannot trust anyone. And it's just so sad.
@TheDiabeticGameMaster2 жыл бұрын
Is anybody else keeping their fingers crossed that now that season 2 is officially making legitimate progress that Daniel will restart the crank on the ole' Wheel of Time whang-dang reading alonger? If only we have the luck of the Ta'veren! If there is any goodness left on this world, oh let the Light spin the Read-a-Long back into the pattern once again, in this, what is known by a bare handful as the 6th!? Age. May the Light Bless and keep and and all of us and may the totality of the pattern swing a little further back into the view of the Light.
@elenasreadingcorner2 жыл бұрын
Finally! Started reading WoT with this read along, now I’m on book 11, missed these so much 😭
@Bt-cq6te2 жыл бұрын
dude im on book 10, honestly i dont see why its getting so much hate its quite interesting. It is like the eye of the storm, the final touch up before the final part of the series.
@elenasreadingcorner2 жыл бұрын
@@Bt-cq6te I personally didn’t enjoy book 10 as much as the others because I’m annoyed with Perrin and Faile (I literally go “ugh, not again” when it’s their chapter), the Shaido suck, and Elayne’s storyline is not giving that much either. That being said, there are also some great moments here that I won’t name bc spoilers. I don’t hate the book though, and the slog didn’t feel as sloggish if you know what I mean
@dirkrousseau4622 жыл бұрын
Same! I am almost done with 11!
@johnsmithe46562 жыл бұрын
A read-through in 2022 means you _know_ that the series is complete and there are good scenes to come. I was really demoralized while reading "the Slog" because it was clear that Jordan was running on fumes and we had no idea if the series would ever be completed at all. Books 8-11 were like a crypto bear market, those that lived through it thought the series was slowly dying. I certainly did. I stopped reading the series for a long time because of the Slog. Nowadays I know better and crypto winters don't scare me anymore. Death is part of life.
@elenasreadingcorner2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsmithe4656 You're right, I would have probably been a lot more annoyed with these books if I was waiting for them like I'm waiting on A Song of Ice and Fire series. It sometimes feels like Jordan was paid by the word so he just decided to write anything that comes to mind or repeat established things just to have more of it.
@JawsXXIV2 жыл бұрын
(Me, first time reader, currently at book 8) I honestly have to say, that this book was not my favourite at all up until Rand was captured. I felt like so much was going on at the same time while somehow no real progress was made through the plot. But on the other hand this book had possibly the greatest moments up to this point in the series. Nyneave healing Siuan, Leane and Logain was incredibly powerful. The wolves saying "We come". And most of all the Battle at Dumai's Wells. "Ashaman, Kill" was powerful, but the thing Rand said just before got me good. “I told you to make weapons, Taim. Show me just how deadly they are. Disperse the Shaido. Break them.” I really felt like Rand was broken during the time he was kidnapped. He already had to suffer from the taint, the immense responsibilty and the fact that he could not trust any of the wetland lords. And then these Aes Sedai betrayed him hard. This left such an immense psychological wound in him, which he did not recover from yet (end of book 8). And I really hope he will get back on track with the help of his friends and some other helpful characters.
@aviimax2 жыл бұрын
it's funny how many characters openly did not like mazrim, and how mazrim was so openly somewhat hostile to rand, and yet rand was like "nah he's fiiiineee" lmaoo
@imakeathesound69092 жыл бұрын
To Everyone in the comments section. Thank you! Reading everyone's thoughts about this series makes me truly happy! I share all these sentiments and it is so cool to hear them from you other readers! Daniel, your content is always excellent!
@DMontra2 жыл бұрын
This book was rough. The ending is so incredible, but this book could fully be 200 pages shorter. There were so many times that I was like “JUST GET TO THE THING!”. I think this is maybe middle of the pack for me in the books.
@justrandomthings81582 жыл бұрын
I had the same opinion but because of just how much iconic stuff happens and the consequences I think it’s above average for the series
@geck0milk Жыл бұрын
Please continue doing these videos, they heighten the experience of what are already great books.
