400 Days, 4.4 Million Words | Why You Should Read The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

Mike concludes his Wheel of Time series by talking about his journey over the course of 400 days and gives non-spoiler reasons why you should consider reading it.
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0:00 Introduction
3:39 Before and After
5:44 What's it about/What makes it good or bad/Why you should read it
#MikesBookReviews #WheelOfTime #RobertJordan

[@harrycoleman727]

Holy hell my dude!! THAT INTRO... WAS PHENOMENAL!

[@jonq2222]

DRAMATIC

[@kevinzogg3331]

The intro was a sales pitch alone!

[@johnswenson9140]

blood and bloody ashes his intros are always amazing.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you! It breaks my heart a little when some comments are "actual review starts at ______"

[@valenluca3253]

Authentic

[@joshuabauman3209]

Such an epic journey for the reader. This series helped me cope with my mom's passing.

[@TidusMuzik]

Bless you bro

[@thesmuli83]

I can recommend WOT and Randland to any bookworm around the world. The series has remained my favorite for 20 years🤓

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'm glad I can join that army now.

[@harrison_williams]

I’ve been on the fence about WoT. Just started fantasy and read LotR, ASOIAF, Stormlight Archive, Dune Saga, and Gene Wolfe’s Solar Cycle so far... Great genre!

[@jwilcox4726]

My favorite book for at least half of my life was a book by Robert McCammon Swan Song. Then I discovered reading Nat'l. & Internat'l. best sellers. That worked for awhile. I have so many favorites. Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series. She had that out ten years before it went viral. Now I need at least 800 pgs. or an epic. I have my authors too: Edward Rutherfurd; just so many. I remember my stories that I read. I know my authors that I read.

[@mqcastro24]

The intro alone convinced me to start reading the series

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha, great!

[@stephanieneal5942]

I just finished this series last night, and it's been one of the most rewarding reading experiences of my life. The character growth is incredible, I really cared about them and can't believe it's over now ❤️

[@katiakandyli7576]

I adore the Wheel of Time, I really think this series deserves much more recognition and praise than it gets. I read the entire series in 4 months, and I don't regret it one bit.

[@carterdahl9654]

"This isn't a binge series" *Me who's read 7 Wheel of Time books in two months* 😐

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha, do what works for you.

[@kernsr1859]

I went through ToM in like 3 days lmao

[@Strikernightfall]

well maybe i should say that i read the entire series in less then a month........ but to be fair it is my 6th time through reading

[@katiikN]

The magic of audiobooks: started a month and a half ago, now on book 11 🤐 I can't imagine other than bingeing it! There's so many names and characters I would be so lost if I took it any slower! Although the books kind of do blend into one at this speed, I would not be able to tell you what happened in which one except for the first few. I guess reading is quite different from listening though

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

@@katiikN Did you speed up the audiobook or something? This seems completely impossible.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hey Wheelies and Darkfriends! This isn't the end of Wheel of Time videos on the channel, but it is AN ending of my First Age of Wheel of Time videos. My Second Age will begin once the Amazon series news starts to pick up. Thanks for making the journey so fun and I hope this can convince new readers to make the journey.

[@vincentl.9548]

THAT INTRO IS FIREEEE

[@gerthquake2484]

I just replayed the intro three times in a row. Incredible!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you! So glad folks liked it.

[@currangill430]

I watched a video of people's criticisms of him and that was one of the things that people complained about were his intros lol.

[@currangill430]

I dig the excerpt intros.

[@jarock-wh9lj]

I've loved sharing this ride with you, Mike. Next major world to conquer . . . Malazan. Look forward to taking that trip with you.

[@JamesI88]

Same. Will see you guys there January of 2021.

[@nikkiholly3591]

I will be there too!

[@jasontodd5356]

Ha! Airsick lowlander!

[@mikesbookreviews]

January, my good man. It's going to be something. We're getting a warband together.

[@nabub2362]

@@mikesbookreviews I am in too! Malazies assemble!

[@TRUc972]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s the series that got me into fantasy. I think was 19 when I started it and ended up finishing it when I was 36. This involved 3 re-reads after losing my way with it and with Mr Jordan passing.

[@d3cayedd3cayed9]

I was the same age and went through the same heartache. I lugged those bricks around the world, rereading and hoping. I was so glad when a quality author like Sanderson who loved the series finally finished it!

[@ryansutter9434]

Just finished The Eye of the World, and started the Great Hunt! Long way to go but loving it so far!

