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Summary: Unstoppable
Review: I've read this book twice and am currently reading it for the third time and all I have to say is that it dominates. Jordan takes you into a world surprisingly different from any other despite the much used youngfarmerboycomesoutofobscuritytobecomethechampionoftheforcesofgood-theme. Jordan is a master of plot and with this book the ride has only begun.
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Summary: A must read for anyone whose read Tolkien.
Review: The Eye of the World is a captivating novel written with a very intense and almost poetic prose. Jordan has created a very imagnative and creative world that keeps the reader reading. I especially liked the relationships he establishes between his characters and his own view of the age old theme of "Good vs. Evil." Jordan's prose is very descriptive. He uses it to create dramatic tension, increase suspense and influence the reader. I gave The Eye of the World four stars since I have not read the series as a whole. I am very anxious to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend The Eye of the World to anyone who likes the fantasy/suspense genera.
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Summary: YOU WON'T GET ANY SLEEP
Review: I BOUGHT THE BOOK AFTER WORK WHEN BOTH MY MANAGER AND A.M. TOLD ME IT WAS GREAT. I ATE, THEN STARTED THE BOOK AT 9:00PM AND DID NOT PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I FINISHED AT 3:00AM. (MIND YOU, THIS BOOK IS ALMOST TWO INCHES THICK!) IT SUCKS YOU IN. YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE STORY, THE BOOK IS SO VIVID. THE CHARACTERS ARE SO REAL. ANYONE WHO LIKES THIS GENRE (FANTASY-ADVENTURE) SHOULD READ THIS.
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Summary: One of the best fantasy ever writen.
Review: Tokien is the King of fantasy, but Jorden is most definitely the crowned prince. A suspence that keeps you hooked to the end and keeps you dying for more.
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Summary: Typical fantasy fare
Review: The Eye of the World, the first book in Robert Jordan's far-too-long fantasy series, will present no surprises to long-time fantasy readers. The Dark Lord character is there, the innocent youths ar swept away from their village, the endless army of sub-human bad guys is there, the journey through distant lands, the prophesy, the youth gaining power, the learned elder, blah blah blah.Not too say this book is bad. Indeed, it's actually a pleasnt read, and ends up being *just right* for that fantasy fix - just ignore the fact that the series goes on. Unlike the rest of the books, this books actually wraps itself up at the end. Everything after book 2 ends up being a long, boring fashion show...really. Read this as an independant story, enjoy, and then run away (fast) when you see other Wheel of Time books.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: Blacks0, thank you very much. I've been aggravated by some reader's reviews, and I've said the same thing (if not as well as you did) many times. I agree whole-heartily with you, except for the whole not liking Tolkien, but you don't have to. Anyway this series is excellent and I reccomend it to everyone out there. I also reccomend Guy Gavriel Kay, Terry Goodkind and George R.R. Martin.
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Summary: Standard epic hogwash
Review: I picked up this book on the merits of many, many recommendations. After comments from fanatics like "You HAVE to read Jordan if you read fantasy" I decided reluctantly to try to trudge through the so-called epic (though epic implies some sort of heroic story and all in Eye was heroic bombast) . Jordan reminds me of precisely why I tend to avoid epic fantasy. I read half way through Eye of the World expecting the plot to pick up soon. I trudged through the entire book still expecting something exciting to happen. Nothing did. The characters are incredibly generic, and since I don't care much for Tolkien either, I didn't particularly like the heated over ideas. Some parts of Eye were oddly familiar... All in all, if you like mind-numbing details, superfluous language and every other cliche in the genre, read Eye of the World. Check Diana Wynne Jones' _Tough Guide to Fantasyland_ to appreciate just how cliched Eye is. If you're in need of a door-stop, this book will work quite well. Otherwise, I can't see why anyone would want to buy Eye of the World. Way overrated.
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Summary: Best of the Best
Review: This book is the best in a series of fantastic books. The story picks up at the beginning and never slows down. If you like a good story, you should read this. Jordan has created a masterpiece with this book. READ THIS SERIES!
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Summary: Very good read
Review: This is a very good book. Jordan has created a vast fantasy world which you can immerse yourself in. The characters are developed very well, they are extremely real. Jordan has written a winner, a must read for all fantasy enthusiasts.
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Summary: Incredible beginning of a LOOOOOONG road!
Review: Okay. First let me say that I agree 100% with the comments of Blacks0 below. That being said, I think that 'Eye of the World' is among the 10 best single books that I have ever read. By the way, I read Shakespeare and Melville, too. So I am not a 'weekend reader', as such. The thing that I like most about EotW is that it doesn't bog down at all, and some of the situations rival those that Indiana Jones gets himself into (and out of). Some parts are truly hair-raising. This particular tome has the unenviable task of laying the foundations for the entire series to come and does so with a flair and imagination that is unequalled in anything I have read thus far. If you don't want to start a 'Doorstopper' fantasy series, you CAN get away with just reading this, the first book. It is pretty self contained and has a satisfying conclusion. So much so, that when I read it originally, I thought that it was a single novel tale. It's that good. Of course, it functions on a number of levels, but it's just that dumb 'fun' factor that appealed to me. CAVEAT EMPTOR!!! Warning, this series gets VERY bogged down in the 7th and 8th installments so be aware of this if you intend to read it in its entirety. Read the reviews of 'Crown of Swords' and 'Path of Daggars' for more on this. That being said, the rest of the series sparkles with both detail and characterizations (wow! Is that word really that long?) that will endear you to the the Age of Legends forever. "The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass..."
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