@carolbriscoe93372 жыл бұрын
So far this has been the most impactful book in the series that I've read. I'm still disgusted with the Aes Sedai and their arrogance. Because they've no knowledge of a thing, it can't be done or doesn't exist. They scorn Nynaeve 's knowledge and usage of herbs and potions because they've not used them. And when she restores Logain's use of the power, they nitpick her weaves and demand she repeat it before accepting her accomplishment. Even then, they down play and find ways to disparage her 'wildling' ways. Somehow I feel in the future the White Tower will continue to deny her greatness and power.
@jimdgrousedogs2 жыл бұрын
I also like to think Rand practices with the sword to help him feel closer to his father, Tam, whom was a sword master with the heron marked blade.
@ChoyaBird2 жыл бұрын
I remember just a few months ago I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up with this read along... and then it hooked me so hard that I'm now on Towers of Midnight 😂
@dougalhumberstone88412 жыл бұрын
Personally i always loved/was shocked by Rand stilling 2 Aes Sedai and killing a bunch of warders when he busts out the box.
@sarakhlifi51032 жыл бұрын
I believe it was 3 Aes Sedai he stilled.. they had it coming
@reapergaming88102 жыл бұрын
“They have caged Shadowkiller” “We come”
@jenniferarmstrong7722 Жыл бұрын
I really hope you continue the reading along. I value your opinion and you always make the summaries exciting. It would be nice to go through the series with you. 🤞
@rustykohl94182 жыл бұрын
Daniel please keep doing these!!! I know it’s been a long break but please! I’m reading along for the first time and I look forward to these videos after I finish a book so much!
@lbentforleather96542 жыл бұрын
I loved the inclusion of the Lord Dragon hearing Lew's Therin's voice in his head - it shows how insane Rand has gradually become, but also provides intrigue into the further lore of the Age of Legends.
@alexdixon12322 жыл бұрын
I tweeted you after finishing the eye of the world about 18 months ago, with a fairly negative opinion of it, basically asking whether it was worth me continuing the series. You were super positive and genuine about it, and convinced me to keep going (plus I have a similar taste usually) so I started the great hunt a few months later and got absolutely hooked. I just finished a Memory of Light and its definitely one of my 3 favourite series now! Thanks for the work you do on this channel, its really important what youve done for modern fans of fantasy and modern authors.
@ricardosanchez91542 жыл бұрын
Cant believe you did not mention the 1000 wolves that Perrin brought to the battle, that was really cool
@alexverapeiro3354 Жыл бұрын
Man, I need this read along to continue please. These are top tier.
@NatashaRead Жыл бұрын
Me too!! I’m two books further than this one and would love to see read alongs for all the books, not just half the series 😭😭😭
@Pettie95 Жыл бұрын
I'm loving these read along videos and would definitely appreciate if it was continued, shame it doesn't seem to do so well with the general audience!
@Koronin2 жыл бұрын
Loved this book, the laughter in Demandred's head at the end was epic
@pyrometheus42772 жыл бұрын
I am addicted to these books now, thanks a lot 😡. I love this series and all of your wot works, i had never heard of RJ or WOT before being introduced to the show. I finished the show quickly and was so confused, but i could see the potential for this works. Since then ive devoured 8 of the books, and your read alongs help refresh everything before moving onto the next book. Despite the poor performance on behalf of the algorithm i eagerly await your next videos in the series!
@pyrometheus42772 жыл бұрын
Finished book 9, i think ill go back through 3 and onward since i feel i missed out on some the lore and tidbits
@theonlyslagathor2 жыл бұрын
Loial fighting hurts me so much because of how wrong it feels for him. That being said, loial is a badass fighter. I don't know my exact ranking for books because they all merge into a huge mess, but Lord of Chaos was great. Mat was hilarious.
@dappertree90162 жыл бұрын
Loved your read alongs so far my man, this is my first read of Wheel of Time and it is kinda blowing me away, have read Martin, Feist, Sanderson, Rothfuss, and others, but this series has just grabbed me by the throat and hasn't let go since I first started reading the series in Dec. Right now I would rank Lord of Chaos and Shadow Rising as tied for favorite, with every other book being either good or great otherwise. Really cannot believe that I just turned 30 and have only just decided to read this series, it makes too much sense why it is has always been described to me as being the figurehead on the Mount Rushmore of Fantasy Series. Can't wait to jump into the 7th book!
