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

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Summary: Good but not great
Review: I can't believe the number of 10/10 ratings I have seen regarding this book and the series. I wonder if we as fantasy readers have been starved of good fantasy for so long that we have overreacted to this book. Yes, the book is good; it keeps our attention; it is interesting; the characters are well developed; the plot moves forward. However, this whole series could have been done in 5 books. I heard rumours that the series will go to 13. If that is the case, as much as I have enjoyed reading these books, I don't think I could put myself through that much. However, this book is good enough, JUST good enough to keep me coming back for more - so far

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Summary: A great read. . .
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Though Mr. Jordan tends to suffer from "diareha of the typewriter" he still is able to keep the story interesting, and there is always something happening. Even when the action slows down, you still need to pay attention, because EVERYTHING that is mentioned in this book, from Rand's mild dizzy spells to Mat's stealing of a ruby daggar, will have meaning in the following books of the series. The only problem I find with Jordan's writing is not in this book, but in his series. It is getting way to long, and this makes it hard to keep track of every little detail that Jordan always brings back from past novels. I would only recommend this book and the WHEEL OF TIME series to those readers who don't mind thousands upon thousands of pages to read through. But I would also recommend not starting this novel until after the series is finished, that way you don't have to worry about forgetting anything in the time period it takes for Jordan to produce the next novel of the

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Summary: The best fantasy book!!!!!
Review: For a fantasy buff, this is the book. Its intricate details just suck you in the book. So far this is the best book I have ever read

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Summary: Good as a book, becoming wearisome as a series
Review: First off, let me get one thing clear. Jordan is not JRR Tolkien and Tolkien is not Jordan. Comparing their respective works tends to obfuscate their relative worth. The series as a whole seems like it would have made a great trilogy or possibly quartet. The early books have strong plots, clear themes, usually pleasnt (though occasionally irritating) characterizations. However, he soon becomes enamoured of his own creation, and like frankenstein's monster or a golem of old, it takes on a life of its own and refuses to die a natural death. Book after wearying book must be read and still there is no end in sight. My recommendation? Read the first book. Stop there and wait until the series is finished. cheers, Trevor

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Summary: Jordan has the Ability of Shakespeare in a Tolkiesk world.
Review: Just like I said Robert Jordan has taken a fantasy world that Rivals J.R.R. Tolkien's for originality and flavor, and has writen it in such a way that it is as moving as anyone of Shakespeare's plays. He combines the confusion of youth, and fear of what one will become, with the start of a long, dark journey. It is rich with detail, which brings the vileness of the Trollocs, and the Forsaken off of the pages to dance within ones imagination. And causes the reader to experience the confusion, fear, and regret that strikes at the heart of the characters. The fantastic start to what is probably the greatest fantasy series ever written. If you love fantasy you MUST read this book

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Summary: Fantastically told with endless intrigue
Review: Robert Jordan is a person I would be honoured to meet within my lifetime. He is the only author who has managed to catch my attention with a series of books that not only demonstrate the immense power of his storytelling but also a hidden intelligence that binds the series together. I have read all the books up to and including "A Crown of Swords" at least 3 times each and this surely demonstartes the spell he places on his readers. Once a devote fan of Tolkien, I can safely say Robert Jordan displaces J.R.R as the best fantasy writer since the birth of time..

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Summary: Traditional Fantasy
Review: There are a million reviews over this book and series so I'll be brief. This book is great, it stacks right up there with Lord of the Rings, and The Sword of Truth books. You should read the Wheel of Time, but these others as well

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Summary: The gateway into a wonderful series
Review: At risk of repeating the 20-odd reviews above this one, I can honestly say that Eye of the World is quite possibly one of the best books I've read. The character depth, plot, and originality are so varied, it'll have you hooked. Best of all, it's just the beginning of a -wonderful- series. I encourage you to pick this book up and dive into it, as fast as you can

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Summary: A very promising start, but.....
Review: I enjoyed the first book in this series so much that I raced through books two and three shortly afterwards. After a gap of about one year, however, I read the fourth book and found it to be quite different. Had I changed or had the quality of the books changed? How is it that by book four it all seemed to be shallow and trite? And is it my imagination, or has Robert Jordan created THE most irritating array of female characters ever to (dis)grace the pages of any genre literature? Without exception they seem to spend most of their time with their hands on their hips, being grumpy and complaining of men being wool-headed buffoons. And the male characters have an equally irritating habit of constantly breaking into the most fatuous songs imaginable. Whereas the first three books were great as "ripping yarns", the fourth book was just annoying. At least I managed to finish it, though - the fifth book was intolerable, and I couldn't get past the first hundred pages despite two brave attempts. Having recently enjoyed works by quality authors like Stephen Donaldson and Guy Gavriel Kay, this series really does pale into triviality

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Summary: Jordan rivals Tolkien
Review: Ever since I began reading the Wheel of Time I have been transfixed. It is just absoulutly increadible. It's the immence tale of how one man, Rand Al'Thor, destined to face the Dark One in the last battle, must unite the countries of the world to face the climactic battle of good vs. evil takes place. It's a must read for any fantasy lover with any wits about them at all