That's really sad news. I've been following that series for years. Even though the later books were sometimes disappointing, I always intended to finish reading it. I'm sad I won't get the chance to. I don't know if I'd prefer to be told what he intended to happen, or if I would prefer to read a finale to the series written by another author using his notes (which I'm fairly sure there were stacks of).
I'd always intended to finish the series as well - after Crossroads of Twilights I decided I wouldn't read anymore until the series was really, finally finished. And now, in a real sense, it is. :'(
Thank for writing this. :'( I wasn't ever able to get into Robert Jordan's books but I know people who liked him so I'll be linking to this post. The dragonmount post is very touching...
You're welcome! Considering what a big part of my life RJ's books had been for several years and the immense fun I had discussing his WoT work with friends and bro, I couldn't not acknowledge his death. It's so sad for his family, friends and fans, and also a loss for the fantasy world - he did create something wonderful that despite its flaws was a fun place to play in for a while.
And coming so soon after Madeleine L'Engle's death, for some reason, that makes me even more sad. ;__;
Oh, what sad news! I admired his determination when first diagnosed, and will always have fond memories of reading, discussing and anxiously awaiting the next Wheel of Time sequel with my old college mates. Classic SF&F authors such as Madeleine L'Engle and Robert Jordan (or I guess, Jim Rigney) will always hold a special place for us. Thanks for sharing.
It's really sad news, I agree, and I'm so sorry for him that he didn't manage to achieve his goal of finishing, but he certainly tried very hard, from all accounts. I definitely intended to finish the series once it was completed, and even though I had stopped reading in recent years, I had so much fun speculating and discussing his work for a long time, too.
Classic SF&F authors such as Madeleine L'Engle and Robert Jordan (or I guess, Jim Rigney) will always hold a special place for us.
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And coming so soon after Madeleine L'Engle's death, for some reason, that makes me even more sad. ;__;
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Classic SF&F authors such as Madeleine L'Engle and Robert Jordan (or I guess, Jim Rigney) will always hold a special place for us.
Absolutely!
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