@JesusIzAPunkRocker2 жыл бұрын
I finished this one during the show! Definitely my most favorite so far. So much happens, and absolutely I agree that the characters are starting to meet their destinies Real quick, highlights: - I love Elayne/Nyn becoming mysteriously brilliant and learning long lost arts all of a sudden... - egwene's promotion! What a shocker! - Perrin and mat are such good friends to Rand. Rand really needs Min to level him out and I love it - Yooo Rand is definitely giving me a menacing quality Ive known was coming for a while. He really is a dragon - Aiel continue to be so fun to hang out with. They have much Ji - The ascendence of the BT and Asha'man... I had no idea we were going here when I started this journey. I am positively THRILLED to see how this plays out with the WT and Egwene. - Dumai's F***** Wells
@Sunlit_Reading2 жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad the reread is continuing. I love the way you break things down and the slap bit at 7:05 killed me😂
@rpproductions624115 күн бұрын
I absolutely LOVE your comedic approach to these summaries. Those facial expressions!! 🤣
@Mindctrlpankak2 жыл бұрын
I really love watching these because it reminds me of some of my favorite moments and your takes always make me laugh out loud
@olorin76115 ай бұрын
I miss these. It felt like being in a massive book club.
@altheacain29422 жыл бұрын
Thank youuu, I've been waiting for this because Lord of Chaos is my FAVOURITE Wheel of Time book so far. My current top 3 are 1. Lord of Chaos 2. Fires of Heaven 3. The Gathering Storm I'm about to finish Towers of Midnight today and I might have to update/edit this list later. I can't believe I am so close to finish this series... what am I going to do with my life?? I've commented this several times under your other videos but reading The Wheel of Time helped me through tough times and I just want to thank you so much for introducing me to this wonderful series. Edit: I loved Towers of Midnight! Definitely a 5* read. I'll put it on the third place together with The Gathering Storm. I know that's cheating but I don't care xD
@blueimpulse-24702 жыл бұрын
I love these read along video. The way you summarise and describe the emotions of the book is so entertaining. It opens up new thoughts for me on the books. Love your work keep it up!!
@remixisthis2 жыл бұрын
That last scene was amazing. I love how everything is earned in this book. Rand becomes the Dragon Reborn and things don’t magically happen. You see how the characters transform through their experiences and self-challenges to become the people they need to be
@heitorcoutinho4462 Жыл бұрын
This book made me decide to finish the rest of the series. I wasn't too in to it up until this point, but this ending is just a chef's kiss.
@jaysheth15412 жыл бұрын
I have completed Books up to 12. Book 6 was engrossing. Yes, that is the word. It had feel similar to Book 8 in the series. I don't remember much details of the plot but the feel of the Book on the Whole. And, Yes man.... When Siuan Sanche hugs Nynaeve and says Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.... Just heart warming. Loved that scene so much. I always loved Siuan Sanche. For some people she grew on them. I just was amazed at how quickly she came back after stilling and had a sense of direction even after the ability to channel Saidar was snatched from her so brutally. She is an amazing character in the Story!! I was hers from that moment onwards when she escapes and she is ready with a purpose in her mind. Deserves our Love 💓🤗 I just love Character work in this series. Just such warmth flowing between characters.
@matthewletexier2 жыл бұрын
Ashaman Kill is just so chilling to hear. Amazing book
@Arkardos2 жыл бұрын
Reading through the Wheel of Time for the first time, I just finished Knife of Dreams! For me The Shadow Rising just can’t be beat but it’s followed closely by Lord of Chaos and Knife of Dreams after that
@olorin76112 жыл бұрын
Daniel, these WoT read alongs have been great. Helped me get so much more out of my first time through WoT, and kind of helped me continue to get through them. On Book 8 now, will try to keep ahead of you.
@andrewscott62952 жыл бұрын
Dumai's Wells really solidified my love for this series, although tbh I was sold long before book 6. This is my first re-read and I love it even more the second time around and if you had asked me before I wouldn't have thought that possible. I could spend 15 more books in this world and never be tired of it. Its a bummer this video didn't perform better, it does seem like you still enjoy making these videos at least . I found your content because of WoT when you had less subscribers than views on this video. I guess it makes sense that as your audience has grown, they have become less WoT-centric. This is the content I subbed for all those years ago and this read along is my favorite series you've made in a while. Hopefully these videos have more longevity than your usual videos as more people read the series and catch up. If they continue to do poorly, maybe you can at least put them on the second channel for people like us. Commenting to help the algorithm because I somehow missed this notification even though I have my notifications on. Hope you're doing well and staying healthy Daniel.
