Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Not Jordan's Best But Still Good Fantasy

I will admit that POD is not as good of a book as RJ's earlier works, but it still is much better than a lot of other generic fantasy on bookshelfs these days. The major weakness in the book lies in the multitude of female characters who all channel and all have a severe additude. How many female characters need to have the "if looks could kill" stare. On the same note, too many of the Asha'man have a super-arrogent brat attitude. Although the first half of the book drags, the last 200 pages held my attention very well. I thought that the conflict with the Seanchan army in Altara was well narrarated. Overall, POD might not meet expectations, but it still is a decent read.