[@RichieRich20000]

Ryan Sutter I did the same, starting in February! This was a great way to go through the series. I’m on book 11 now, and marching forward. Good luck, and enjoy the ride!

[@Panteni87]

Enjoy the journey!

[@totesmagotes213]

Enjoy the journey. And listen to Mike - don’t look anything up online. Spoilers can be easy to come across.

[@Hellothere-bm2fo]

Ingtar dies

[@Hellothere-bm2fo]

And geofram bornhald

[@Merrick]

Let's see: 4.4 mil over 400 days is 11,000 words at day, avg 250 words a page so that's an eerie 44 pages a day. 44 pages a day for 400 days to read a 14.4 book series with 44 million words.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Dang, what's up Neil deGrasse Tyson.

[@ultantuffy1194]

I thought I was getting by with barely a chapter a day 😭

[@throatwobblermangrove8510]

Since he took a break of several months about halfway through, if counting only the days he actually read, it was a good bit higher. Edit: Oh, and this beast likes to read other books while he's reading these too, so he's definitely reading more than I am nowadays.

[@carl-friedrich9596]

Yeah he is reading really fast, considering he also reads other books and has a family. I read the whole series in around 20-22 days during my semester break haha. But to be fair I didn’t do really much besides reading

[@Wattawalkka]

Who that is a avid reader has not sat and read an entire book in a day or at least half. I waited patiently year after year for the next book in this series to come out. And when the books would release i would often binge read through the entire book or most of it if i couldn't possibly finish in a single sitting. 44 pages a day is childs stuff. Really no reason you couldn't do 44 a day just to experience the series.

[@stianaslaksen5799]

I finished Wheel of Time about a year ago. I don't think I will ever forget it.

[@NaeBlis]

Loved the comments, loved the review and loved watching you take this journey Mike. Excited for your channel's continued growth. You're super deserving and i'll be watching you ongoing!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I'm just glad I can watch all your spoiler-filled vids now.

[@ellabeaning]

Your introductions are so beautiful, dramatic, uplifting, and provide such a hook that drags me into every video!! I love the quotes and the way that you read them.

[@JamesI88]

This video does the series justice. Really great job and it was awesome watching you take this journey for the first time. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks for coming along. I doubt I’ll have this experience with another fandom again.

[@joesahagun2037]

Holy crap, my dude! You've really outdone yourself with that intro! So good. Chills, for real.

[@finnhollowbread2317]

Fantastic video, especially the introduction! I’m really looking forward to starting the wheel of time soon

[@turbu2000]

I marked this video as "view later" just before I started to read the series. Now, one and a half year later I'm watching it after have just put memory of light down. I watched every one of your reviews. Love all of them, got little discrepancies, but a great expererience as a whole. Thank you Mike! Love your channel!... Or seeing you channelling? Hahaha

[@mikesbookreviews]

Glad you enjoyed the journey!

[@damienchristopher5652]

Seeing your journey through Wheel of Time makes me so eager to see your Malazan journey

[@mikesbookreviews]

It's going to be something. Can't wait!

[@oscarjbautista8959]

Light be with you, al'Mike Mandragoran. Began reading WOT about 14 years now, and find it beautifully written. So many stories within the wheel and so many amazing characters. Thnaks for your work showing this amazing universe to new readers.

[@ConnorHailey267]

I finished WOT on the 16th of May! I started back in September of 2019. What a crazy journey and I am so glad I did it! Congrats to you as well!

[@ericgollings3760]

Great review. I just finished reading The Wheel of Time. I took a break in the middle a little different from you, I read books 1 and 2 then put them down for 10 years and then read books 3-14 in 4 months. Great experience!

[@ronaldnewman7927]

I started the series within a few months after "Eye of the World" came out and stuck with it to book 14 I've got to say its the very best series I've ever read! High points, low points, WTF points, just awesome! I really wish he (Brandon Sanderson) would do an epilogue book just to more thoroughly tie up loose ends and maybe (hopefully!) give us a glimpse of the characters future?!

[@mikesbookreviews]

I’d love to see a Sanderson spinoff book post-Last Battle.

[@ZlothZloth]

Actually, I would rather see another series covering the 4th age. Don't start right after the events of this series, either. Start with the birth of the next dragon, then give hints about what happened and let us piece it together. After several books of that, maybe give us a shorter book that actually covers the time properly, along with a surprising twist or two.

