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Ahhh, If you dont like losing characters you may not like this series. Actually charactrers that may seem important can easily turn out to be just minor cast members. As you read you find out more of what the story is really about.
Like I said, it starts out like your average fantasy and you think you have a firm grasp on where everything is going, then certain people suddenly are gone or sudden acts that are generally taboo in the genre occur. You then have to throw out all of your old preconceptions. My favorite characters by the 3rd book are not quite the same as they were in first. They actually evolve thoughout the series.
When I read I generally just want a good story thats told well. I really dont care what formula is used, but rather does the story keep me coming back for more. I also like character interaction more than character deeds. In this series you mostly know "what" is driving the characters, but the fun is in "how" they are getting to their goals.
We all read for different reasons and like different things. Im one of the few that didn't like the Lord of the Rings series. To me it is a story based more on deeds. There is very little intrigue. The "what" that is driving them is straight forward as well as the "how".
Just my 2.
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