I finished Wheel of Time. One of the longest fantasy book series ever.

I finished Wheel of Time. One of the longest fantasy book series ever. After 2 years I have finally finished Wheel of Time. It has been a long journey well worth it. I share just a little bit of how I am feeling. Excited to read many more books and discuss them with you!
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[@DasUberMoose]

I can’t wait to see where this world takes me. I’m 100 pages away from finishing Eye of the World!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

love to hear it! I've been sulking all day. Feeling nostalgic looking back on book 1. So excited for you!

[@ryanthomas9543]

@@Thomas.R.HowellI too have started WOT this month! Page 414 as of now to be exact! Plan on finishing it by the end of this upcoming weekend! It’s been amazing so far, can only imagine the journey I’m about to trek on.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ I’m so jealous

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ but I’m excited for you at the same time!

[@ryanthomas9543]

@@Thomas.R.HowellThank you! I love your content. I have loved watching your videos, keep up the great work

[@MarisaKoski]

Congratulations that is a huge reading accomplishment! I admire your ability to stick with that series for 2 years 🎉

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Thank you! I have no regrets with sticking it through with little to no breaks.

[@MidnightChronicler]

Big respect to the grind effort 🔥

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@MidnightChronicler thank you sir!

[@nickbreaux2635]

Thomas, I think it would very cool for a future video if you highlighted some of your favorite plots and sub plots from this series. Maybe a video discussing your favorites characters or character arcs. Congratulations on finishing the series. I know it’s a weight off your shoulders.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@nickbreaux2635 hey nick! Thank you for the suggestion. I was actually wondering what kind of videos I would do about WoT. The series is so massive that I couldn’t just do one or two videos haha but I’ll get the drawing board!

[@reiixx_arya]

Oh congratulations and best of luck for many more reading experiences to come….. and to ans ur question..I’ll be reasing my first Shakespearian play this month hopefully

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@reiixx_arya that’s awesome!

[@samuelleask1132]

I finished AMOL in 2023, and I dived into New Spring earlier this year as a dip back into the world of WOT. Man, finishing that series was incredible On a side note, I started Malazan last year, and I’m just about to finish book 6. It’s a great follow up for long-series commitment!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@samuelleask1132 oh wow that’s awesome. Ya thankfully I’ve saved New Spring to dip back in when I want to revisit WoT! Man everyone is not telling me to read Malazan 😭 I’m not ready but I would like to give it a try eventually!

[@unpretentious_book_talk]

Congratulations. I remember that feeling well 😊. What an amazing journey it was!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Truly! It’s so bittersweet!

[@bibliomanicpanic]

My condolences. I know what that feels like. But also congratulations 😅

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@bibliomanicpanic haha yes the post book blues hits me in waves but I’m excited for the next adventure!

[@DimitrisRebelYell]

Yeyyy! 🖤 A milestone for any reader.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Yes!! I need to celebrate

[@pxcci3566]

Congratulations 🥳🥳 I've been on my extended Dark Tower journey for 9 months now, and I'm ready to give the journey my full attention to see it through to the end. I don't want to rush it, but I do want to try to make reading it my priority

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Love to hear that! I too would choose to go the extended route for a series. Get all the details and just live in the author's words longer.

[@pxcci3566]

@Thomas.R.Howell Exactly, it's such an amazing experience slowly getting things built up and seeing it play out

[@suede__]

Well done. I'm not sure I'll keep going after book four as I absolutely hated it. I may need some time off, but I honestly just don't want to read about the characters again at the moment.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@suede__ that happens! There were plenty of books that I hated and didn’t finish. You are never obligated to read something you don’t like. So go have fun reading something you enjoy!

[@aldan7812]

Welcome to the club man :-) Congrats on the journey!! Heads up, the best WoT read is the 1st re-read.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@aldan7812 thank you man! Means a lot. Yeah I am honestly looking forward to my reread. I already know it’s going to be epic. Picking up on all the foreshadowing but also just to relive it all.

[@speedwagon6-e1b]

Congrats🎉 Now I’d love to see you read and review the Condor Trilogy by Jin Yong! One of the greatest stories to come out of East Asia

[@shirpov]

Congrats for finishing this great adventure! I am reading Northanger Abbey at the moment :)

[@OddOdieOnline]

Man I’m on book 5 with a goal of reading one a month until the end of the year to finish the series off. I made a comment in my last review of book 4 where I said I wasnt so sure I wanted to do one a month but someone told me to not be a baby pretty much 😂 super excited for you even though its a bittersweet moment finishing a series like this. this was the kind of video I needed to see to boost my excitement to continue on. Great work, my friend!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@OddOdieOnline read at your own pace! Take your sweet time with this series. Because when it’s over…it’s over. Excited for you! What other books are you planning to read in between?

