I don't remember what I originally thought when I read the parts with the lady Selene. Mat isn't a POV character yet in the books and it's odd how he really isn't a likeable character. Perrin is more likeable, if a little bland. I understand that they want to introduce Selene and they want to...
The moment where they say this is the farthest they have been from the two rivers is very reminiscent of Sam from LOTR. Also that moment where Matt first does the Manetheren battle cry, definitely chills. Also Mordeth is reminscent of Wormtongue