The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, Book 5)

Book Description

The fifth audio volume of the Wheel of Time series is now available in unabridged format on CDIn this sequel to the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Shadow Rising, Robert Jordan again plunges us into his extraordinarily rich, totally unforgettable world:....Into the forbidden city of Rhuidean, where Rand al'Thor, now the Dragon Reborn, must conceal his present endeavor from all about him, even Egwene and Moiraine.....Into the Amyrlin's study in the White Tower, where Amyrlin, Flaida do Avriny a 'Roihan, is weaving new plans.....Into the luxurious hidden chamber where the Forsaken Rahvin is meeting with three of his fellows to ensure their ultimate victory over the Dragon.....Into the Queen's court in Caemlyn, where Morgase is curiously in thrall to the handsome Lord Gaebril.For once the Dragon walks the land, the fires of Heaven fall where they will, until all men's lives are ablaze. And in Shayol Ghul, the Dark One stirs....

Customer Reviews:

Read it to continue the story, but don't expect much.......2007-09-08

It took me a long time to read this book because the story was not very interesting for large spans of the book, and I really dislike the character Nynaeve.

Spoiler Alert Below:
However, the one thing that I really, really resent about the book was Jordan's very poor choices in presenting the story. There were basically three climatic events in the story: Rand chasing down Couladin and the Shaido clan, Nynaeve and Elayne finding the Aes Sedai hideout, and Rand destroying some Forsaken. We spend hundred of pages following Rand's trek out of the wasteland in pursuit of the Shaido. I am looking forward to a big battle with Couladin. HOWEVER, once we finally reach the confrontation with Couladin, it is presented from a Mat's reflection on the events. OMG! All of that time spent building it up, and it is basically blown off in a few sentences and barely described in those - like it did not really even matter. The same thing happened at the other two climatic events: they were built up and basically blown off.
This book is nothing more than a filler in the series. I will continue with book 6, but I am not beginning it with enthusiasm like I did book 5.

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

This fifth Wheel of Time book goes a bit more widescreen.

Mat, now being the general to beat all generals with his Bene Gesserit-general-specific type memory knowledge, is an obvious choice when you have a fairly heavy duty war to be fought.

The only problem is, there is likely to be more than one, and in different places.

Those sneaky Forsaken are still hanging around, too.

A Modern Classic!!!.......2007-07-17

This novel takes everything a step further - another worthy addition to an epic tale.

Mary Sue characters at their worst........2007-06-26

Okay, I like elements of Jordan's books, but this novel jumped the shark for me. Must every one of the main character's have a 'secret power'? No more normal humans, no, Min can predict the future, Egwene can dreamwalk, Nynaive is super powerful (but only when angry), Mat can channel dead Generals, Rands has hordes of nubile women lusting after him, Perrin... I won't even go there about Perrin's super-keen-but-oh-so-silly wolf abilities, which seemed to drop out of the sky. Where are the NORMAL people? I'm all for the super powers *in moderation* but what makes fantasy interesting is the struggles between normal joes and the super powered ones. When Jordan makes every one of his characters super-human the believability goes down the toilet.

Also, Jordan's fantasy race the Aiel seem to be a race of Mary Sues. They can out-fight, out-hunt and out-run normal humans. Their customs are deemed superior they look down their noses at everyone else. The Aiel annoy me to the very core, as Jordan seemed to have created this unbelievable race to serve Jordan's messiah-ish character Rand.

There are some other ick moments in this book for me. Jordan clearly seems to be setting up Rand to become some sort of fantasy Polygamist ala Heinlein. Ick. Also there is a strange element of humiliating powerful women which Heinlein seems to enjoy. Women are often spanked or 'thrashed' and male characters aren't. Also, he creates situations where characters are forced to do humiliating things such as.... The trio of former aes sidai forced to laundry, fetch, and clean for the general as 'punishment.' It seems a bit petty giving the characters lives are in danger.

This was an entertaining novel, but the mary-suism really needs to be dialed down. 3 stars.

Wheel of time Audio.......2007-04-05

I actually was already a big fan of the book series, but these audio versions are extremly well done also, with very good narration and quality. Much better than most audiobooks I have tried in the past. Most importantly they are unabridged, which is very important with a story this complex. I was extremely happy with this product.

Teaching K-12 Schools: A Reflective Action Approach (4th Edition)

Average customer rating:

Teaching K-12 Schools: A Reflective Action Approach (4th Edition)
Judy W. Eby , Adrienne L. Herrell , and Michael L. Jordan
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Pedagogy | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Vocational Guidance | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Education | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Nonfiction Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books

Look Inside Reference Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books

All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Business & Investing | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Nonfiction | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books

Professional | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 013119111X

Book Description

Well known for its emphasis on reflection, this very accessible K-12 general methods book has updated its model for reflective planning in teaching to better illustrate the connection between planning and professional standards. In addition to reflective teaching, this edition explores classroom management, diversity, standards, curriculum and lesson planning, active and authentic learning, technology in education, assessment, and working in the school community. General K-12 Inservice Teachers.

Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3rd Edition) (50 Teaching Strategies Series)

Average customer rating:

Practical for Secondary Teachers
actually helpful for teachers
intellsabby
every esl teacher need this
Excellent for ELL in Elementary

Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners (3rd Edition) (50 Teaching Strategies Series)
Adrienne L. Herrell , and Michael L. Jordan
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Pedagogy | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Linguistics | Words & Language | Reference | Subjects | Books

Vocational Guidance | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Education | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Nonfiction Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books

Look Inside Reference Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books

All Titles | Qualifying Textbooks - Fall 2007 | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 013199266X

Book Description

The third edition of Fifty Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners includes a rich assortment of practical features to support teachers as they meet some of the more daunting challenges of the 21st century classroom. All of the strategies in this book are aligned to the TESOL standards and have been field-tested in diverse classrooms. Each strategy includes a brief explanation, step-by-step instructions in how to plan and use the strategy and two classroom scenarios demonstrating how the strategy can be adapted for different grade levels and content areas. A new unique DVD included in the back of the text illustrates select strategies being used in a classroom dominated by English learners. After the demonstration lesson, one of the authors interviews the teacher for insights into how the lesson was planned and the teacher's reasons for choosing the strategy. The strategies include planning approaches, strategies for improving student involvement, vocabulary knowledge, and comprehension.. Organized into five sections which flow easily from theory and planning, through learner involvement and vocabulary building, to increasing comprehension. Numerous strategies in the theoretical overview section, plus suggestions for assessment integrated into many strategies in other sections. Provides a repertoire of non-traditional assessment ideas such as anecdotal records, performance samples, and portfolios. Integrates material on the use of educational technology such as the internet, visual aids, etc. Includes thorough, concise summary of relevant research from Krashen, Cummins, Terrell, Swain, Asher, and others. For Educators.

Customer Reviews:

Practical for Secondary Teachers.......2007-06-27

This book was worth the money. It is appropriate for secondary teachers (and many things out there are geared more toward elementary). It has a brief introduction to the theory behind the text in the beginning and then the rest is pratctical, skill-based lessons/activites for English Language Learners. As a language arts teacher, my only minor disappointment was that some of the lessons are geared more toward general content areas like social studies and science, but there is still plenty of good stuff for me to use.

actually helpful for teachers.......2007-03-29

As an ESL teacher, I find this book actually to be useful for my grad school class and my own practice. Pretty happy with the purchase.

intellsabby.......2007-03-11

This book is a step by step technique just as the title states. Great for any student teacher that needs a clear visual explanation on how to help ell's. For already teachers in the field it is a good refence book to help them focus on how other techniques can be applicable to thier lesson planning.

every esl teacher need this.......2007-01-19

This book is well organized and coordinated with tesol objectives. Very user friendly, this is a must have resource for all ages.

Excellent for ELL in Elementary.......2006-06-15

I found this book had great strategies to apply in an elementary setting for all my students.

The Shadow Rising: Book Four of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)

Average customer rating:

Not Free SF Reader
One of the Best of the Series
Love the series
a good read
Love the books, love the reader on cds.

The Shadow Rising: Book Four of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

Epic | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Books on CD | Audiobooks | Formats | Books

Look Inside Fiction Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books

Look Inside Science Fiction & Fantasy Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 159397535X
Release Date: 2004-10-21

Book Description

The seals of Shayol Ghul are weak now, and the Dark One reaches out in The Shadow Rising, book four of the Wheel of Time, as The Shadow is rising to cover humankind. In the Stone of Tear, the Lord Dragon considers his next move. It will be something no one expects, not the Black Ajah, not Tairen nobles, not Aes Sedai, not Egwene or Elayne or Nynaeve. Against the Shadow rising stands the Dragon Reborn....

Customer Reviews:

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Rand is now super scary guy. Generally, a woman named Selene is going to be super scary girl. In this case, yep. She is one of the Forsaken. Whines quite a bit less than the rest of the women they have to put up with in this story, too.

Perrin and Faile go back home to beastie's town, and the Aes Sedai politics get violent.

One of the Best of the Series.......2007-07-22

This book is one of Robert Jordan's crowning achievements. This is the best book of the series and one of the most important. My favorite character is Perrin and in this book he gives a lot of coverage for Perrin. It is one of the most important because this book has where Perrin becomes a lord and Rand becomes He Who Comes With the Dawn. This has to be the most funny of any of the books (if they can be called funny) because of the Faile-Perrin interactions. (Dry humor maybe). I have read this book ten+ times and every time I get something new out of it. If you are willing to read a longer book this may become one of your favorites. Though I do admit that the parts when the women are in Tanchico are some of the most boring parts in the entire series and I am guilty of skipping over them. If you like Perrin, Rand, Faile, Avienda, Egwene, or Mat, then this is a great book for you.

Love the series.......2007-07-19

This is my cup of tea! I listened to the audio version and am delighted to finally have the book. My imagination is smiling!

a good read.......2007-06-13

I am working to read the entire series. These are well written books that are a joy to read. It does help to read them in order. I have read several of the series and they are all great. The writing is really good and the style remains the same through out the series.

Love the books, love the reader on cds. .......2007-05-27

Have read every book of Robert Jordan's and one by one am collecting the audio cds. So far all the books are read by the same person and it is an easy voice to listen to.

A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, Book 7)

Average customer rating:

Better then reading the book
Not Free SF Reader
The best WoT book since the first one
Great Series
Will this ever end....?

A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, Book 7)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Epic | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 1593979762
Release Date: 2006-10-31

Amazon.com

Robert Jordan has created a rich and intricate tapestry of characters in his Wheel of Time series. In this seventh volume, Rand al'Thor--the Dragon Reborn--draws ever closer to the Last Battle as a stifling heat grips the world.

Book Description

In this volume, Elayne, Aviendha, and Mat come ever closer to the bowl ter'angreal that may reverse the world's endless heat wave and restore natural weather. Egwene begins to gather all manner of women who can channel-Sea Folk, Windfinders, Wise Ones, and some surprising others. And above all, Rand faces the dread Forsaken Sammael, in the shadows of Shadar Logoth, where the blood-hungry mist, Mashadar, waits for prey.

Customer Reviews:

Better then reading the book.......2007-09-10

I really enjoy RJ's work, but I, like many others wonder why he needs to repeat himself over and over. Or give us every single detail about even things that are not all that important. Myself, I really hope that there is only one book left and that RJ finishes it soon. And I pray that Kate Reading and Michael Kramer are still doing the unabridged audio CDs then too.