[@davidpalacios8589]

I remember feeling exactly like this like 10 years ago. Overwhelmed is probably a good word, like losing a friend maybe.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@davidpalacios8589 exactly how it feels like saying goodbye to a friend

[@mattpen]

Ooh congrats. I’m excited I’m just a bit behind you starting Towers of Midnight this week, might need to do the last two back to back.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

That is a fine choice. I couldn’t take a break after Towers of Midnight. I had to jump into the last book! Excited for you too to finish this wonderful journey!

[@mansreads]

What a journey! I have experienced this post-series blues before. Means it was time well-spent. Excited to hear about whatever else you pick up in the future 😃

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@mansreadswhat series have you read where the post book blues hit hard?? Yes! I’m so excited!

[@amanofmanetheren]

Congratulations, man! It's an amazing ride. I'm in the middle of my first re-read and it's even better. Jordan's rich world was sublime escapism

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Thank you! Yes! So deep. So rich. Just want to live in that world again and again. He’s a master.

[@jesamavi]

Honestly I couldnt read a series as long as wheel of time, so I admire you a lot for that

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I totally get it. It’s not for everyone. What is your favorite book series you’ve read?

[@jesamavi]

@@Thomas.R.Howell You see, I´m not much of a series guy, but my favorite is. a Song of Ice and fire

[@hunterramey8180]

Time to read Malazan. It is a freaking journey for the ages. Started 2 years ago and just started Dust of Dreams yesterday!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I’m not ready 😭 I need a break something simple haha but yes Malazan is calling me

[@FluentlyBooks]

Avoiding the video and comment section - just wanted to congratulate you for finishing this journey!!! I'm on chapter 34 right now, so I'll try to be done in a few days as well :')

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Smart! Thankfully there are no spoilers in this video. But I would do the same haha. Excited for you to see this grand story to the end!

[@FluentlyBooks]

@Thomas.R.Howell I'll tune in the second I'm done haha

[@achalsharma5676]

Its a huge feat to complete a series of 14 books and to give 2 years of time and dedication to a single story. Congratulations.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Thank you! It’s bittersweet for sure but I’m excited for this next chapter!

[@devonmorris1992]

I just finished Fires of Heaven last night! Needless to say the last 150 pages had many jaw-dropping moments. It was incredible. I'm excited to see where the rest of the series goes.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Fires of heaven was the book that cemented this series as an all time great.

[@benji5903]

Currently a third of the way through the shadow rising and stopped for a couple months, it's great but I needed a break!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@benji5903 shadow rising was a DENSE read! So many names and a lot of information to chew. What have you read in the mean time?

[@benji5903]

@@Thomas.R.Howell I told myself I was going to read some shorter books but then I picked up the Way of Kings- totally worth it tho!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ hahaha I love that though. Now that I’m done with WoT, I have plans to read shorter books and not get into any large series. Well I like going with what I am craving. Have fun and just go with the flow! It’s exciting to have all of these options. I might get into another series sooner than expected. I’m looking at that beautiful Sun Eater series.

[@grahamsheehan955]

Thomas: I don't like when people flex how much they read. Also Thomas: I read one of the longest fantasy book series ever lol

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@grahamsheehan955 haha I don’t mean it to be a flex at all just trying to paint the picture. The perspective of being in a story and world for 2 years and how it’s come to an end!

[@grahamsheehan955]

@@Thomas.R.Howell Haha yeah it's just a joke. I actually think your perspective on reading and TBRs is a breath of fresh air on KZbin, love the channel man.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@grahamsheehan955 haha dude you’re awesome. Thank you man I’m actually working on a a few videos on advice on reading so I’m excited to share some encouragement to the book community!

[@3atmey]

I got "The Name Of The Wind", 2 days ago after watching one of your videos. Cant wait to dig into it but "Wheel Of Time" gonna have to wait for now, i think :)

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Oh I’m so pumped for you! Take your sweet time with it. Savor every word.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

Not a whole series, but I finished Malice this morning. And this video inspired me to read the rest all the way through. I was gonna read a smaller book.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

It’s always satisfying and rewarding to see a series all the way through! Excited for you! You’ve inspired me to try out the malice series!

