The series is a classic and I would definitely recommend it to every fantasy fan. Many strong and impressive and relatable female characters. 
 The scope of the story is massive and there is a breadth of characters. 
 Some of the later books are not that enjoyable (Crossroads of Twilight) but the last books, finished by Brandon Sanderson, pick up the pace again and give this series a truly awesome ending. 
 Some of my favorites are probably The Fires of Heaven and A Memory of Light. 
 The date is from when I read the German version. I read this book for the first time in Swedish. I re-read it in English and German.