Both Kate Reading and Michael Ramer, the narrators in this book on CD do a wonderful job. Both do a brilliant job of instilling life into the words written by Jordan that you don't actually mind too much when things repeated needlessly by the author. Each narrator's voice add rich dimension to each character so that you can keep track with ease who is saying what while retaining the intended point of view in the written text.

The plot, as many other's have already reviewed doesn't move very fast in some sections and in the head, you are left wondering, why wasn't book 6 and 7 just made into one book and some of the needless stuff left out. We have enough character and plots/sub plots to last for the rest of the books. RJ doesn't need to add in more, but he does (Not only in this book but in the coming books).

Some things I liked:
Matt being chased by a queen of things as a play-toy
Nynaeve getting over her block
Lan's return to Nynaeve
Nynaeve and Lan's marriage - through really I would have liked to have more details about what happened during the actual `wedding' aboard the seafolk ship and what vows made/etc.

Some things I didn't like:
Faile's temper and how Perrin reacts with this slow wittedness that borders on stupid at times. Yes, yes, big strong guy, doesn't like to hurt people, likes to think things out. Joy to you, but when is he going to learn that his wife wants him to have a bit of a temper around her. Show her, who's boss, etc. Get a little rough with her, she won't break.

Elayne and Nynaeve's childish behaviors. Infact all the women seem to have this, almost foolish notation that they are always right even when it's proven they are not. Nynaeve was head of the women's circle back home. Elayne is supposed to be the daughter hair. These women are not children. Both should have learned, if not before the books started, then by now that everyone makes mistakes and that when you do the best thing to do is make amends and get on with life.

Anything with Shaido(spelling) these people are annoying and really don't seem to be doing anything with the over all plot. If RJ plans to make these the group that survice the last battle, I'm going to be really annoyed. Many of the Aes Sedai are the same way, why the heck are we bothering with all these subplots that don't seem to do anything at all.

And I'm starting to get annoyed without knowing certain things that would be good to know while being subjected to meaningless details about what people are wearing when we won't be seeing them again or if we do they are wearing something else that we get to hear about again.

With the books on CD, all those little details that can be really annoying while reading are far more tolerable. Names and places are easier to keep track of, at least for me. Pop in the CD, listen while you drive, workout, or doing yard work without all that worry about.. "is this the same person from earlier, darn I can't remember how her/his name was spelled"

I have all but book 8 and 9 on CD and prefer this media for enjoying RJ's work above any other. When I can find 8 and 9 I'll buy those as well. I strongly recommend listening to all the UNABRIDGED books on CD vs reading them

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Rand has to fight a Forsaken he has fought before, who, in good supervillain fashion, just won't stay down.

A quest is also required to do something about the nasty weather that the evil Dark Lord has chosen to inflict upon them.

Aes Sedai politics continues to be a pain in the arse for a lot of people.

The best WoT book since the first one.......2007-03-13

The Wheel of Time series is doubtless epic in its proportions. In this volume (Book 7), our main characters are split into three basic storylines: 1. Mat, Nynaeve, and Elayne search for the magical artifact that can control the weather; 2. Rand, with the help of Perrin, reasserts himself as leader in Caemlyn and Carhein while plotting the death of the Forsaken Sammael; 3. Egwene, newly raised as leader of the rebel Aes Sedai, navigates the politics of her position. A dedicated reader of the series would cynically point out that this plot summary is, in fact, identical to that of Book 6. Fortunately for readers of Book 7, the problem lies with Book 6 - the slowest moving book of the series and one of the most painful to read. By comparison, Book 7 is a svelte 850 pages, and has more action and resolutions than Books 5 and 6 combined.

To be blunt, Book 7 is the story that Book 6 should have been. In fact, it starts with a retelling of the climactic battle of Book 6, told from the point of view of one group of Baddies, the Shaido. Rand then has to repair the damage done by this battle and by his kidnapping - damage to his reputation and to his authority (a new queen has herself crowned in his absence). Jordan then deftly interweaves multiple storylines, and we finally get some resolutions that we've been waiting for since the beginning of Book 6. Naturally, new complications are added, and some new characters, including a wise old Aes Sedai long thought to be dead (who tries to take Rand under her wing). The Seanchan make an apocalyptic return, and the strange behaviour of the Sea Folk is dealt with. We get to see into the minds of some of the Bad Guys as well, including chapters dedicated to Galina (the Aes Sedai leading the kidnapping of Rand), Moghedien (after her escape), and Alviarin and Elaida in Tar Valon.

Naturally there are some complaints, as there would have to be with a book this long and a plot this complex. Even I, who have read all the previous books recently (in the past year), find that I'm losing track of people and events. The standard complaint of pacing comes up in several Amazon reviews, but I find this book moves along at a good clip with lots of action. There is still the problem of some characters acting in ways that are obviously against their self-interest (Elayne and Nynaeve are particularly annoying). But all-in-all, this is the best book since the very first one. Sure, these plotlines should all have been ersolved in Book 6 instead, but that's a criticism for the previous book.

Great Series.......2007-02-07

I can't wait for the next book to come out. I wish this series would move faster though.

Will this ever end....?.......2006-12-22

I admit that I'm addicted - despite the s.l.o.w. progress, constant female bickering, and frequent fashion details. I want to see how this dang series ends...will it?

This particular installment of the Dragon et. al. left me feeling underwhelmed. The ending was a disappointment, but I'll press on and order book 8.