@PegR382 жыл бұрын
Not sure how many times I just meant to reread a couple of chapters in Lord of Chaos and just kept going on a full reread after, I love this book. Our girl, Nynaeve, healing gentling/stilling and still being treated like crap by the "real" Aes Sedia will never not piss me off.
@valeriefarley57272 жыл бұрын
Ashaman Kill, and then kneeling scene always give me goosebumps, even hearing you talk about it does. The end of Lord of Chaos is one of the highlights I always look forward to on a reread.
@dustins39402 жыл бұрын
i just recently have come across this channel, being a huge huge fan of the wheel of time, i feel disappointed in myself for not finding this channel earlier. but at the same time, listening to your channel and talks about the books and reviews, just makes me fall in love with the series again and again. Daniel Greene, you are an inspiration, keep doing what you're doing, love your work, with all your fantasy related content
@dustins39402 жыл бұрын
i came across this channel shortly after watching the wheel of time series, and i'm pretty sure i'm through like 90% of your wheel of time content on your channel, lol
@1REspawnPLS2 жыл бұрын
i love these videos! I listen to the audio books and my memory is crap sometimes so having these videos are perfect for me! thanks for making these
@marialarare7359 Жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel! This is the first time I comment, I think, but I've been following you on KZfaq for some years now. I really enjoy your attitude and your views on books!... I'd just like to give a shout-out about your Wheel of Time- -readalong series. Myself, I din NOT read along, but I very much enjoyed your views on the books, as you come back to them again. I just listened to this video again, and was searching for the next one for quite some time. If you can find time to continuue this series, I'd be very happy! ... Hope you're having a nice day! / M aria fr Sweden
@skyeoak3 Жыл бұрын
This was the first Wheel of Time book where the stakes really started to feel grounded and actively dangerous to me. Quite excited for the next one (I’m on my first read)
@TheBoshman952 жыл бұрын
Wow! I always forget that they have Moghedien captured so early.
@xcBlackDiamond2 жыл бұрын
Just finished LoC for my first time. I only read the series for Rand, so this book was my fave so far and the only one I think of highly. Soooo much Rand.
@Luka2023-2 жыл бұрын
Adding this to my watch later folder along with the others you've done, currently on book 2 so have a way to go before I can watch this one 😂
@TaisharEnder2 жыл бұрын
LoC for me was where this series touched down for me. Up until then WoT was just one of the best things I’d ever read. After LoC this series is the greatest thing I’ve ever read. I’m a Rand boi. So this book is my book, getting to live with Rand so much. It’s the book where Rand became The Dragon for me. Dumai’s Wells shoook me. I’m a huge history nerd. I love studying military history and the events that lead up to and follow military conflicts. Dumai’s Wells is 9/11 for the universe of WoT. It’s a complete paradigm shift in such a monumental way that it’s hard to describe with English. Asha’man Kill and We Come both give me chill every time Kramer reads them. I feel that horrified captivation that I get when I read first hand accounts about any of the true calamities that humans have endured. LoC elevated the world of WoT from fantasy world in my head to something hazily close to real. Not reality, but still kind of classified that way in my brain. Anyways, Thank you for making it this far in the reread videos Daniel. I’m sorry it’s not performing. The internet sucks. This is obviously what ppl should be spending their time consuming KZfaq is broken.
@ajandu_marvel2 жыл бұрын
Bit late but I finished loc and… I feel like it’s my second-to-least favourite of the books so far. The natural plot progression dwindled for like 600 pages and picked up with what could have been a whole book’s worth of plot in the last 100 pages. The first ¼ was awesome; I loved that this was one of consequences dealing with Moirane’s death, but then it just went on and on with nothing much happening (Nynaeve curing Logain was cool though). I did enjoy the Battle of Dumai’s Wells
@stringer012 жыл бұрын
Hope this series continues. It’s really helpful when you’ve taken a break on a read through and need a little refresher!
