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4.5 stars, but I very openly admit that there is plenty of nostalgia coloring this rating. I think this was probably my 3rd or 4th read-through of this book, but all of the previous ones occurred before the series was finished; first was back in junior high. It is largely due to this fact that I have instituted my policy of not starting unfinished series (Sanderson being the only exception at this time, and I suppose Jim Butcher's Dresden Files). Both the book and the series are long. Probably too long. Better fantasy is being written now, but I feel like the WoT has an important place in fantasy canon. I look forward to getting beyond book 8 (the furthest I've made it to date), and knowing that there is an ending (one written by Sanderson, no less) provides the driving force to make it through the mire that is the middle books of the series. With that out of the way, on this re-read I was impressed by how many of the important things were introduced in this book: Rand ((view spoiler)), Perrin and Elyas and the wolves, Thom Merrilin (possibly one of my favorite characters), Padan Fain, Min, Elayne, Gawyn, the Whitecloaks... I also eagerly anticipate some of the other things that I know are coming up, especially Mat's plot arc. If you're a fantasy buff, it's worth your time to read this series as it's probably one of the modern classics of the genre. Note that it is 14 books long. That's a lot. Rating: PG-13, for some action/war violence.
About the author: John O'Keefe is a pastor, author, speaker and consultant. He is the founder of ginkworld.net, a place where our ancient faith meets the 21st century. John holds a BA in Business from The University of Nevada at Las Vegas, an MDiv Drew University and is working on this Dissertation for his DMin in Leadership in the Emerging Culture, Future Studies from George Fox University. Blog: johncokeefe.com Tweeter: @ginkworld Facebook: johncokeefe Boneyard creatives will change the way we lead in the church Authored by John C O'Keefe What will it take for leaders to lead today in the conceptual age? Boneyard asks four questions: Where are we now? How did we get here? Where do we need to be? How do we get there? Boneyard gives six personality traits (qualities are too industrial age) that a conceptual leader needs to have to move the church forward. These personas are: Open Dance Create Listen Play Story Explore the possibilities. Explore your Right Brain. Explore what God is doing today. found John's *Boneyard* a book to anticipate. leadership on the creative edge, and as Carol Howard Merritt establishes in *Reframing Hope*, the edge is where the power is relocating. i'm liking John's reference to the 'conceptual leader' and the personas he lists as essential. any reviewers willing to comment ? congrats to John on *Boneyard*'s publication. . .
This book reminds me of the Japanese manga Alice Academy (aka Gakuen Alice). The book is a good read. I liked it. There are really slow times but the mystery is there that'll keep you clinging to it till the end. I don't know if I like Dancia or not but I think it'd be good if it's written in Jack's POV cause I find Dancia a bit gullible...I'd give it a 3.5 stars but made it four because of the epic "hole".