Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan

Reading the last book that Mr. Jordan wrote is a sad but uplifting experience.  First, it’s very good.  It completes the story arcs from the last book and gives a satisfying set up for what will be a three-book conclusion written by Brandon Sanderson.  It’s sad because Mr. Jordan, himself, alone, was unable to take us to the end he foresaw but it's uplifting because his story is so inspiring that another writer wants to complete it.  And I’m excited to see how it all ends and you can feel this is the beginning of the end.   Rand is about the meet the Daughter of the Nine Moons, which of course we know she is not, because she’s with Mat and they’re about to come to head with her army.  Perrin finally is going to attack the Shaido and hopefully save his wife.  Egwene slowly takes control of the White Tower from the inside as a captive.  There are a lot of great scenes and the writing is strong.   It’ll be interesting to see if Sanderson can create the same kind of feeling and give us the ending I want so badly.  I guess I’m about to find out. A-