The time has come to throw in the towel. 
 After spending four months getting through Gardens of the Moon and another two months reading Dead house Gates and not even reaching the half way mark, I think I can confidently say this series is not for me. 
 I've now reached the point where I am scheduling in timings to read this book. "Ok, I can read a chapter or two between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm on the weekend." It shouldn't be this way! It has turned into a chore and if I am true to myself, I am not really enjoying the book. Sure it's interesting at times and I do get sucked in at points but I really just want it to be over. 
 I don't understand the whirlwind, how everyone ties in together, why everyone refuses to remain dead, where the di'vers came from and why they came now. I just feel like Erikson has invested so much time developing each character and their story that they all exit as lone pillars. People come out of nowhere, then disappear, then reappear and I just don't care anymore. 
 I'm sure there is some VERY INTELLIGENT plot line behind all this that I'm just either not understanding or that hasn't unraveled yet. Otherwise, this series would not have such a massive fan base. So no point in bothering pointing out the flaws. Let's just say, this series isn't my thing and I am ready to happily move on to greener pastures.