Wheel of Time Series

05-04-2002, 01:30 AM

I'm sure that somewhere I read that Robert Jordan was planning to make the series a 14 book series. I have read the first 9 twice now, but I just can't wait for the rest.

My question is, how old is Robert Jordan? What if he doesn't make it to the end of the series!!!! What will happen???? Please don't let it happen!

Luvian · 05-04-2002, 02:32 AM

I read the 9th first book too, I agree with you, Robert Jordan had better not die on us.

EDIT: WHAT!?! YOU SAID 9!!! OMG!!! I MUST GO TO THE SHOP!!!!

[ 05-04-2002, 02:33 AM: Message edited by: Luvian ]

Warhammer · 05-04-2002, 05:19 AM

Check About the Author after the Glossary in tome 9.

(1948 if you don't feel like doing it

)

Sir Mandorallen · 05-04-2002, 12:30 PM

Yes the date is correct, but the scary thing is he said...

Quote:

I plan on writing until they put the final nail in my coffin.

I don't know if that scares you but *shivers* that nail better be long in comming.

Ar-Cunin · 05-04-2002, 02:40 PM

Or we will all have wasted a lot of money

I've have actually stopped reading the new ones (owns nr 9) and will only start again when the series is finished

(then I'll take 1-2 months vacation and lock myself in my apartment/flat and READ [img]smile.gif[/img]

Princess · 05-04-2002, 09:10 PM

Yeah, great series!
I'm actually up to book 8 so I still have Winter's Heart to go after I finish Crown of Swords =)

I don't actually know how many are meant to be in the series.. but I hope he finishes them before he dies

Miinxx · 05-04-2002, 09:29 PM

Robert Jordan's real name is Roland Green and has been a sci-fi fantasy author for over 20 years. He was originally going to make the wheel of time series into a 7 book series but that changed when the publishers saw the popularity of the series sky rocket the way it did. You can tell when this decision was made in the 4th book by how Jordan stretches out the imagery etc and starts to lose focus. Now dont get me wrong, I really like the series but you can tell he lost his focus for a little bit and has had to work hard to get it back. This series is slated to be a 10 book series but with how the plot line has developed (I wont go into details) I think there has been another adjustment in the book length. My opinion is that he had a great start on these books but really needs to tighten up the series so that there is plot movement forward rather than another meandering through his world...

Miinxx

Princess · 05-04-2002, 10:51 PM

Ahh.. I see, ah well.. he's doing a good job imho =)

Also.. I have a 34th Ranger on Fennin Ro.. I sorta quit EverQuest a few months ago though =)

Luvian · 05-04-2002, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luvian:
 I read the 9th first book too, I agree with you, Robert Jordan had better not die on us.

EDIT: WHAT!?! YOU SAID 9!!! OMG!!! I MUST GO TO THE SHOP!!!!

DOH! never mind! I just saw I already own it! It was in my hardcover section.

05-05-2002, 08:20 AM

Thanks for the info Miinxx!!

Personally, I hope he doesn't finish after 10. I feel there would be a lot of untied ends.

05-04-2002, 02:32 AM	#2
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 6,763	<font color="aqua"> I read the 9th first book too, I agree with you, Robert Jordan had better not die on us. EDIT: WHAT!?! YOU SAID 9!!! OMG!!! I MUST GO TO THE SHOP!!!!</font> [ 05-04-2002, 02:33 AM: Message edited by: Luvian ] __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

05-04-2002, 02:40 PM	#5
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 53 Posts: 2,326	Or we will all have wasted a lot of money I've have actually stopped reading the new ones (owns nr 9) and will only start again when the series is finished (then I'll take 1-2 months vacation and lock myself in my apartment/flat and READ [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Life is a laugh <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[biglaugh]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/biglaugh.gif\" /> - and DEATH is the final joke <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" />

05-04-2002, 09:10 PM	#6
Princess Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 4, 2002 Location: Perth, Western Australia Age: 41 Posts: 18	Yeah, great series! I'm actually up to book 8 so I still have Winter's Heart to go after I finish Crown of Swords =) I don't actually know how many are meant to be in the series.. but I hope he finishes them before he dies __________________ I believe in Dragons, Good Men and other Fantasy Creatures

05-04-2002, 09:29 PM	#7
Miinxx Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: April 30, 2002 Location: Mars Posts: 38	Robert Jordan's real name is Roland Green and has been a sci-fi fantasy author for over 20 years. He was originally going to make the wheel of time series into a 7 book series but that changed when the publishers saw the popularity of the series sky rocket the way it did. You can tell when this decision was made in the 4th book by how Jordan stretches out the imagery etc and starts to lose focus. Now dont get me wrong, I really like the series but you can tell he lost his focus for a little bit and has had to work hard to get it back. This series is slated to be a 10 book series but with how the plot line has developed (I wont go into details) I think there has been another adjustment in the book length. My opinion is that he had a great start on these books but really needs to tighten up the series so that there is plot movement forward rather than another meandering through his world... Miinxx __________________ Miinxx<br />55 cleric Realm of Ages<br />-Fennn Ro-<br />Ex-evercrack addict<br /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bonghit]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bonghit.gif\" />

05-04-2002, 10:51 PM	#8
Princess Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 4, 2002 Location: Perth, Western Australia Age: 41 Posts: 18	Ahh.. I see, ah well.. he's doing a good job imho =) Also.. I have a 34th Ranger on Fennin Ro.. I sorta quit EverQuest a few months ago though =) __________________ I believe in Dragons, Good Men and other Fantasy Creatures

05-04-2002, 01:30 AM	#1
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	I'm sure that somewhere I read that Robert Jordan was planning to make the series a 14 book series. I have read the first 9 twice now, but I just can't wait for the rest. My question is, how old is Robert Jordan? What if he doesn't make it to the end of the series!!!! What will happen???? Please don't let it happen!

05-04-2002, 05:19 AM	#3
Warhammer Baaz Draconian Join Date: December 4, 2001 Location: Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 731	Check About the Author after the Glossary in tome 9. (1948 if you don't feel like doing it )

05-05-2002, 08:20 AM	#10
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the info Miinxx!! Personally, I hope he doesn't finish after 10. I feel there would be a lot of untied ends.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Wheel of Time	manikus	Dungeon Craft - RPG Game Maker	0	01-06-2006 04:02 PM
Time to grease the Wheel of Time	HolyWarrior	Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics)	1	01-21-2003 11:02 AM
Robert Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' series?	Sorcerer Alex	Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics)	15	07-05-2002 05:25 AM
Wheel of Time!!	Sir Mandorallen	Entertainment (Movies, TV Shows and Books/Comics)	20	04-25-2002 08:50 PM
Robert Jordan, Wheel of Time series	Sir Kenyth	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	12	10-12-2001 07:19 PM