[@m3gatrelos77]

I feel like this is/was just the best way to read the series. I bought it and read it in 3 weeks this year(Jan) and read 1-6 a book a day, 12-15 a book a day... but 7-11(not all of 11) felt like a chore more often than I would have liked. Throughout all 15 book there is so much reading the same phrases over and over. An amazing read and amazing series but, I don't know if I could ever do a re-read.

[@katiakandyli7576]

@@m3gatrelos77 To be honest,I understand how you feel. However, I have reread the series 3 times now, and because it is soo vast, there is always new tidbits and details to catch, and that makes it worth it to me.

[@hollow1me]

I recently stumbled upon Brandon Sanderson's YT channel where he answered the question of will he write any more in Jordan's world. He has very good reasoning behind his decision and I think he is correct in it. If you want to hear his reasoning check out his channel. He said no.

[@kevinmeyer4657]

Okay that bookshelf is goals!!! Want my own someday. Anyways love the review. Glad yah enjoyed it.

[@timitnyre5831]

Thank you for taking us all on this journey with you! It led me to discover your channel and I've already read several books such as The Stand based on your reviews and plan to do my first read of Malazan along with you next year. Great channel and keep up the great work!

[@cloudbloom]

It's been great watching your journey through this series! Cheers Mike I'm happy your channel has become a success!

[@davidcarter6659]

Great video Mike, keep reeling them in and they will keep thanking you. This series really is that good. I humbly request you give it a reread in 2 years. Then you can thank me when you appreciate it even more. The second time will take far less time than the first.

[@tomahawkchop7669]

You freaking nailed that intro Mike....gave me chills!

[@newanessa3559]

I love your intros Mike, it's enough for me to pick up the books and read.

[@mariacifarelli4204]

Thank you Mike for a great video and that intro was AMAZING

[@hercules2170]

The BEST book intro I've seen!!!!

[@RichieRich20000]

Mike, thank you very much for your book-by-book reviews. I started reading WoT for the first time in February this year. I was reading a book a week for the first 7 or 8 books. My pace has slowed a bit, because I needed a break. I started Knife of Dreams last week and I have renewed excitement for finishing the series. I’ve really enjoyed watching your reviews after I finished each book. We share certain storyline frustrations. But, like you, I sure wish people would stop talking about “the slog”. It set can set up a negative mindset for first time readers. Other than that...congratulations on finishing WoT, for having a great KZbin channel, and not least of all...for completing your Bachelor’s degree!

[@shakajumbo]

Most epic series ever! Plus the audiobooks are addictive as heck. I can’t even play a moment of the story, without getting drawn back in.

[@katrinabrown]

I'm reading Knife of Dreams, and I was feeling a bit burnt out but this video got me pumped immediately from the intro! 👏👏👏

[@tysonmac6936]

Your book shelf is life goals 😍

[@Mirror2109]

What an epic intro, well done!

[@MetalGildarts]

Already planning on it, but you got me more excited to start!

[@mohamedsamy8960]

You convinced me to read Red Rising, The Faithful and the Fallen, and the Wheel of Time. Thanks a lot man. Love your videos

[@mikesbookreviews]

Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@RaniaIsAwesome]

@@mikesbookreviews Who said he was enjoying them? lol.

[@tylerbaxter5376]

Started Eye of the World two days ago. Ready to take this ride!!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy!

[@jasontodd5356]

I’m so happy for you 😃, and try to push through the first 2 books at least!

[@matthewswart1245]

Kick ass. I hope you enjoy it. ☺️

[@MightyDrunken]

Did you finish it? Have you seen the show?

[@tylerbaxter5376]

@@MightyDrunken currently on The Shadow Rising. Gonna watch the show this weekend.

[@vaporiiz]

Awesome channel! Read a few random books in WoT out of order as a young kid. I recently picked up the first in the series on audiobook until i can get my hands on a physical set! This video has me hyped!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy the ride!

[@Uppernorwood976]

Great video! I read book 1 and started book 2 a few years ago but wasn’t feeling so stopped 200 pages in. Picked it back up last month and burned through it. Just bought book 3 and ready to give the series a shot! Who knows if I’ll make it but I’m happy to pace myself. You make a good point about fans calling the middle books a slog, I’ve read that a lot! A lot of people say that about Feast for Crows in the ASOIAF series, and I love that book. So hopefully I’ll enjoy it.

