From: duzan@nori.cis.udel.edu (Gary D. Duzan)
Subject: Random Notes on _The Shadow Rising_, with Spoilers
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Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 00:39:55 GMT

The following IS NOT a spoiler:

   This was a great book, much more balanced than its predecessor,
_The Dragon Reborn_. Now I get to put up with my first wait of the
series. (I only came across it about two months ago.) Aarrgh!! At
least it will be a good excuse to reread the series next August.
I'll probably take the opportunity to get the first two books in
hardcover, too. :-)

The following IS a spoiler:



   I find myself feeling terribly sorry for Perrin. I can't remember
how many times I wanted him to belt that dame a good one. Other than
that, I can't say I minded the Two Rivers theme as much as most. I'm
curious to see how far Jordan goes with this "Lord Perrin" thing. The
way things are going, he could end up as King of a rebuilt Manetheren.
The thorn returns? For a bit I though the Whitecloaks might actually
end up on the right side for once, regardless of some of their
Darkfriend leaders, but it didn't end up that way. I think I'd be
happiest if they decided to try to finally take the weakened White
Tower and have them destroy each other. The Reds and the Whitecloaks
deserve each other, I think.
   Even though Min had fortold the fall of the Tower, I was still
rather shocked when it happened. I didn't think even Elaida was that
bold. She isn't Black Ajah, but it seems that one doesn't have to be
a follower of the Dark One to act like one. Siuan and Logain are both
accustomed to leadership and will doubtless try to lead again. I would
guess that Siuan would head back to Tear to try to lead her old people,
but who knows?
   As far as the male a'dam goes, I think it will be dumped. Jordan
has historically jumped forward a bit at the start of each book, so
my guess is that that bit will be glossed over. There is certainly
enough possibility for adventure on the journey, though, as others
have mentioned. I don't think there will be any more adventure while
thery are in Tanchico.
   I think Rand is getting ready to lead the Aiel back to Tear in
force (well, in more force. :-) to reclaim Callendor, and then,
perhaps to Illian to take on Sammael. I'd agree that the third face
was Aviendha's. I shudder when I think what will happen when he
finally is trained and controls the two most powerfull sa'angreal
ever made to control saidin. I wonder who will end up with the
other statue. Egwene? Elayne? Aviendha? Moiraine? Lanfear? (shudder)
I agree that Mat will probably end up marrying a Seanchan, but other
than that I can't see what he will do next. Having him stuck to Rand
is a bit useless.

                                        Gary Duzan
                                        Time  Lord
                                    Third Regeneration
                                         Aielman


--
Till shade is gone, till water is gone, into the Shadow with teeth bared,
screaming defiance with the last breath, to spit in Sightblinder's eye
on the last day.

                   -- The Aiel Warriors, "The Great Hunt", Robert Jordan
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