No, not really. The first just seemed remarkably generic. Lots of Tolkeinesque names and concepts. Wholely unremarkable. I also remember being confused as the first story felt almost like a standalone story. But I was excited and fresh off the series, and powered right through it. I don't remember having strong feelings either way about book 2 or 3 but I do agree with most everyone else that 4 and on is where the story starts to shine.
But I'll be honest, I did not dislike any of the books I read. Even though sometimes you sit through multiple paragraphs of Jordan describing the most mundane detail. But for me at least, the payoff was more than worth it. I LOVED the characters, their arcs, the universe, the entire journey, the ending. I even liked Sandersons part so much (the transition was pretty seamless, although I think I enjoyed his writing more than Jordans) that I started reading Mistborn last week.
Whoa. Don't put your dick in crazy