I was introduced to the book series via the television series.
As soon as I found out there was a series, I bought all twelve and spent the next year reading all of them. I'd like to start off by saying that I love the series and the characters.
I was a little disappointed with his ending of the series; although, I will admit it follows his common theme of "fighting for life". It was great that the sword turned white because he forgave all those who wish him and his people harm and sent them elsewhere, but the wedding afterwards? And then the speech at the wedding? I found these to be overkill, sort of like wrapping everything up in a nice neat little bow without saying "and they all lived happily ever after".
I waas also bothered with the fact that the "religious" people in the book were written the same. They all tried to shape events in favor of their cause. While there are some religous and spiritual people like that, we can't put this entire group in on nice little box. That's like saying all black people steal, or all young people listen to loud music.
I believe that people should have the chance to read it, but this series belongs in the adult section of the library, far from the children's section and maybe even the teen section.
If we start sensoring books, where do we draw the line? What's considered in and what will be voted out of the library? I believe I'm smart enough to choose my own books without this type of "assistance" at the library. I'm not a fan of Twilight, but many people are, it shouldn't be banned because it's not something I would read of my own free will.
I read the entire series before seeing an interview and I'm glad I had because I may not have read his books after. It was an interview on the DVD of the series (P.S. if your not a fan of his books, the seires is worse). I thought he would be talking about his inspiration for writing the books and how he came up with the setting and characters. He talked aboout that a little, but it mostly focused on him and what he likes.
His newest book mimics the series. Guy meets a dangerous, beautiful, and mysterious woman. They fall in love while running for their lives and saving the world. They save the world and end up together.
Will I continue to read his books? Yes I will. WIll I watch his interviews? No. He can be (but not always) obnoxiously arrogant and sometimes comes off as self-rightous. Remember folks: if we knew what our favorite actors, writers, world leaders, role models, etc. were really like, we would only have a few we still admired.
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