I share the same sentiments as others who were also disappointed by POD. 6 flippin' chapters to get those annoying women to use the damn bowl?!? I was *this close* to quitting after the 3rd or 4th chapter... Where's Mat? Perrin has basically one task this book, and he doesn't even get to finish it? At least the cover art is getting a *bit* better. I'm glad I found Guy Gavriel Kay while waiting forever for this one.