[@g2024_]

I loved the journey you went through & I always like watching ‘newbies’ having the experience of this series/world. I read the series as it was being published so internet wasn’t really anything to shout about, KZbin definitely didn’t exist till the end of the series, so interacting with new readers was very difficult. Other than convincing my brother, some friends, my dad, some work colleagues and even some friends children to read the series and seeing their reaction. So the ability now to see people from round the world experience the series and it’s good/bad/brilliant sections is wonderful

[@rockhopper01]

I listened to the entire series via Audible audiobooks during my commutes. The readers Michael Kramer and Kate Reading are amazing. They’re also narrating Sanderson’s new series.

[@Abolistable]

Those 2 could read a sears catalog and make it feel dramatic and exciting.

[@joshunderland606]

I did the exact same thing. From start to finish this series made my commutes the best part of my day.

[@fozziebear8453]

Im a believer in starting and finishing a series with no breaks (unless your waiting for a book to come out) I like to completely immerse in one world. It keeps it more "real" and prevents mixing up different characters from books that are similar. I started WOT for the third time in Jan and am on TOM currently.

[@mikesbookreviews]

If that is what works for you, go for it. I like breaks. Makes me miss that world.

[@davidmorgan9245]

Thanks for the video. Thanks for not spoiling the series!

[@Dagzfromearth]

I have read this series 4 times, listened to the audio books 3 times. I followed along with you on your journey and it was exciting just watching your enjoyment of it. I also have some fan art, and i'm responsible for at least 4 others in reading it. I started reading young with Conan books, which Robert Jordan wrote a few books as well. That pointed me in this direction, of WoT. So happy I did! I just started the Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, still looking for a book to give me the thrills that I got from WoT. Thanks for what you do!

[@nicholasparkhill3544]

Only watched the intro but it's already epic!

[@justincroft2299]

Just finished book 6, The Lord of Chaos. This series is *SO* fantastic! Scheduled for completion 4/21. I can't wait to finish. Great job on this video!

[@zemirukaiba]

dude! have you finished it? I started eotw yesterday and I'm at chapter 7! I'm loving it, some say it's slow but RJ writing style really makes the pages come to life before my eyes, similar to tolkien!

[@barakatown1978]

Great review as always. I loved the intro

[@ScottAtkins49]

Nice video, glad you enjoyed the series!! It's definitely my favorite series. I've read it twice and the last re-read I did, I would alternate between a WoT book and then something completely different. Took me a little over a year as well, but alternating like that really re-charges my batteries and is definitely the way I will attack it the next time I re-read (which will probably be as soon as I finish my LOTR reread... haha)

[@Abolistable]

I quit reading for 10 or so years, I never really was able to transition into reading as an adult. Then I found the way of kings. I've since read a few series, stormlight, mistborn. If I'd never found and read the wheel of time series I'd not be the same man I am today. It's a powerful series. Makes my stomach turn to see what Amazon did with the TV series.

[@andrijagrgic2357]

Hey man the same was with me!! Last time i read was in elementary school and some in highschool. I found the way of kings in a train and i picked it up because i liked the title. It made me rediscover the magic of reading!

[@seandalton44]

Its really a shame what they did to the tv series

[@gator7082]

I enjoyed it over a period of five years. Looking forward to a reread one day.

[@T-Flow79]

Just finished the series tonight! I can finally watch this video! Haha. I don’t have words to describe my emotions and satisfaction I am feeling. Love your channel and am happy to have stumbled across this along my WOT journey

[@amandapelland]

Epic introduction!!!

[@AlertTheAudience]

Excellent job on that intro.

[@Iceberg1313]

Glad you enjoyed it. It's a beautiful read. Myself I keep 2or 3 books going at the same time just to keep the mind refreshed. At 63 it's the only part of me that's still young(ish). 🤣

[@Ulmo90]

Great Why you should read- video Mike! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed WoT, I enjoyed your reviews and thoughts about the series

[@newyorknerd7472]

Mike your videos are awesome! That intro was badass, and your voice is just the most perfect voice for book reviews!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks! I’m still waiting for Audible to call.

[@Aluminatihusker]

Can’t wait to hear what you have to say Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hope it meets expectations.

[@Aluminatihusker]

@@mikesbookreviews It did! It was a great intro too!

[@thatgamingfreak]

That was a killer intro sequence

[@alynam82]

I'm only a minute and half into your video, and already I'm awed by your intro. So grand!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy you liked it!

