Asian Echoes: The Wheel of Time Has Stopped Rolling

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The Wheel of Time Has Stopped Rolling

The author Robert Jordon, best known for his Wheel of time series, passed away on September 16, 2007. You can read the full story on his blog.

Although I had not read the entirety of his series (which from my understanding remains unfinished), he will be missed by all writers of genre fiction.

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Culture Shock Ratings

1 star: The author uses Asian characters and names and not much else. Very easy and very familiar.

2 stars: The author uses Asian characters, names and simple foreign words and phrases most Westerners would find familiar.

3 stars: The author uses Asian characters, names and settings. Some foreign words and phrases are sprinkled throughout the book, but their meanings are apparent or easy to understand from context.

4 stars: The author uses Asian characters and settings. The author liberally uses foreign words and phrases throughout the book, the meanings of which are either understandable in their context or may require a glossary. Basic understanding of culture and history would go a long way to appreciating some of the concepts addressed in the book.

5 stars: The author uses Asian characters, settings and language. Complex cultural and historical information is imparted to the reader (sometimes in the form of info dumps). A good understanding of mythology, culture and history may be necessary to appreciate the nuances in this book.

Asian Echoes

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The Wheel of Time Has Stopped Rolling

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