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

@ it’s only four books, not 14 like other series. Great job! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ exactly 3-4 books is a nice number for a series.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

@ what about an unfinished series with 5 books?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ still worth it. I think an unfinished series is well worth your time if it’s that good. GoT for example!

[@elcee8]

Congratulations! omg book hangovers are the worst though!!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I’m getting a cold too. So that and a book hangover ugh haha

[@MennyMacon]

One day I will do it.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@MennyMacon at your own time and of your own volition. It’ll make it that much more worth it

[@ryandusyk4848]

I’ve mentioned it in a comment to you prior, but I’m on book 7, and loving it… you know an author is doing it right with a series when you keep thinking the last one you read was the best one, which has pretty much been the case for me. I do augment my physical reading with the audiobook version a tiny bit (driving, etc) but prefer to absorb material the old fashioned way. Did you listen to the audio books at all on your journey? The early books I found the Rosamund Pike audio version which was sooo well done. She immersed herself into them, which likely helped her performance in the show.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@ryandusyk4848 book 7 was one of my favorites in the series! It’s amazing how the world keeps getting built out with each book. It never feels forced. I did a tiny bit of audio books in the beginning. Because of my driving that first year. Pike IS Wheel of Time. I hope she finishes the entire series. She’s amazing. Immersive! Although I dabbled a little in the audio books I read physically 95% of the series.

[@ryandusyk4848]

@ I really am loving book 7 too. I am about half way through but particularly love how it started… hearing the other perspectives on Dumai’s Wells… which was probably one of the craziest parts of the series so far (I am avoiding spoilers for others) and getting to sort of re-experience it was awesome!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ exactly! I love how you learn about the world through other perspectives but also how these other character perceive the world and events. It’s one of my favorite parts about WoT.

[@Theonlykirby]

I'm glad it all paid off! I've really been enjoying this journey. Idk if you've heard of Empire of the Vampire, but it's an amazing fantasy series. The final book comes out this November.

[@johnpurser2798]

I feel in love with the first book of the series. I 'd read the whole series again periodically plus once with every new book. And then Jordan died. I had such hope for Sanderson picking up the series but I just couldn't take it. For me, the whole series died when Sanderson touched it. I still won't start a series now until it's finished.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I’ll never experience that feeling. Growing up with the book series as it released. Then seeing Jordan pass. It’s tough. In my opinion I thought Sanderson did an excellent job and I’m thankful he saw the series to the end. However I wouldn’t have been opposed to Jordan writing more books. Because I’m sad it’s over.

[@RachelJ2016]

Quite an accomplishment!! I’ve not made much progress in my read (in book 2) because life has been quite chaotic but I’m still enjoying my suuuuper slow read 😂 if it takes 5 years, then it takes 5 years! I’m curious, how many other books did you read between WoT? I think you mentioned taking breaks between some books if I remember correctly!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@RachelJ2016 take as long as you need to finish WoT! I am sulking in post book depression. I don’t know if it will ever leave me. It feels like losing a friend 😭 enjoy it slowwwwwwly! I did read other books! I don’t remember the exact number but it was mainly Stephen King! Pet Semetery, Salem’s Lot, Misery, Bill Hodges trilogy.

[@Netflixtmoney]

Hey congrats idk if you only drink black coffee but if you don't I'd recommend you the Mexican "cafe de olla" or pot coffee to celebrate the journey

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

I don't think I have heard of this!? I'll have to ask my wife. She is a coffee master!

[@Netflixtmoney]

I can give you the recipe my grandma uses if you want me to

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ please!

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ we don’t have a clay pot 😭

[@Netflixtmoney]

You don't necessarily need a clay pot you just need 4 cups of water 4tbsp of ground coffee 1 small "piloncillo" (Mexican sweetener) and 1 cinnamon stick You boil the water with the cinnamon stick and piloncillo once the piloncillo disolves you add the ground coffee and let it cook for 5 minutes without letting it boil again and then you just strain the coffee to the cup

[@TheAlmightyOAF]

Congrats on finishing! Sorry to report but the post WoT depression never really disappears, I feel like I’m on a constant search to find something that makes me feel the same way I did when reading this masterpiece

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

It’s hitting me in waves for sure ugh. Same thing happened when I finished Name of the Wind. Just felt like anything I tried to read after, didn’t meet those expectations. What are you currently reading?

[@TheAlmightyOAF]

@ just finished book 2 of the poppy war! It’s really good so far. Once I finish the 3rd I’ll be moving on to name of the wind thanks to your recommendations :)

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@ I’ve heard great things about the Poppy War! Enjoy!

