First. I love the books very much. But this is a series that I just can't recommend to others. You have to see for yourself. I fell in love with the series 20 pages in. (First saw a couple of episodes of the TV series)

The books have many flaws, but if you like the first book you should read further. If you have to ask others then just stop. This is not a series that the majority likes. And I can see the problems with the books even though I love them.

It is extremely bad and extremely good at the same time. If you focus on the bad then you will only find shit. If you don't like rolling your eyes (every 200 pages) then this series is not for you. If you don't enjoy richard having headaches then the series is not for you.

Decide for yourself. I like it(even love it). I totally understand why others hate it.

The master has learned from his failures. And doesn't make the same mistake again.

The other guy doesn't learn from mistakes.

Playing 10000 hours of chess for example will not make you a master. You can even decline in skill as you could reinforce bad habits. Unlearning bad habits is alot harder. Negative progress is possible.