[@danielfreitas8196]

Great video!! Right now I’m re-reading Witcher! Last time I stopped in the middle of book 4 but I’m already at Blood. Of Elves. Wheel of time is the main series that I want to get into after finishing Witcher. I’m really excited !

[@soupdragonuk]

This my favourite book series of all time. I started reading The Eye of the World around 1991/92. I bought A Memory of Light on the day of release. I cried several times. I swore. I was shattered at the end. But I felt happy. I had the ending I wanted. Twenty years of hope, fear and sheer enjoyment. Nothing will beat this for me, Not even A Song of Fire and Ice.

[@deamonsoul1279]

i started in 1996 i purchased a memory of light and went to a book signing with brandon sanderson and harriet and harriet actually read from my copy of the book might be one of my favorite moments of my life o have a signed copy of a memory of light and its the only book i have framed

[@katxl7]

I started in 2001/2, read the first three books then stopped for some reason, now wanting to reread and go through the rest of the series. I am excited for the tv show!

[@michaelelliott8350]

One of my favorite series - I started it in the mid-90's, and after reading what had already been written, eagerly awaited each new installment. When Robert Jordan died before finishing the last book, I was crushed - until I learned that he had made extensive notes and Brandon Sanderson would complete the series. I will say it had made me leery of starting large series before they are complete ;-)

[@CalyTheHumanBoy]

Hope you keep making wheel of time content, love your stuff, an highly recommend audio books for reread (which completely changes almost everything if you pay super close attention) Oh an random but do the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series if you have a chance, is another one of my favourite series an want to hear your take

[@ianw5114]

Great video! Always good to hear others opinion about this great series. I remember waiting for the books when Robert Jordan passed away and wondering if the series would ever be finished. So thankful Brandon Sanderson was able to complete it. My fav series are obviously LOTR, Wheel of Time, Shannara books, Raymond E Feist and the Riftwar saga, Terry Brooks and The Sword of Truth books, and finally the Eddings book series, The Belgariad and The Malloreon. I'm glad you enjoyed and loved the books, and envy you reading it for the first time :)

[@Williamtolduso]

What an epic intro! I was half expecting an avenger-style trailer as well

[@andrewhanson405]

You get a new editing suite? You went to town on that intro.

[@tkinsey3]

Amazing review, Mike! Glad you enjoyed the journey. I know your TBR is probably massive, but hopefully you can reread soon. It's even better.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Probably not before retirement.

[@UsernameGoomba]

I loved this video! Motivated me to start reading The Wheel of Time! :-))

[@thehoogard]

Funny, I didn't know it at the time that we were basically reading along simultaniously for a long while. Started a re-read last spring april/may, something like that, but finished slightly earlier than you (november I think). But I didn't have to produce videos on the topic. Glad you liked it!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Happy to make that journey with you. It was a blast.

[@thehoogard]

@@mikesbookreviews Thanks. I just noted that you were a huge Dune fan, and I just finished Dune Messiah. I have the first 3 books in one book. I guess I'll finish Children of Dune because I want to finish the book but I haven't really gotten into the series so far. I found the first book much better than the second. Should I continue on with all 6, should I stop already now because it's not going to become better, or should I stop after children of dune? If it helps I've watched the mini-series with James McAvoy (not sure if that's based on Children of Dune or somthing later, but the names matched up with the names of the twins at the end of Dune Messiah). Thanks for any guidence here. I have some new Brandon Sanderson I would like to get back to as soon as possible but first I need to make a decision on this :)

[@goatbrother8718]

I'm recently halfway through Lord of Chaos. I've started to read the series nearly 25 years ago and stopped reading after RJ died. I bought the last books when they were released, gut was thinking I might have gotten to far away from the stuff. I was always planning to com back to it. The Amazon announcement gave me the push I needed to say no to any other book for about a year. And I don't regret it. It is like coming home to old friends. What has taken me so long. Let the wheel weave and the dices roll

[@mikesbookreviews]

I’ll bet that was emotional. I’ll probably feel that way with whomever finishes A Song of Ice & Fire.

[@goatbrother8718]

Yeah there are so many characters to love and hate It is an awesome ride

[@goatbrother8718]

I read Song Of ice and fire till german book #12. And looking back I really don't like them

[@DJ-tq1ht]

I wandered if I should continue reading the books and then stumbled upon your video. You wrapped it nice but in the end confirmed what made me question the story in the first place. Overflow of adverbs helped as well to leave WoT for good more easily. Great video and thanks, I appreciate it. 😄

[@lior38]

Amazing video!

