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Summary: Comparisons with Tolkien
Review: Some reviewers here have detracted from this series because it is "a Tolkien rip-off". I admit there are some similarities in the first book, where one might make character-to-character analogies, but the truth is:Jordan is similar to Tolkien because they both draw from the same epic mythology style! You might as well say that Star Wars is a Tolkien rip-off. Or any of a thousand writers that have published after Tolkien. Here are some of the REAL similarities between Tolkien and Jordan: 1. They are both fantastic and sophisticated writers, though at times the pacing is questionable. 2. They have both developed extremely realistic, thoughtful, and deep alternate realities for their stories. 3. They both have developed a fanatical following who says anything else is worthless. On top of all this, the similarities in storyline end after the first book of the Wheel of Time series. So do not be mislead by reviewers who tell you to avoid this series because it is unoriginal. It is just as original as Tolkien. What you do need to keep in mind is that the Wheel of Time series is extremely detailed and at times quite slow paced, but at other time brisk with major turns of events that nobody saw coming. The reader watches each of the characters grow and mature, overcome old ways of thinking and develop new bad habits. The characters themselves are AT LEAST as important as the story they are living. And occasionally they are swept up in events that can make you forget to breath. Like the other reveiwers here who gave this series high marks, I got sucked into the books and couldn't put them down. The fact that there are a lot of WoT books is GOOD in my opinion, because I get to read more about my favorite characters. If, however, you like nice tidy episodical structures like a TV show, then this is not a series for you. Fans of Tolkien should rejoice that another writer can further enrich our lives with high quality fantasy. Get past the similarities and enjoy!
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Summary: Quality
Review: I have to say that when I was given the book for a present I did not give it a chance. I had no interest in reading a fantasy novel. However, bored as I was one day, I decided to pick it up and give it a try. It was one of the best decisions that I have made. It is true that you can find similar plot lines in other novels, but hasn't every story been told at least once? Robert Jordan's biggest talent, in my humble opinion, is creating characters that you can learn to love and hate at the same time. Of course no character is better than Tasslehoff (in the DragonLance novels), but he does an admirable job of creating characters almost up to that level. He also has beautifully constructed a world, and I am looking forward to the day Crossroads of Twilight comes out. In all, you won't go wrong in reading this novel. It is truly one of the best that I have ever read, and I've read a lot of books.
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Summary: LoR Better?
Review: Nope, I thought LoR was a bore. Welp compared to WoT. Knock off of LoR? Who cares, Jordan did it better. Ill give Tolkien credit for starting people on the right track with Fantasy though, he was the Grand Daddy. Shallow descriptions? Bah, thats all I gotta say about that. To lengthy? Epic = Lengthy, dont read it if your not in it for the long hual. Dont know what Im talking about? Well I have read just about every Epic fantasy out there, and a hella lot of stand alones and series. WoT =s The only Epic Series I found good enough to read more than once. Dark Tower Series ='s O.K. Not by any means bad tho. THE ONLY Epic that even BEGINS to compare is A Song Of Ice and Fire Series by Goerge RR Martin. SoT was OK, I enjoyed it but doesnt come close to touching WoT. WoT as a whole, I enjoyed VERY much through to book 8, book 9 got a lil ridiculous. There are some situations where you will be "Why the hell did he do that, or didnt do that?" Live with it =). Again as a whole, very good Epic Series and as I have said, its the only set of books I have felt a desire to re-read other than Song of Ice and Fire Epic Series. The series is odviously not for everyone. But most people who read it, enjoy it. So give it a try. btw all comments are MY OPINION! So dont go getting all offended. Except for me saying "more people like WoT than not." Thats a fact =)
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Summary: 4-star book in 5-star series!
Review: This is a very, very detailed book but sometimes too much. I enjoyed the reading once things got started (after the first 1/3 or so). Although I must say for this to be the first book of a 10+ book series it does an excellent job with the introduction of characters. I would have to say my favorite character is Moiraine. Believe me when I say this book is actually Jordan's worst book of his series and that it keeps getting better and better from here.