@MathanBeag2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic timing! I just finished Lord of Chaos on Sunday and was looking for this video, I’ve been watching all the previous read alongs 🥰
@Eloweh Жыл бұрын
I finally finished book 6!!! As someone who can’t stay on one series of books in a row for to long I can definitely say that after a year and only now getting book 6 done I can’t wait for the next year coming.
@HeavyTopspin2 жыл бұрын
Definitely my second-favorite book, behind TSR because the trip through way-back ter'angreal remains the single most impactful scene (scenes?) I've ever read in fantasy. I will admit, however, that this book is also where my relationship with the series changed; discovering the online community in Usenet and IRC to have people to discuss the series with made my experience with WoT different from any I'd had before.
@justrandomthings81582 жыл бұрын
Are you referencing the *flicker* one lol? If so I totally agree
I know this is really late but i hope even if you go slow you keep posting these eventually. Your energy in these videos are so much higher than the ones you made about the books when you first started.
@beatleblev2 жыл бұрын
I love the Rolling Ring of Earth & Fire. It slices, it dices, it makes Aiel puree.
@heatherhogan66522 жыл бұрын
Ok... I was going to start a new series, but now you've got me wanting to reread WoT AGAIN. LOL. 🥰 Never enough.
@manutd6962 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, you have another one coming out soon? Hanging for it! I understand that these videos don't perform as well, it's because these vids are more for your more dedicated fans. But we really appreciate it. Love your work. Literally signed into youtube to comment for the first time in years for this haha.
@BooksWithBenghisKahn2 жыл бұрын
That ending is chilling stuff! Love the readalong and can’t wait for the next ones!
@SeebsL2 жыл бұрын
I received two copies of AMOL when it was first released as gifts. I did not read it because I didn't want the story to end. But now, over a decade after its publication and after seeing the tv series be a totally different turning of the wheel I did a re-read (audio this time) and did it. Finished it. I was listening nonstop for weeks to get to the last book, listened nonstop until there were two hours left then listened to smaller and smaller portions each day. Now it is done officially. I'm not ready to leave that world. I appreciate your videos as part of my seeking more of the world.
@brett88knight Жыл бұрын
The show has been a miserable turning of the wheel, sadly.
@brett88knight Жыл бұрын
The show has been a miserable turning of the wheel, sadly.
@hunterkat2 жыл бұрын
As I was reading this book I definitely saw Rand getting more and more isolated and just… what happens to him here sets up his journey.
@dsmiles43242 жыл бұрын
As a first-time reader, and old enough to be the main characters' mother, I see the actions of each of these characters as age appropriate as they mature. I think Egwene is quite clever. Rand IS under extreme pressure. In enjoy every Mat scene. He does not bore me and love his recklessness and fun-nature. I thought this book was well-done.
@brett88knight Жыл бұрын
I like how RJ balances Mat. Mat is a total degenerate in one sense, but a kind hearted and caring person in another. Him kind of becoming a father figure to Oliver is awesome. Mat is someone who tries hard not to take life to seriously. I love it.
@Not_Likely_3192 жыл бұрын
That video title is 🔥 🔥 🔥 📦 🌎 🌍 🌏 “Ashaman kill” better be in the Amazon adaption.
@Iwillgotohell2 Жыл бұрын
I finished this a few weeks ago, Dumai's Wells was my favorite chapter so far. WE COME!
@KK-ef1ow2 жыл бұрын
Didnt start reading these books until 2 months ago, and I just finished book 6. I thought the pacing of this book was terrible until right around halfway through. Sorry these videos dont do well. I love them! Cant wait till you move on to book 7!
@fuzzyhebrew59442 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying these read alongs and am looking forward to the next ones!
@thorstenmohlmann7322 жыл бұрын
yey another WOT readalong. i started my journey when your readalong to the dragon reborn was uploaded and now i have read all 15 books :) im so happy that i started it :)
@eglathren Жыл бұрын
Finished reading it for the first time today, totally my favourite so far.
@Pharren882 жыл бұрын
Oh god, I've been watching these as I've been reading the books, please don't let this be the last one you do! I look forward to watching these when I finish each book.