[@aharris206]

12:31 yeaaaaahhhhhhhh this is a huge one . . . I just finished the third book and there have been two major occasions where I googled someone's name to see artwork of what they look like and had major spoilers >o< luckily the first was resolved in the third book, but the second one is just one I am gonna have to live with . . . Meh . . . DO NOT GOOGLE ANYTHING!

[@TheLordofMetroids]

Who did you google and get spoilers? I'm guessing Egewene or Mat?

[@andreabknight]

I'm going to take the 'Bachelors degree approach' - i.e. take 3 years to read them. Makes sense. Cheers Mike. (Edited update- I am now up to Towers of Midnight within 9 months of my original post 😆)

[@oscarfontana4]

The Journey! You point out very well that the ups and downs of this series is part of the appeal. It is immersive. My own journey started right after the 3rd or 4th book came out. My journey took 20 years! Imagine spending that long with a single story front and center in your literary world. Sure. I read tons of other stuff during that time. But each new release spawned a new recap of the previous materiel. Some of which were merely a quick skim, and others being a full on re-read from the beginning. 20 years in a continuous refreshment loop! It was glorious, unrepeatable, and irreplaceable!

[@halifirien]

I finished reading the series tonight for the first time, so now I can watch all the vids.

[@haplozetetic9519]

I started reading scifi in the early 70's and fantasy, specifically Lord of the Rings, a few years later. I've read a fair number of different things and a few (Dune, Lord of the Rings) many times, Wheel of Time became my favorite and remains so by a wide margin. I continue to re-read or listen to audio books and have been through it a dozen times. In many ways, this is the greatest story ever told.

[@mikesbookreviews]

It’s easy to see why so many feel that way now that I’ve finished.

[@davidcarter6659]

Completely agree with you sir, well said.

[@marklinton4567]

I hate the fear mongering over "the slog", but man alive... Just finished book 8 on my reread and it feels like the chapters are getting longer and longer. I like to read a chapter or two at a time but I'm finding myself putting the book down if/when the pov changes mid-chapter instead. Maybe I'm slowing down due to fatigue but when I started book 9 this morning my Kindle said the prologue was going to be 2hr 5 min.

[@dan47483]

I'm on book 12 of my reread and I found 9 and 10 to be just as bad as I remembered. 10 especially is dreadful. I'm sure a lot of people have given up at that point and missed the fantastic conclusion.

[@thelasthandbook6704]

*Edit:* Chapter 37 of A Memory of Light is nine hours and four minutes long in audio form. One chapter. Discussed here: www.reddit.com/r/danielgreene/comments/gb1v63/this_chapters_existance_turn_audibles_entire_user/ *End Edit.* I've seen it claimed there's a chapter (as in ONE chapter) in one of the audiobooks that is over nine hours long. Yep. A chapter in a book longer than many novels. (IIRC it is in one of the final books, which I've not gotten to yet.)

[@metabolicraged]

I just finished book 10 and I can confirm that 8-10 get a little tough to get through. For me there was just enough to get me through but they are definitely slow and way WAY too dragged out. I'm excited to be on a book where everybody says it gets better.

[@Kruppes_Mule]

I'm on a reread myself and after reading the first book Sanderson did I found myself wishing he'd gotten the reigns much earlier. He tightened things up so much. It really was a hot mess. I blame Jordan's editor for many of the problems though. The pacing, unreal characters, entire plot lines that could have been skipped, excessive descriptions and repetitions of things... just things an editor should have been there to correct but it didn't happen. Which is a shame. The story has "masterpiece" potential but it got meh level results in way too many places.

[@Jason_P]

I'll never understand the hate Winter's Heart gets. After many re-reads it's still one of my favorite books.

[@theosampaleanu5881]

Quite eerie to me that we've shared the same journey over the same time frame when I didn't even watch any of your videos! Definitely will now though, and a hard recommend from me for the WoT, as a 15 year old it has been over a 15'th of my life, and I will remember it forever; an exquisite tale.

[@fictionalreality1010]

Mike's intros are EPIC...mad props

[@blacklabelz9]

You criminally don’t have enough subs. This is something that needs to change cause the quality of your content is so prime.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I appreciate that. It's growing faster than I expected. I had 250 subs this time last year.