The Eye of the World: Book One of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)

Average customer rating:

Cool book, feels like you're in another world
Great Book, fast delivery
enjoyable start
An excellent start....
An Epic Fantasy

The Eye of the World: Book One of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

Dark | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Books on CD | Audiobooks | Formats | Books

Look Inside Fiction Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books

Look Inside Science Fiction & Fantasy Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1593974329

Book Description

In one short decade, Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time has become the bestselling American fantasy series of all time-comparable in depth and scope to J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary trilogy, The Lord of The Rings. Now, the first two titles in the series, The Eye of the World and The Great Hunt, are available unabridged on CD.In the THE EYE OF THE WORLD three young friends; Rand, Matt and Perrin are attacked by subhuman monsters,bestial Trollocs. With the help of Lady Moiraine, an Aes Sedai, a woman who can wield the One Power and her Warder, Lan--the young boys flee their homeland. But they are pursued relentlessly by the forces of the evil Dark One--and begin an adventure across an imaginative, fantastical world of strange wonders and deadly horror--where goodness stands on the brink of destruction--for the Wheel of Time is weaving a web in the pattern of ages, a web to entangle the world.

Customer Reviews:

Cool book, feels like you're in another world.......2007-10-14

At times while reading this book, I felt like I was actually with the heroes. There are some cheesy points though, semi-direct quotes from Star Wars, Shakespeare, and the Bible make Jordan's world seem too close to home. The humor and thrill of the adventure make those semi-quotes much more forgiveable. The writing is so descriptive, that I don't think the screen adaptation is going to be very difficult to write. This novel isn't perfect, but it's worth checking out. I understand why so many fans miss Jordan.

Great Book, fast delivery.......2007-10-11

Just as ordered. The book was well packed and in good shape. Let the reading begin.

enjoyable start.......2007-10-11

Very enjoyable high fantasy story about three boys who are forced to leave their village by the forces of evil which are pursuing them.

When I started 'Eye of the World' and the plot became clear I was rolling my eyes a bit - not another "save the world from the Dark Lord" book -hasn't that been done to death already? But I found myself getting caught up in the story. Jordan has done a good job in world building, although I think he introduces too much backstory too quickly. The first few chapters take a lot of digesting. Also I had heard that Jordan has a problem concluding plots so I was expecting an ending and not a conclusion. The ending was abrupt, but it was satisfying, although obviously setting up for the next in the series. On the merits of "Eye of the World' I am ready to go on to the next book, but I am a little afraid; everything I've heard says that the first few books are good but that they really go downhill after that, and nothing gets resolved (and may never since Jordan recently died).

An excellent start...........2007-10-01

to a captivating series. The audiobook is well done with readings by kate reading and michael kramer.

An Epic Fantasy.......2007-09-20

Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World, part of the Wheel of Time series, is an epic fantasy. He creates a Tolkien-ish world, full of strange creatures. Rand, a simple farm boy from an out-of-the-way village believes most of those creatures to be travelers' tales, until about 100 of them attack his village. With the help of Lady Moiraine and her companion Lan, they defeat the minotaur-like Trollocs, and their leader, and evil Myrddraal. Rand and his two friends are forced to flee the village, with Trollocs hunting them down on the orders of the Dark One. Moiraine reveals herself as an Aes Sedai, with strange and powerful magical abilities. She uses her amazing magic to get them away from the Trollocs, while Lan helps with his own fighting powers. He is her Warder, one of many mythical fighters sworn to protect a certain Aes Sedai. They journey through a land full of perils, to discover why the Dark One is after Rand and his friends.

This book has filled me with delight, as it is so well described. I might as well have been there, pushing my way through the crowded streets of Caemlyn, or riding as fast as I could to get away from the Trollocs. I am already reading the prequel, then I'll move on to the 9+ books that follow The Eye of the World. If you enjoyed Tolkien, or any other typical fantasy book, you will like this one. The traditional band of good guys, pursued by the servants of some evil guy, combined with some of the best wording and use of magic I have ever read, really makes this book hard to put down. I find myself reading late into the night, even when I am drop-dead exhausted, just because I want to know what happens next. This is a must-read for readers who enjoy fantasy.

Ava W.
Grade 6
Ms. Kawatachi

The Great Hunt: Book Two of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)

Average customer rating:

Not Free SF Reader
Really enjoyed
JmeascsKeinnon
Entertaining with some jarring moments
Good, bloated fantasy

The Great Hunt: Book Two of 'The Wheel of Time' (Wheel of Time)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

Dark | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Books on CD | Audiobooks | Formats | Books

Look Inside Fiction Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1593974337

Book Description

n one short decade, Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time has become the bestselling American fantasy series of all time-comparable in depth and scope to J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary trilogy, The Lord of The Rings. Now, the first two titles in the series, The Eye of the World and The Great Hunt, are available unabridged on CD.For centuries traveling gleemen have told the tales of "The Great Hunt of the Horn." Now the horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. Rand al'Thor, the farmboy who is thought to be the Dragon Reborn -- the leader long prophesied to save the world, but in the process will destroy it; the savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him -- refuses to accept his fate.But Rand cannot escape his power. For when the horn is stolen along with a dagger from the terrible ruins of Shadar Logoth, Rand is drawn into the hunt. For if he does not, his oldest friend, Matt, will die.As Rand, Perrin, Egwene and Nynaeve track the horn and dagger they enter a world stranger than time itself. Meanwhile the Dark One is stirring in Shayol Ghul. The Dark One wants the horn. The Dark One wants Rand.

Customer Reviews:

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

A couple of threads to this book. The party involved in going after the magical Horn of Valere, which the bad guys have nicked.

The females have to go and deal with the serpentine and savage politics of the sorceress types of the Aes Sedai, at their base, win the argument there, and stay alive.

Rand, by the end, is definitely not your rural village kid anymore.

Really enjoyed.......2007-07-29

I really enjoyed this book. This is the first type of fantasy books i have ever read and i really like it. This series was recommended to me by a friend and absolutely love it! Was very hard to put down.