@k-majik2 жыл бұрын
I'm up to Path of Daggers, and yes, I do think Lord of Chaos is my favourite so far. Not just because of Dumai's Wells, it was the most consistently interesting to me throughout every plot line. I love this read-along by the way, shame it didn't do as well but I can't wait for the next one!
@doublethick57522 жыл бұрын
So glad to see this coming back. I'm sorry it's not doing great on the algorithm side so here is a comment for engagement
@ericwannemacher82862 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know you had been doing a read along but, coincidentally, I am on Lord of Chaos on my reread. I average about 2 weeks for a WoT book if that helps your timeline for these vids. LoC is great so far. Certain characters’ mannerisms and tics aren’t that annoying yet. Though I have learned to skim over these types of sentences after reading books like this for years. I don’t need to read refreshers on the basic world building and rules of a book’s universe when I am binge reading the whole series. Helps me read faster too.
@were-human2 жыл бұрын
5:48 Liandrin? That's some healing Nynaeve did to swap characters! Haha. TBF, they are very easy to mix up as there's a very little difference between the two names.
@slidenaway2 жыл бұрын
LOL I caught that too and had to rewind, and be like "ohhhhh LEANE" okay goblin :)
@damp22692 жыл бұрын
he first calls her Siuan's second. LOL.
@tekdragon2 жыл бұрын
the way you describe all the major events in the books just instantly connects with how I felt/reacted the first time I read them and that is so freaking cool. there is so much depth to all the character by this point and I love that. like how even right after being tortured endlessly and being full of rage over it, Rand still did not want such butchering to continue
@benjaminrollins44002 жыл бұрын
Please continue this read along. I am about to start book 7 and am hoping there is a video like this to go along with books 7-14. Thank you for these!
@nobodybutzach2 жыл бұрын
Here I am two months after the fact, but just finished Lord of Chaos last night. This is my first read through, and your read along videos have been so helpful to me. I hope you continue, Daniel!
@petershuck99062 жыл бұрын
What always sticks out to me in Lord of Chaos is some of Lews Therin's most memorable dialogue (okay rantings), with Rand.
@trimcough2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these read alongs. Hoping that this type of series continues! Definitely makes my read through more enjoyable!
@sleepykicks86222 жыл бұрын
Commenting just to say I appreciate this series and will keep watching these videos. Read Wheel of Time years ago, saw the show and currently reading the series again. Keep up the amazing work
@lotalimareva15252 жыл бұрын
I'm on my first read (currently book 10), and to be honest, for me, book 6 until the last 100 pages was already the beginning of "the slump". 😕 Don't get me wrong: There is no question and no doubt in my mind that the ending, especially Dumai's Wells, was *spectacular* and easily the absolutr best battle and the best ending of any of the books so far! This was amazing and took my breath away. But Rand's plotline before this was rather meh... He was either thinking about Elayne, feeling guilty about lusting for Aviendha, wondering if he will ever understand the Aiel or travelling back and forth between Caemlyn and Cairrhien... and for me it was sadly quite repetitive. Combine this with my mild annoyance at Gawyn, and already a chunk of this book was not as enjoyable for me as the 5 books before it have been. 🤷♀️
@BryanQuartier2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with this. So many people talk about this being one of the best books, but I almost didn't finish it because it felt so boring to me until the end, and I had really enjoyed all the previous books. I should mention that I'm also on my first read (book 11 now).
@katjaanni Жыл бұрын
I was hoping you would continue with these book read alongs! I like these videos🥰
@r.danielwilliams68172 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. I'm glad that you're back on these reread videos.
@podcastpirates34457 ай бұрын
Just finished Lord of Chaos and about to start Crown of Swords, I'm so sad this is the last of these videos I get to look forward to.
@evanmiller4502 Жыл бұрын
WHY DOES THIS HAVE SO LITTLE VIEWS I ADORED THIS SERIES
@ButterflyGirlKMC2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! I'm so happy you're continuing the read along! I really enjoy these videos. Also the break gave me the time to get way far ahead as I'm now on A Memory of Light but I still love to hear your breakdown of the books.
@jnbfilm562 жыл бұрын
Havent read the books, havent seen the show, but I still watched this whole video. Your passion really sells it