"I have also read all of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, in which after book three his wife became his editor and lordy does it show. The newer books just got wordier and wordier every paragraph. :P"
No kidding! Someone needs to go through those with a red pen and mark out all the unecessary crap. I actually stopped reading the series, partly for that reason, and partly because I met Jordan at a book signing, and thought he was a terrible person. He's a Citadel grad, and so is my brother, so after waiting in line for half an hour, I asked him to dedicate his signature to my brother (I even brought a picture of him in his Citadel uniform). He refused, well actually, he didn't even speak to me, his wife, who was standing behind him, refused for him and told me that writing a "to" line would take too long. Ass.
Anyway, I've since picked up the George RR Martin Song of Ice and Fire series, and have found it to be a much better read.
I have been reading that series, too. But like Jordan when the heck is he going to come out with the next book! Goodkind finally came out with another for his Sword of Truth series, so I am placaded for the moment. I can't stand authors that leave their fans hanging for years in between books. I understand the preassure and all, but if ya can't handle it don't start such a big series!
No kidding! Someone needs to go through those with a red pen and mark out all the unecessary crap.
What? You're not just dying to know how Sister Randomlastname has her hair braided and what color her wardrobe is? Or whether she sniffs to show disapproval or tugs her hair? Or which character's third cousin twice removed was once engaged to a warrior of the Scalded Rabbit Clan?