JmeascsKeinnon.......2007-06-18

THis book is just great. The horn of Valere is stolen from fal Dara by Myrrdraal and something else...something even more powerful than a myrddraal, more deadly, more dangerous. Together, Rand, Lord Agelmar, Loial, and a handful of soldiers go to retrieve the horn. Rand meets Selene, a mysterious woman who appears to them in a world that could only be reached by one touching the One Power. however, she says she isn't Aes Sedai, and shows as much contempt for those so-called "Tar Valon witches" as for the Dark One himself. So who is she? I'll let you figure that out for yourselves. While Rand is busy meeting her, Egwene and Nynaeve set out for the White Tower, meeting Elayne and Min, minor characters in the Eye of the World. Their adventures lead them to a people more wicked then they had every dreamed possible; and also the discovery that the Black Ajah really exists.

However, the Wheel of Time also has its faults, like every book published.

Here are a few that i find particularly annoying.

. Characters can hardly think a sentence with out adding a, "Light!" or a, "Burn me/her!" or a, "Blood and ashes!",occasionaly a "Blood and Bloody ashes." At first i just found it amusing, but as the series progress these phrases start to appear at least once on every single page. Yes, annoying, repetetive, irritating...you get the point.

. Men, especially, Rand, are such fools. Are they always falling for woman merely because she looks good? It seems so. Rand moons after selene because, well, "Light, but she's beautiful." Sames for Egwene to Galad, "Light, he's so beautiful." Ugh! it's enough to drive one crazy, the way R. J makes such a point of this. Oh, well, the books already published, though.

Now, since i went through the negatives, i'd better do the credits, too. As follows...

. Cliff hanger on almost every chapter.

. New magical things, surprising and creative.

The Wheel of Time is a series worth its weight in gold. To read one book is like entering a whole new world, filled with prophesy, adventure, and plenty of magic; to read the next is like to live in that world, experience it for oneself. Robert Jordan is an exceptional and extraordinary writer; I highly recommend his books to anyone willing to get addicted to series.

Entertaining with some jarring moments.......2007-04-13

I found this version to be well done. The readers were dynamic, and seldom boring in tone. My one big issue with the presentation is the change on certain chapters to a different reader. Each of the two readers remain consistant in their seperate chapters with the pronuonciation of characters names and the names of places. However, the readers are not consistant with each other. This makes for some confusing moments as you try to figure out that a character is talking about the same thing/person/place that was being talked about just a chapter before. Someone who has read the series in paperback will have less of an issue, but I could see more problems for someone who is just being introduced to this book.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this audiobook. I have read all of Jordan's Wheel of Time series available, and this is an excellent presentation of his work in The Great Hunt. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good audiobook.

Good, bloated fantasy.......2007-03-30

The Great Hunt continues the saga of Rand al'Thor and his teen cronies as they search for the 'horn of valere' a mythic relic reputed to bring dead heroes back to life. Along the way, the group gets split up, several new characters are added, and revelations about Rand and his role in the upcoming battle unfolds.

I liked the Great Hunt more than the Wheel of time. The characters are slightly better written, more mature, and I liked the Seanchan. I also liked fewer dream sequences than the first and fewer appearances from the "I'm so eeeeeeevilll..." villain, Shai'tan.

Negatives: I admit I found Rand a bit tedious, though. Must every female character find him hot? Perhaps a bit of Mary-Suism there. The parts with the wookie-like Loial just held no interest for me. Also the Ais Sidai are quite stereotyped: all browns are nerdy introspective people, all reds are man-hating women, all greens idealistic.. A little too cliche for my tastes. Also, I fail to see the attraction as to why so many otherwise normal intelligent people would choose to be dark friends. The author fails to show what enticements/rewards the 'dark lord' offers for the service. Instead we see darkfriends hurt humiliated and abused. I ended up feeling sorry for most of them, which is not, I think what the author intended. Also, I think Paddon Faine has run his course, at least for this reader.

4 stars. Good. Could still use some editing and a few less characters.

Lord Of Chaos: Book six of The Wheel of time (Wheel of Time)

Average customer rating:

RIP Jordan
Not Free SF Reader
I've had all I can stand...
Spinning the Wheel of Time
3.5 stars and downhill from here: be forewarned

Lord Of Chaos: Book six of The Wheel of time (Wheel of Time)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

Epic | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Books on CD | Audiobooks | Formats | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1593976836
Release Date: 2005-07-28

Book Description

The sixth audio volume of the bestselling Wheel of Time series is now available on unabridged cd
In this sequel to the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Fires of Heaven, we plunge again into Robert Jordan’s extraordinarily rich, totally unforgettable world. As the Wheel turns the winds of fate roil across the land. Rand al ‘Thor struggles to unite the nations for the Last Battle when the Dark One will break free into the world to spring the snares laid by the immortal forsaken for unwary humankind. The White Tower in Tar Valon, under the Amyrlin Elaida, has decided that Rand must be controlled immediately. Drought and summer heat linger into winter and Nynaeve al'Meara and Elayne, the daughter-heir of Andor, begin in a desperate search for the fabled ter’angreal that may enable them to restore normal weather conditions.

Customer Reviews:

RIP Jordan.......2007-09-17

RIP Robert Jordan aka James Oliver Rigney, Jr. Too bad you couldn't finish the series.

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

The Dark Lord guy stirs the pot a bit.

Rand also gets fed up with the sexist sorceresses and says, hey, you blokes can do magic too if you can, and establishes his own band of magic wielders with Mazrim Taim to lead them.

The females get upset at this threat to their power, and come after Rand.

Yet another power base, that of the army of religious fanatics also comes more into play.

