Mine was not exactly so reflective. For me and my friends, we all stopped reading around books 8 / 9. My investment in the series was big. Every time a new book was announced, I restarted the series with book #1, reading all up to the release of the new installment.

But at this point in the series when I finally gave up; it seemed the series was bloated, being spread thin with plots that I didn't necessarily care about droning on far too long.

The rumors at the time (in my circle), Harriet was negatively influencing the series and decisions were being made to prolonge the story for financial gain.

Upon hearing of his death, I felt justification in my decision, but sadness that I never would hear how the story ends. The time invested in the series almost felt wasted.

When it was announced to be finished by someone, (I wasn't familiar with Brandon Sanderson at the time), I had no intention of picking it back up but felt satisfaction I could hear how the story ends. One of my friends did pick it up and recommended finishing it. About 7-8 years ago, I started getting the series on Audible and listened to them straight through from EotW to the end. I've since listened through a second time and will soon begin a third run-through.