I just finished the ninth volume of the wheel of time and I still love. The first thing to know is that nine volumes still represent just over 15cm paperback books written in very small ... more the series is far from over (the 18th volume will release in France in 2009) .. all here to say that if you read 3 books a year go your way. For the rest, the wheel of time is a world apart a masterpiece of fantasy ... Do not look at each line of action because sometimes the story requires preparation of a hundred pages. .. The characters are complexes..par against the translation is often a little sloppy and it's a shame to have to wait so long between each new volume as US versions are available for a long time .. In any case if you liked the royal assassin or crossroads you will definitely love the series ... Robert Jordan