I've had all I can stand..........2007-07-21

The rampant mary-suism, the perfect (and morally superior) aiel, the spanking the lectures from Rand and the wise ones, and the sister-wives have at last done me in. I liked this series at first because the characters were small town kids setting off on adventures. Suddenly they are all uber-powerful super-teens who boss around people twice their age. They are all beautiful, wise, and eternally youthful of face. Everyone who is anyone is about 20 years old. The 20 year olds can wield weapons like veterans twice their age. The female characters are almost universally 'the most powerful the tower/wise ones' have ever seen. Rand laments the deaths of female chararacters and yet persists in having a female honor guard and three girlfriends. Totally inconsistant with his upbringing. The sister wife thing... Yeek...Total guy fantasy. No self-respecting woman let alone a queen would agree to 'share' her man with two other women... Women don't share very easily I don't care how close they are. There is jealousy and hurt, and lack of equality.

Towards the end of this one I began to loathe Rand's character. He is supercillious and annoying.

1 star.

Spinning the Wheel of Time.......2007-05-25

I continue to enjoy the Wheel of Time series and they do not seem to get boring like other series. I have listened to them all and everyone has an exciting plot with stunning twists. Now if I could make it through them all that would be a challange.

3.5 stars and downhill from here: be forewarned.......2007-04-25

This is book 6 of the 12-book Wheel of Time series (book 12 will be released in 2008 or 2009, depending upon the author's health and ability to write -- he has a serious blood disease). Each of the previous volumes weighed in at 750-900+ pages paperback as do the ones that follow, and this one is also no afternoon read. Worse yet, it changes the pace and focus of the story.

After learning his identity and embracing his destiny, Rand al'Thor the messiah figure and primary character in the story slows down. Instead of seeking to conquer the rest of the continent after his successful campaigns to date, he tries to hold what he has while the nations he has not conquered are thrown into chaos. He does, however, establish the Black Tower -- the yin to the yang of White Tower.

The other villagers who left Rand's hometown with him are the primary foci of this tale as Nynaeve makes tremendous discoveries and Egwene's life changes momentously, setting up the White Tower/Rebel Aes Sedai thread that pervades books 7-11.

Ultimately, however, both changes (focus, pacing) are negative: the story slows from the breakneck adventure of books 1-5 as Robert Jordan sets the stage for the remaining volumes. But those volumes are even slower, longer and less interesting: book 7 introduces yet more plotlines that bog down the story, in book 8 Jordan adds a new capture-and-rescue issue that takes until book 11 to get sorted out with no significant advancement of the overall plotline despite about 500 pages devoted to it. Worse yet, book 10 consists of 800+ pages of day-in-the-life updates on the characters with nearly no plot movement.

The end of Lord of Chaos is explosive and thrilling, fully worthy of the previous entries. But it engenders a false hope that the next volumes would build upon the momentum. They don't. Instead, the series wallows as Jordan concentrates too much on peripheral plotlines, devotes far too little attention to Rand, and increases the cast of characters beyond belief. Book 11 starts setting up the end-game, but it's a lot to ask for a clean and complete ending to this series in book 12.

Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time, Book 11)

Average customer rating:

book 12 of wot series
What happens now?
Captivating!
More enjoyable that past few
Stop before you Start

Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time, Book 11)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

Epic | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Science Fiction | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Books on CD | Audiobooks | Formats | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1593977654
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Amazon.com

About the Author
Robert Jordan lives in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a graduate of the Citadel.

Amazon.com Exclusive Content

Amazon.com's Significant Seven
Robert Jordan kindly agreed to take the life quiz we like to give to all our authors: the Amazon.com Significant Seven.

Q: What book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: The King James version of the Bible. That seems a cliche, but I can't think of any other book that has had as large an impact in shaping who I am.

Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD, and one DVD--what are they?
A: The one book would be whatever book I was currently writing. I mean, I hate falling behind in the work. The one CD would contain the best encyclopedia I could find on desert island survival. The DVD would contain as much of Beethoven, Mozart, and Duke Ellington as I could cram onto it.

Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: It's hard to think of one since I am genetically incapable of lying to women and that takes out 52% of the population right there.

Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: Any place that has my computer, a CD player for music, a comfortable chair that won't leave me with a backache at the end of a long day, and very little interruption.

Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: He kept trying to get better at it.

Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: My wife before anybody else on earth living or dead. That's a no-brainer.

Q: If you could have one superpower what would it be?
A: That depends. If I'm feeling altruistic, it would be the ability to heal anything with a touch, if that can be called a superpower. If I'm not feeling very altruistic, it would be the ability to read other people's minds, to finally be able to get to the bottom of what they really mean and what their motivations are.

See all books in the Wheel of Time series.

Book Description

The Wheel of Time turns, and Robert Jordan gives us the eleventh volume of his extraordinary masterwork of fantasy that has captured the imagination of millions.... The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths, and it seems as though reality itself has become unstable: All are signs of the imminence of Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, when Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the Dark One as humanity's only hope. But Rand dares not fight until he possesses all the surviving seals on the Dark One's prison and has dealt with the Seanchan, who threaten to overrun all nations this side of the Aryth Ocean and increasingly seem too entrenched to be fought off. But his attempt to make a truce with the Seanchan is shadowed by treachery that may cost him everything. Whatever the price, though, he must have that truce. And he faces other dangers. There are those among the Forsaken who will go to any length to see him dead--and the Black Ajah is at his side...... Unbeknownst to Rand, Perrin has made his own truce with the Seanchan. It is a deal made with the Dark One, in his eyes, but he will do whatever is needed to rescue his wife, Faile, and destroy the Shaido who captured her. Among the Shaido, Faile works to free herself while hiding a secret that might give her her freedom or cause her destruction. And at a town called Malden, the Two Rivers longbow will be matched against Shaido spears. Fleeing Ebou Dar through Seanchan-controlled Altara with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat attempts to court the woman to whom he is half-married, knowing that she will complete that ceremony eventually. But Tuon coolly leads him on a merry chase as he learns that even a gift can have deep significance among the Seanchan Blood, and what he thinks he knows of women is not enough to save him. For reasons of her own, which she will not reveal until a time of her choosing, she has pledged not to escape, but Mat still sweats whenever there are Seanchan soldiers near. Then he learns that Tuon herself is in deadly danger from those very soldiers. To get her to safety, he must do what he hates worse than work...... In Caemlyn, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert what seems a certain civil war should she win the crown...... In the White Tower, Egwene struggles to undermine the sisters loyal to Elaida from within...... The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes. Even the White Tower itself is no longer a place of safety. Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph.