[@MoviesNStuff]

It took nearly 2 months to get over my post-WoT depression, and I cant wait to re-read eventually. Will we be getting a lengthy review like we did for the last 2 books?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@MoviesNStuff it’s brutal. It hits me in waves. I’ve been debating about that. I still need to do a Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light review. It’s just hard for me to review books individually for WoT. I feel like I’d be more comfortable just reviewing the entire series. What are your thoughts? I’m open for any ideas or suggestions!

[@t888hambone7]

Wow what a journey. If you’re looking for something short and punchy before your next great journey but still steeped in character and worldbuilding… can I send you a book?

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@t888hambone7 I would be honored. My PO Box is in the description!

[@mudryyf.2990]

Now do Book of The New Sun. Only series you're able to read for the first time twice... or more.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@mudryyf.2990 I’ve heard so much about that series! So much you can gain on rereads.

[@michaelmoreno7889]

How do you feel about Lord of the Rings? I think the world depth is similar, although Wheel of Time does it very differently.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@michaelmoreno7889 don’t hate me, I haven’t read Lord of the Rings yet… I just know Jordan was clearly inspired by Tolkien!

[@glauer42]

I'm 35% through Eye of the World. It's very good! I get why people like it! At this point I would say that its writing is better than Kingkiller, but I suspect it gets less love these days because it is more "trad". For a more modern fantasy recommendation, I still say A Song of Ice and Fire is the way to go, albeit with two caveats: 1) It gets very involved what with all the chars and subplots, so if you really want to try to keep everything straight, take notes, and 2) It isn't done, and likely won't ever be. Much like Kingkiller, I don't consider 2) to be a reason to not read it 😀 EDIT: Remember, a friend of mine has read ALL of WoT 3x, and plans to do a fourth read! I guarantee if you do this, you will enjoy it even more. Because the anticipation of knowing what happens means you will now find and appreciate all the details that get you there...details that you couldn't notice before.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

Whoa HOT TAKE! that’s wild! I think the writing in Kingkiller is one of a kind and some of the best ever. This is still coming from a young lad who doesn’t have the years of reading you have. But I still stand by it. Name of the Wind shaped my taste in the language and type of storytelling I like. Then wheel of time is just so classic. The language is very historic and almost academic. It’s not as poetic as Kingkiller. I love how realistically paced WoT is. That is something I don’t think we will ever get in any modern books. I’m so excited for a reread. So much to pick up on and the preconceived knowledge going in will allow me to experience the world and story in a whole new light!

[@glauer42]

@@Thomas.R.Howell Kingkiller is par for the course compared to a well written first person point of view story. I'd argue that John Irving novels that have this PoV are a step up, plus books like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which has fantastic imagery sections as well. Kingkiller (other than the prologues, epilogues, and interludes) is "stuck" with using Kvothe's voice, and while at times he can be "poetic" (when he's in an emotional or dramatic situation), most times I don't find that to be the case. His prose, however, is much better than Sanderson's. I think Eye of the World makes it a bit easier to play with the language since it uses a third party narrator voice, even though it's all from Rand's PoV. And so when it breaks into imagery and foreshadowing, I notice! But it's ok; we can have different thoughts on the same books! 🙂

[@Armstrongaj15]

I want to start this series but I’m so nervous of the “slog” with books 7-10. Do you have any tips to get through that portion? I love world building and character development. But I heard those are just so hard to get through and it’s where a lot of people drop off.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@Armstrongaj15 funny thing the slog was one of my favorite parts of the series. Except book 10. Truly felt like a synopsis would’ve done better. The slog was wonderful in my opinion. I love slower stories so when the series slowed down for a few books I really got to sit with the characters and really be with them in whatever situation they found themselves in. Made me appreciate the world and scope of things. My advice would be take a break after books 1-6? Maybe read a few non fantasy stand alone books then once you’re yearning for that return to WoT, you’ll approach books 7-10 with excitement!

[@destinctout2972]

I really want to watch the video but can someone tell me if there is any spoilers?😭

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@destinctout2972 no spoilers!!

[@JoaAvs]

Malazan is calling you now

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

@@JoaAvs it is but I will delay that call for just a bit haha need a break to read some shorter less dense stories. Wheel of time was multilayered. Malazan I hear is adult Wheel of time 😂

[@pavanpluto]

Heh? There is no such thing as the end of Wheel of Time. Time is a wheel. The next book is The Eye of the World.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

There are no ends or beginnings