I Love Robert Jordan

R.I.P.

By: ShyNight

Written on May 8th, 2009

If Tolkien was the grandfather of fantasy then Jordan is the father undoubtedly.. I wont get into the majestic world of Robert Jordan(RIP).. But in my opinion.. you haven't read serious fantasy if you haven't read "The Wheel of Time"..

The Irony of it all is that Robert Jordan's story is based on a vision he had one day in the 70's about a massive battle between good and evil.. he said that to reach and describe that point in the battle he needed complex characters.. his universe is amazing.. from geography to politics to social behaviors and norms and down to the physics and science of magic.. he wrote 11 books to get us to that battle.. and died before starting the 12th.. the battle.. its said he told his wife and best friend how it would be.. but in my heart i am saddened that he never brought us his vision personally..

Was an interesting man.. Robert Jordan.. who showed us an interesting world..

By: ShyNight

Age: 31-35 , Male

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10 responses

phatnhapi

Since i enjoyed the Lord of the Rings series as movies, now you have me intrigued about the Wheel of Time series :) I will have to check this out. All the elements you say Robert Jordan included in his books sound so interesting and well worth the read :) Thanks for sharing :)

Nov 10, 2011
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- ShyNight
  Well worth it.. I promise..
  
  Nov 10, 2011
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ArabianMonster

I agree. My brother has been a fan of his works so I found out all about Robert Jordan through him, and I'm glad that happened.

I love the way he writes. Everything is just so rich and detailed that it makes me wish that I can someday write with the same passion and enthusiasm he had.

Jul 4, 2010
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onceandfutureglow

Am finally re-reading the WOT. I have had the new Brandon Sanderson book for a while now...but haven't been able to pick it up. I'm just so sure it won't be the same. I decided to read through the other books again first.

RJ was an interesting man, for sure. With a very complex world in his head.

Jun 20, 2010
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Toby2day

I've only read bits and pieces of his work. Now I'll have to give it a look. :)

Jun 8, 2010
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Knightmedic

I just got the newest book for christmas, havent started it yet... Rushing through the 2 books I am reading now so I can devote my full attention to it...

Jan 19, 2010
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beth1970

oh I have read the first 7 as they came out but lost focus on them when they were coming out so slow.. lost track between releases...always mean to reread from the start of the series.

Jan 19, 2010
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Knightmedic

Then you should definately read the wheel of time series it is amazing... So happy he wrote the final book with a co-author when he knew he was dying...

Jan 19, 2010
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beth1970

hey... just read this story... I read some fantasy too btw

Jan 19, 2010
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FarmerGiles

Agree

Jul 20, 2009
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