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Summary: Not bad but I never bothered beyond this one
Review: A kind of typical Tolkien knockoff. Better than some but worse than others. If you really dig fantasy then Jordan will probably suit you just fine. If your standards are high (and mine are) you will probably want to pass this one on. I was bored out of my skull.
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Summary: An OK fantasy tale!
Review: Before you buy this (and this book is worth buying) remember this: This is a rip! I am not saying that this is a bad book or it's a 100% copy of "The Lord of the Rings". But It's nothing original, a group of isolated 'farmers' suddenly find out that they have a great power in them and they have to journey into the Dark one's lair (The Blight) in a last ditch effort to save the world! Notice the similarity? If you don't, you should! To add a bit of 'class' to "The Eye of the World" Jordan starts describing things in great detail. But he does it in a 'fake' way! There is no 'depth' in his descriptions, it just "the grass is green, the tiles are red" and so on... The characters are quite well developed. Though from time to time there are contradictions in their thoughts and actions. Another annoying thing is that from time to time they act in an extremely stupid manner! This stupidity even falls on Moraine Sedai (the Gandalf of this story). IMPORTANT! Don't read this if you haven't read "The Eye of the World"
e.g. After Perrin, Mat and Rand came back from their stroll around Shadar Logoth (they should have had the brains not go fro a walk around the city in the first place) and told Moraine about their encounter with Mordeth she should have had the brains to search them because if they did take something from Mordeth (which Mat did) they wouldn't tell her. The ending was a bit disappointing. It lacked 'Grandness' of The Lord of the Rings! The events just happened that's it! On the whole this book is worth reading, but it isn't a true fantasy epic. It's fun to read and can keep you hooked but it's a rip! If you want to read some hardcore fantasy and your you've already read all of Tolkien's works a hundred times, I would recommended Ursula Le Guin and her Earthsea Quartet (don't read the fourth book! It's crap!).
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Summary: The loveliest children's book ever!
Review: Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World teaches kids an important lesson about lying. In this delightful book, kiddies will giggle as a little girl learns that lying isn't good, but sometime a little white lie is okay. Jordan is the master of bedtime stories.
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Summary: An Eye On The Edge Of Your Seat
Review: Eye of the World will grab your eyeballs and refuse to release them till you devour the last page. A classic tale of boys lifted from their ordinary lives and thrust into a world of horror, intrigue and the One Power. This is the first of a - so far - nine-book series (all of similar phone book dimensions) and the tale only gets more complex, daring and unputdownable. Don't be surprised if you find yourself taking a week off work just to read this wonderful addition to the fantasy genre.
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Summary: Great Book- Some Comments on the Series
Review: The series, for me, was great in books 1 through 4. However, it lost some critical momentum in books 5 (Fires of Heaven) and 6 (Lord of Chaos). I stuck with it though, and feel like I've been richly rewarded in Books 7, 8, and 9. The plotting and political twists are, for me, becoming more and more interesting and, I feel, its fun to observe the characters as they become more worldly and experienced. In the middle of the series, character observations seemed a bit clunky, but its like Jordan moved beyond that and is back in form with less of the pedantic 'gosh I'll never understand him/her because I'm a member of the opposite sex'. I'm not too worried about all the plot lines coming together in a wonderful conclusion, I just like the way the guy writes and the world he's created. He could do another 4 or 5 books and that's okay with me. The series has become something of a companion and I'm going to be sorry when it ends. That said, I have a penchant for writers like William Gaddis, David Foster Wallace, and some of Thomas Pynchon where plot lines don't neccessarily intersect or come to resolution. So, I guess I'd have to say that if you're the kind of person who is looking for resolution and a climax to each book some of them may dissapoint you, so you might want to stear clear of this series.
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Summary: A Good Read For Teens into Fantasy
Review: This book is the begining of a wonderful adventure. If you liked the Lord of the Rings then this is definitely a book you will love.
The journey begins with strange happenings in the small remote village of Edmond's Field. Moraine Sedai a refined and cultured lady shows up with her silent partner. Soon after her arrival trollocs attack the village and Moraine whisks four young village dwellers away in the night. To save them? So she says, but during the long journey and series of exciting adventures the four begin to doubt it. You love the characters sp very much you have to keep reading to see what happens. I loved these books very much and I intend to keep them for my future children to read.
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