Sanderson has slotted himself in wonderfully

Now first off, if you are deeply in love with Robert Jordan's style of writing, know that you can definitely tell a difference now that Sanderson has taken over. I have been concurrently listening to the wheel of time and reading all of Sanderson's Cosmere books over the last year and a half and I can definitely say that I prefer Sanderson's writing style over Jorsan's (which may be an unpopular opinion). Sanderson has managed to write the characters very well and done a really good job with Rand in particular as well as improving nearly all female POVs which I think was Jordan's weakness (they all felt same-y and annoying...now they're not).

Sanderson has written from Jordan's notes and I'm not sure if the book would have turned out this way, were he still alive to write it. But either way the story has multiple very interesting, exciting, disturbing and memorable scenes throughout, which was a blessing as the previous 5 books were severely lacking in my opinion.

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Sanderson was the perfect choice to finish

The measuring stick I planned to use for Sanderson was if he made me feel the same way about the characters. When Naynaeve was introduced in this book, I knew Sanderson was the perfect choice as it didn't take more than 5 minutes before I wanted to box her ears!!

The previous 3-4 books in the series seemed to drag on a lot with all of the details and seemingly useless information that at times I felt bored and was tempted to skip chapters, it was if Jordan was told by publishers to drag the series on for the profits. I was a little concerned when I heard the last book was extended to 3 books but Sanderson showed none of of the slow paced storytelling from the previous few books. This book kept you at the edge of your seat, everything you kept expecting to happen in previous books, but never materialized, poured out of this book and was so addicting that when you told yourself you would listen to one chapter before bed, you had to force yourself to stop after 3-4 chapters.

I can't wait to start the next book, the excitement felt after finishing the first 10 books has returned and the adrenaline is pumping just waiting to continue the story and see what happens

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Couldn't tell it wasn't written by a new author

I am a longtime fan of this series and absolutely loved how well B.Sanderson wrote

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LOVED IT!

Can't believe I have read 12 books in one series and never got bored! From Book 1 , I have been fully immersed in this fantastic story! Wonderful Narrators, they engage the listener with their amazing gift of being able to handle the complexity of so many characters !! Onto Book 13...can't wait!

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had to ease into the new style, but fell into it.

as someone who has just Marathon 12 bucks straight before hitting this book I could immediately notice the difference in sales as the characters and the plot was reintroduced at the beginning of the chapters. I noticed some subtle differences in the ways that characters interact with each other and in traits they had and reactions. would otherwise be out of place. you have a very subtle but I picked up on them because I had just sat through all the other books from 02 11 before this. once I got over my initial frustration and pessimism I realized that a lot was happening and there was tons of fanservice and plot twists and I just fell in love with this. I think in the beginning it was slow for Sanderson to get into the groove of writing a wheel of Time, but I began 2 appreciate. The world building had already been set up by Jordan and now it was time for Sanderson to use his skill set at develop the plot and set up the foundation that we need to end this story. I'm very happy but how this first third of the finale has been laid out and as it stands I feel that Jordan would have been very happy to know that this is how his world was being concluded

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Great Book

Gathering Storm was a great book and ao far my favorite. it is sad that Robert Jordan died before these last 3 books were released but Ido love how Brandon Sanderson is finishing the series

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Sanderson is spot on

I've been listening to the WoT series in a row for the first time and was curious how the story would change with the authors. I've read many Sanderson books before, so I had no doubt it was in good hands, but I was still curious.

While there is a minor but distinct difference in the style, Sanderson really knows and loves the characters. All of them feel just as authentic as when they were first introduced.

This book is a particularly poignant chapter in the story. I can't wait to finish the last two.

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Gripping from beginning to end

Brandon Sanderson did a marvelous job. I believe Robert Jordan would be very pleased. Excellent!

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Enjoyed!

This book moved fast and is the beginning of characters rejoining for the end. Left wondering a few things. Thus excited to begin the next book. I also enjoyed the interview with Brandon Sanderson. Enjoy!

Apologies to Jordan.. Sanderson Is Better

Brandon Sanderson - enlisted to complete the 'Wheel Of Time' epic after Robert Jordan's death - does a remarkable job continuing the vision (based off of Jordan's notes).
Robert Jordan developed an unparalleled magic-infused fantasy world reflecting a strikingly mature assessment of classic Good versus Evil dynamics, populated by conflicted/realistic characters, and expressing the often maddening navelgazing duplicity of groups of humans.. essentially fighting Selfish Squabbles/Civil Wars while the real enemy approaches.
Sanderson took that storytelling matrix (and the best elements of Jordan's work) and ran with them:
With regards to plot: Sanderson continues to bring erstwhile enemies together - consolidating the opponents in the coming battle and plausibly tying off loose plot threads.
As to prose: he also continues to develop relationships (love & friendship) between the chief characters and solidifies personality components in everyone to the last lowly soldier (bravery, honor, loyalty, and morality in particular).
Where Sanderson exceeds Jordan is in developing tension (masterfully employing foreshadowing to underline the urgency of character actions), repeatedly reminding readers of where we are at in the saga (referencing events in previous books and life before Moiraine & Lann showed up at Emmons Field, for example), and in characterization (actually converting Jordan's insipid, skirt-smoothing self-obsessed female characters into strong heroes worthy of respect).
I found myself understanding the entire WoT universe more after reading this book (I actually want to read the series over again from the beginning with the insight that Sanderson has given me).

The consistent outstanding narration from Kate Reading and Michael Kramer doubtless contribute to my sense of continuity, too. They turn in characteristic peerless narration performances.. but furthermore bring well-established well-loved characters to life - letting listeners know that this is, indeed, the same imaginative world.

Altogether, I was incredibly impressed with this 9.5/10 star effort that takes up where Jordan left off and actually improves the story. On to Book 13.