Customer Reviews:

book 12 of wot series.......2007-10-22

I have been recently introduced to the WOT series and was sad to hear of robert jordens death. In reading blogs from his wife and family, Robert jorden told the book 12 ending to them and they stated tehy would finish book 12. the site is [...] for those interested in reading up on his wifes blogs.

What happens now?.......2007-10-06

Spent the summer deeply immersed in this series. Ran out to buy the next before I finished the last. Really hooked. Now what happens? No more Robert Jordan. This last one may not have been the best, but I'm really disappointed that we may never find out what happens to all those really great characters.....

Captivating!.......2007-10-03

This book as well as all the others in this series are captivating and great beyond an explanation.

More enjoyable that past few.......2007-10-01

It was great to read this book and realize that there is still a lot of life in Robert Jordan's writing. This book reignited the passion with this series that was kind of lost in the last two or three volumes. Clearly, there is a direction in which all the various plot lines are going and you can start seeing the convergence occuring as the world is preparing for "the last battle".

The world of The Wheel of Time was large and complex from the beginning. In this volume there are still many, many events that are going on and many of the various players are present and active. Several sub stories are reaching their climaxes or resolutions. For instance, Perrin succeeds in his attempt to rescue Faile and incidently we learn of the fall of the Shaido and at least one of the Black Ajah. This is accomplished with the help of the Seanchan who are turning in front of our eyes from this nameless, faceless, militaristic society into another group of people and fighters who will ultimately join Rand.

Mat and Tuon continue their bickering engagement and this lines comes to a close with the escape of the party from Seanchan lands and the revelation of Mat's skills as a general. Tuon learns to appreciate more of his qualities while resolving her own position and taking control of her part of the world - in WOT terms, taking off her veil.

Elaine's story is also resolved. She has her own set of complications to deal with and there is a fair amount of humor in how her pregnancy is being depicted. Egwene is given a brief stint in the book and her story continues to evolve, but at least this time she finds outwho her betrayer was and is making solid progress inside the White Tower. And so it goes.

It is clear that threads of the story are being wrapped up. It is also becoming clear how some of the storyline will evolve towards the end and several of the prophecies that get repeated on occasion as they are spoken in a riddle will get resolved.

Even though this is a large book of over 850 pages, there is not enough room for everyone so we see very little of Aviendha, Min, and several others. Hopefully, the twelfth volume will do more of the same and resolve more of the plots.

There were several area that are poorly done, in my opinion. We know that the Last Battle is coming and omens are appearing, but does it really need to be something as hackneyed as someone coughing up beetles as his insides are devoured? Much more original was the scene of the village of dead people, or the changes in the castles... Another poor choice was Rand's lose of his hand. Maybe because Robert Jordan saw Return of the Empire again?

I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down until it was completed. I certainly hope the next and final volume will be just as compelling. Unfortunately, there are rumors that Mr. Jordan has recently died so I am not sure who will finish the story and how long it will take to complete. Nonetheless, I will read it when/if it comes out.

Stop before you Start.......2007-09-26

Robert Jordan has passed away, so those of you who have read the 11 books in the series will never see it completed by Mr. Jordan. He was at work on the 12th and not final book of the series when he died. I guess it is possible that another author might take up the mantle to finish up the series. Mr. Jordan seemed unlikely to ever to do it himself. I did not care for this long rambling series, but I did like Jordan's writing and his imagination. This seems to be a rough patch for fantasy writers the past few years, David Gemmell, Angus Wells and Robert Jordan to name a few well known to have passed on.

The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, Book 3)

Average customer rating:

Not Free SF Reader
definately read it if you liked the first 2 books
JmeascsKeinnon
Filler, characters lack emotional depth...
The Series Continues to Improve

The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, Book 3)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Macmillan Audio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

Epic | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Fantasy | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Subjects | Books

General | Books on CD | Audiobooks | Formats | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 1593975317
Release Date: 2004-11-04

Book Description

In book three of the Wheel of Time series, The Dragon Reborn is the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it. The savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him is on the run from his destiny.

Customer Reviews:

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Rand now has his mojo going on. Therefore, he thinks he has a shot at doing over one of the demon lord types.

Along with Moraine, he travels to Tear, because, well, a magic sword never hurt anyone's credibility if you draw it in a big showy stunt and win a fight, even with help.

This allows him to start establishing a serious political power base.

definately read it if you liked the first 2 books.......2007-05-25

Though the story did not progress nearly as fast in The Dragon Reborn as it did in The Eye of the World or The Great Hunt, I have to say that this was a fast and enjoyable read as there was lots of great character development. If you enjoyed the first two books, this one will not disappoint.

JmeascsKeinnon.......2007-05-18

The Dragon Reborn is a GREAT book!

I just loved this book when i read it! I especially liked what went on with Nynaeve and the other two, hunting the Black Ajah and all. I also liked the parts that mentioned the Aile. the Aile seem to be more active in this book. finally they stop staring at their thumbs in the Waste and venture out to DO something! The last three chapters are non-stop action!

