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Summary: A book you truly won't regret reading.
Review: I've read every book in the series so far (up to 7) And while I've not found this book to the best it still far surpasses any of J.R.R Tolkiens books for giving you detailed accounts of what is happening all around. Personnally I felt as though I knew the characters personnally and felt sorry for them at times such as when Perrin was entrapped in the Whitecloak encampment. And when the 3 of them were running from the ghosts lair in Shadar Logoth I could almost feel the fear because it was described so well. Now as I mentioned I don't think it's the BEST book so far..but rather that title would go to the 4th book which has Perrins return to the Two Rivers and Emonds field. The reason for this is it introduces Isam(and Luc) who was mentioned in the 2nd book in one of the many songs and prophecies. So as you can see these books are in-depth and make you feel like the characters are people you've known your entire life. I can say for sure that once you start you won't regret it
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Summary: Easily the single greatest start to a series ever
Review: I began reading this book when it first came out, and I have since read it five more times. I have all the currently published books and as each new one is published, I go back and read all the previous volumes over again. I am constantly amazed at all the connections I missed and foreshadows I failed to recognize until after the events in the later books. I have read Tolkien as well, but I don't feel any need to compare Jordan to him. Each is an excellent writer and continues to entertain millions and bring excitement to them through their books, which is the true focus of writing. I recommend this book to the entire world
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Summary: Jordan has put effort into a vital area
Review: I have so far found this to be a very enjoyable book(I'm onlyon book three at the moment). The main characters are well done, withenough variation to make each one unique. But,the one thing I like the most are the villains. The bad guys are,in my opinion, the best part of most books.Protagonists are usually the same, but not just anyone can create an antagonist you love to hate. I am a huge fan of Tolkien, but the one part I didn't like about his books was that he made the Orcs pushovers in battle. Jordan has done the villlians justice. Myrddraal are cunning and unequaled swordsman. The Forsaken are worthy adversaries with the ability to perform acts of unspeakable black magic. I noticed that in Tolkiens works,the only truely well done enemies were the Nazgul. Robert Jordan has put true thought into a sometimes overlooked area, and I am very greatful for it.
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Summary: Robert Jordan is a master of literature!
Review: Anyone who does not like this series should be drug out into the street and summarily executed. This is the level of awe I have for anyone who can write as well as Mr. Jordan and is an opinion shared by most people who read his books. I would give a limb if I could create such vivid, real characters and juggle the intricate plot and themes with the seamless beauty and ease with which this author does. I have literally read hundreds and hundreds of novels in the realm of fantasy and sci-fi and Jordan easily ranks with the masters. His vision is powerful, his characters have depth, and his story leaves you thirsting for more. The man gives reality a bad name! However, one must be warned the series is quite long and if you are scared by thousands and thousands of pages of reading then don't start with Jordan. I personally find that if you enjoy the writing, the longer the better. I recommend this book to acquaintances, friends, and even foes
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Summary: This is the greatest series known to (wo)man
Review: As soon as you open the cover flap to the first book in the series, 'The Eye of the World', you are immediately transported to another world. This spellbinding world engulfs thought entirely. Do not be surprised if you get next to no sleep when you have an unfinished novel of the series in your posession.
You get to know the characters very well as they go through their lives, and soon enough you begin to feel connections to some of the characters. The characters give their own view on certain happenings in the series, and it makes an interesting twist not to have the entire series singled out on the most important character(s).
If you love fantasy novels, your life will be near complete with any book of the 'Wheel of Time' series by your side
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Summary: Jordon portrays an intricate web of magic and adventure.
Review: Robert Jordon is the most skillful author I have encountered inall of my readings. His words reveal a world that is greatlydifferent from our own. Jordon has a great gift that enables him to present his visions and ideas clearly to others as few authors can. This series is considerably darker than the writings of other authors and, thus, a pleasant change from the predictably happy endings. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys the darker fantasies.
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Summary: The best fantasy volume ever (and I've read a lot of that)
Review: Robert Jordan has created a milestone. The Eye of the World contains everything a great fantasy novel should have. I own many fantasy books, but not a one comes close to The Eye of the World's stature. Anyone who thinks that the Wheel of Time series is going nowhere should read it over again and reevaluate their poor judgement. I own the first three Wheel of Time books, and I'm getting into the second one. And it appears to be getting better every page
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Summary: Perfect??...no, but a lot better than it gets credit for
Review: The reveiws of this book have been black and white. Either you worship it or you dispise it. I count myself as the former, but I don't go so far as to say that it is perfect. Of course it has it's flaws, but what book hasn't? It may be wordy, and it may be addictive, but I'm sure that when Robert Jordan sat down to write this he wasn't thinking of sucking money out of his readers. As for the people who think that nothing has happened in the last four books, well, if you can't handle a little description, then maybe you had better stick to childrens books. (Something funny I noticed: The people complaining about the length of the book have the longest reviews. he he he) Anyway, while I do not believe that it deserves all the heck it gets from critiques, I don't think that it is worth the praise it gets from it's fans either. Yes, it is a captivating series, (I should know, I read the entire series in a month) but you have to remember that however much it seems so, it is not real. Losing touch with reality over a book is not a healthy thing to do. In closing, I would like to say that even though the series had its little quirks and flaws, that doesn't make its good parts any less spectacular. I loved reading it and have repeated the experience 4 times by rereading the entire series.
P.S. After this book, anything else will seem so poorly written you will want to cry.
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Summary: Involving and Interesting
Review: So far in the reviews, many people have likened Jordan's works( I'm speaking for the entire series ) to those of Tolkien orShakespeare. I have found, however, that it surpasses both. At the risk of reviewing another book here I'd like to say that Tolkien was a read for the young, and he is not the Grand Master of Fantasy, but he was the Originator. In LotR, people seemed to suddenly acquire special abilities in the nick of time. In Shakespeare, the tales are full of anecdotes that hold no meaning for today. "I'll not go to the wall for Montague's maidens!" What the hell does that mean? Jordan's series should be what Tolkien or Shakespeare's works are compared to, not the other way around. Jordan's series is a work of wonders that is long and intriguing. I will admit that they can be a bit drug out, but they are still the best reads out there. The reason that Jordan's works will not be remembered as Tolkien's or Shakespeare's are is because they were the only books of their time. If Tolkien had written the LotR last year, instead of while there were no other fantasy books, he would not be as famous as he presently is, nor would Shakespeare's plays stand out against those of Andrew Lloyd Weber or other great playwrights of our times...
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Summary: Ponderous and slow
Review: The series starts with a bang, but deserves to have died an honorable death at the end of volume 3, at which point it becomes very clear that rather than bringing things to a logical conclusion, the author decided to milk as much money from his readers as possible. Whole volumes have now been written in which the plot does not advance one step. I quit reading about two-thirds of the way through volume 5 and any reader with half a brain or with something better to do (like watch the grass grow) has done likewise. Perhaps the most over-rated series in the genre. Doesn't hold a candle to J. R. R. Tolkien
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