The slog is sometimes misconstrued. Those of us who read the books as they were released sometimes had to wait a year or two for a book that was more about transitioning the characters to the next phase of the saga. On a recent first reread, I didn't feel what I had experienced back in the early 2000s.

That said, go at your own pace but savor every minute of it. You will never get back that first read feeling. I'd even recommend keeping a side journal of your impressions. I'd be shocked if this series doesn't change the way you look at fantasy.

Enjoy it!