In the beginning, Rand runs away, believing that if he can just touch Callandor he will know if he is truly the Dragon Reborn, as the Prophecies say only the D.R. shall be able to weild the sword. I'm glad Moirane is back in the book; she goes off with Perrin and Loial and her faithful Warder to hunt Rand down. And while that happens, Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne face punishment at the White Tower for running off without permission. They are also are given a secret task; to hunt down Liandrin and the other Black Ajah. And what is Rand doing while all this is going on? killing people for their horses! He himself is seldom mentioned in the book, which i think is a real bummer. Also, there are some surprising changes to the story, mainly concerning Ba'alzomon and the Aile.

But The Dragon Reborn has it's faults, too, as in every book.

First of all, the romance is inevitable, which, for an 11 yr. old reader, can be QUITE annoying. Can't Jordan make up his mind about who loves who? It seems that when every young man leaves one pretty teenage-20 yr. girl, another comes along to replace the first. Egwene falls for Galad and Rand. Min bats calf eyes at Rand. Elayne wants Rand. And Rand falls for all three of them. Also, there is Perrin and Faile, and Nynaeve and Lan, and Gawyn's "tragic" love for Ewene. HONESTLY!

Second, as I said(typed) before, Rand hardly appears in the book, except for his usual battle with Ba'alzomon.

Third, Robert Jordan does write LONG books!

But really, if you love to read about FANTASY, EPIC, ADVENTURE AND GREAT CHARACTERS, this is the book for you!

Filler, characters lack emotional depth..........2007-05-10

I've been struggling to complete the Dragon Reborn,and I'm finding it tedious.. Mostly because nothing really happens. The novel is split between three groups: The women: Elayne, Egwene and Nynaeve. Rand and his crew. Perrin, Moraine, the warder Lon and the big wookie-like guy. The chapters bounce from one group to another, with nothing really exciting going on in any of these groups. Wouldn't it be better to focus on one group and have everything happen to them? Why have three little groups and bounce between them like a ping pong ball?

My biggest peeve with Jordan's books is the writing and the characters lack emotional depth. They blush and simper and pull each others hair like 5 year olds. Jordan writes caricatures such as: Nynaeve has a temper, Elayne is the snobby royal heir, Perrin is the careful blacksmith etc. We are then treated to endless descriptions of these characters traits with no growth! Also the characters are mannequin-esque in their realism. There is very little romance, no adult situations, and murder seems to be fine as long as the victim someone you don't like. Real people don't act like this. Real adults, have sex, get into fights, die, get sick, make war, and get jealous. In Jordan-land all this happens behind a big curtain somewhere.

I really like some elements of his writing, but this book has the emotional depth of a fairy tale and felt like filler to me.

The Series Continues to Improve.......2007-03-29

Throughout the first three books of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, the series keeps getting better. The Dragon Reborn is easily the best of the series so far, featuring the best character development, the strongest plot (and plot advancement), the most poignant writing and the snappiest dialog.

Perhaps my favorite part of the Dragon Reborn was the point of view focus shifting away from the increasingly insane Rand Al'Thor, the series' main protagonist, to the characters of Mat Cauthon, Perrin Aybara and Egwene Al'Vere. For those who have never gotten into Rand, the Dragon Reborn will be a delight. Although much of the plot is directed towards Rand, the point of view remains almost uniformly out of Rand's eyes. I have always found Mat and Perrin to be the most likable characters, and that feeling improved steadily throughout the Dragon Reborn. Mat is really evolving into a three-dimensional character instead of the stereotypical rogue role he played in the first two novels of the series. Perrin, who had always been the deepest of the main characters, continues to grow and has become a supremely human character (which is ironic, given some of his abilities). Some of the same character complaints from the previous novels are still present, however. The female characters remain basically identical in personality, though Jordan seems to be working hard to develop each one into a slightly different character.

Although the plot of the Dragon Reborn is not as tightly tuned as that of its predecessor, the Great Hunt, the Dragon Reborn features an interesting story. As Rand travels to Tear to fulfill one of the prophecies of the Dragon, Perrin, Mat, and Egwene all find themselves drawn to Tear for different reasons. Although Perrin's role is basically the same as it was in the previous novels, both Mat and Egwene have been given stories that actually matter to the overall plot of the series and are becoming increasingly important. One problem with the plot, however, is the same as that of the Eye of the World and the Great Hunt. That is, 95% of the book is traveling, and then the book suddenly ends in a hastily written conclusion. It is clear that Jordan enjoys writing how the characters get to where they are going more than what they did when they got there.

Jordan's writing continues to be stellar, albeit repetitive at times. He has a knack for narrative and dialog that few authors of his genre can rival. However, he has become obsessed with repeating the same lines over and over again, such as "the truths an Aes Sedai tells are never the truths you think they are," which he has one character or another repeat countless times throughout each of his novels. Although it can get frustrating at times, the repetitions tend to get lost in the rich storytelling.

It is important to note that with the Dragon Reborn comes the commitment of the Wheel of Time series, which will likely be twelve brick-sized books in length. The first two novels could stand alone and one could certainly read the Great Hunt without reading the Eye of the World. But it would be very difficult to read the Dragon Reborn without reading the preceding novels. For all the criticism of Jordan that he repeatedly summarizes the previous novels in the new ones, he scarcely mentions the events of the previous novels in this one except when they directly affect a characters thoughts or actions.

I cannot recommend the Dragon Reborn and the Wheel of Time series enough. To be fair, I have only read up to the Dragon Reborn at this point, and cannot vouch for what it is to become. But I am astonished at the surprise people seem to express when they complain that this serious has become very long and detail oriented. It is very clear from the first three novels, as excellent as they are, that Jordan is obsessed with minute detail and will not suddenly cut out minor plots to focus solely on the big ones. It is clearly not his nature. So if you have read the first two books in the Wheel of Time series, you should definitely read the Dragon Reborn. If you have not read any yet, you should pick up the Eye of the World safe in the knowledge that the first three books, at least, are among the best fantasy you are ever going to read.

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books