[@blacklabelz9]

Mike's Book Reviews hard work pays off =]

[@matthewswart1245]

Agreed you need more subs. I'm sharing you.

[@mateoazcueta]

Most. Epic. Intro. Ever.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks!

[@serpent9361]

The time between book releases was always so great, reading peoples theories and things others noticed that I missed was always so rewarding.

[@katherineweaver382]

Congratulations! I have enjoyed watching your journey. The videos have been great. I picked up the series as a teenager, when book 5 or 6 had just come out. I spent my precious money earned from my first job to buy them. But life happened; college, marriage, children with special needs, and near the end of The Slog I just couldn't get up the emotional energy to finish. My husband did, we own the books. Thanks to your videos, I have finally gathered up the courage to start over and go to the end. And like you said, I can take my time and take breaks. So, again, thank you. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Enjoy! It’s a journey worth taking.

[@belle24601]

Lol I'm a 'Wheelie' for at least 15 years now. Welcome to the series and the fandom!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thank you!

[@j.s.173]

From the very beginning, here :D

[@mfranks4731]

Im on book four I took a break to read The Stormlight Archive just finished Oathbringer so im going back to Twot tomorrow can't wait!

[@tomascanas9143]

Lol i AM doing the same rn Reading warbreaker then words of radiance and then back to wot 5 and 6, after that edgedancer, oathbringer, rythm of war

[@mikesbookreviews]

I always recommend breaks and reading other things to keep the batteries fresh.

[@nicodemogawronski2052]

Stormlight archive is the best series by brandon Sanderson. It is his masterpiece. Enjoy the first 3 books because in November book 4 is coming

[@tomascanas9143]

@@nicodemogawronski2052 ye i AM going to read them all before rythm of war comes out

[@Abunchaponys]

Just finished book 4. It was great! Just started book 5 today and am already enjoying it.

[@DrYoloNuggets]

Well done man! Loved the video

[@BogoljubTeofilovic]

loved this, gonna be sharing this video with friends

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks!

[@jerimiahjohnson4272]

now I need to find another new reader that does as good of a job as mike did with these reviews, you weren't lying when you said fans love watching new readers react. I have a coworker who has been reading them and I'm constantly hounding him for updates.

[@dkmoon7543]

I know, it's so much fun! It's a little like rereading the series but letting someone else do the work.

[@450sad]

Would love to talk about it with you just started reading lol

[@ObiWann90]

I haven't even seen the video but I love it.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha. See, I go in to every video thinking I could have done that one better.

[@danhenley9495]

Looking forward to the TV series . That will make four distinct ways to enjoy this book journey. I had previously read the books as they came out, then listened to the audiobooks. Each was a distinct experience. Mike , I would add your book summaries as a third and distinct adventure, kind of like a theme park ride. Imagine Disneyland's Pirates of the Carribean, only as several different rides with new settings. Your take on classic themes from LOTR and Dune have created new "weaves in the pattern" for me. Thanks for all of the perseverance with finishing the books and tolerance with the fandom and our strong opinions .

[@alishatrombley5339]

I just started the series and that intro has me so hype!!

[@danielzamprogno6608]

I've just started eye of the world 3 weeks ago. I have about 150 pages and am loving it. Jordan's writing style is right up my alley. I'm committed to this journey and what a start it has been! great video! new sub :D

[@mikesbookreviews]

Wonderful! Hope you enjoy it.

[@nicodemogawronski2052]

Mike since you mentioned the audiobooks, as I told you on twitter, if you ever want to try one, the first book you get on audible is free, so just give me a shout if you want it. Audiobooks are great if you are driving, walking, washing dishes and so on :p

[@lorilitton8489]

I am really enjoying the audiobooks, I think it's helping me keep characters and locations straight. I highly recommend them!!

[@boxbo7926]

It’s the only way I could get my sister to read them. She’s on 7 now 😊

[@emmettfitz-hume9408]

Four words: The Battle of Dumai Well. Holy COW. I have never had a book make me get out of my chair and want to cheer like I was watching the Red Sox win the World Series.

[@kylerieman221]

This is one scene I hope the television series gets right

[@jtlivin]

Just started Eye of the World 2 days ago and stumbled upon your video. Looking forward to your other videos once I get through it all!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@oliverschutzdeller-wittek9387]

Very cool video! I disagree with burning out when reading them all at once. I read the entire series in 42 says, because I couldn't lay it down. And I never felt burnt out, as I was just so entertained by the series.