This was a LOT better than the first book. Of course it still had it's share of traveling, but they were much more interesting travels. This felt more like a fun, fantasy adventure. Pretty much what I expected from it being titled The Great Hunt. More characters are introduced and I really look forward to them being in the next book (I have my doubts Hurin will stick around, though). This volume really showed off a better side of Nynaeve, and now I'm starting to really like her. The ending was wild and fantastic! The books may be long, but the endings do not disappoint. Whenever I start a new one, I'm going to start looking forward to the awesome endings. But really, the books from beginning to end is a treat. 
 With more groups of villains, better looks at the lives of the Aes Sedai and the Ogiers, the Wheel of Time is turning out to be one the the most interesting fictional worlds I've ever experienced. I look forward to learning something new every new book. Twelve more books to go. Can't wait!