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Summary: Light burn you...Darkfriend!
Review: -In response to the whiny mother-
Ok, first off....Rand doesn't have sex until the fifth book...and do you think that the editors will include it...SINCE THIS IS A CHILDRENS' BOOK? Probably NOT! ADULTS...will understand that these books will most likely be toned down. Not to mention the fact that RJ usually avoids mentioning sex DIRECTLY. Personally, I would wager that your 12-year-old probably knows more about sex then will ever be covered in The Wheel of Time. Let the kids read it...it would probably do them some good to read something that isn't fluffy, cutsy, and downright childish.
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Summary: Not for kids?!
Review: ...I was reading Piers Anthony, his Xanth and Adept series, by the age of 7 or 8. There is much more adult situation in those books. I don't believe it's affected me in any negative way. I'm 23 now. And if I do say so myself, a quite punny individual.... But I digress. There's a whole argument out there about whether you should let your kids read Harry Potter because of the witchcraft and what-not. What I say to that, is what I'll say to this. Parents, use discernment. Not every kid is ready for this book, just as not every kid is ready for harry potter. You decide, with your child preferably. 12 years old, is definately old enough for this book.... Anyway, Wheel of Time is an excellent series. Good writing as well. Harry Potter is for kids. 12 year olds need more challenging reading material and this is it. As another reviewer has already said, there isn't really any sexual situation at all in the first book of the series. A sexual situation is about 3,000 pages into the series or so. Your child will be older by then. Get this book for your kid. Or get the full adult version if you have an excellent reader. Kind of a waste of money to buy it in two volumes, just my opinion.
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: After reading through the reviews I picked up this book. I was confused as to which book was the actual beginning of this series. Now I realize that From the Two Rivers and To the Blight are two halves of the book the Eye of the World with some illustrations to interest younger readers. I'm not in the age group this was marketed for but I really liked some of the illustrations, not that there are many, especially the Trollocs, Myrddraal, Thom Merrilin, and Loial the Ogier (part 2). I read this book, as well as part 2, and can't wait to read the next one. There are similarities to the Lord of the Rings but so are a lot of books. This one done better than a lot of the others. There is the noble quest to save the world from the Dark One with countless evil beings after them. Young, innocent characters who wish to see the world beyond Emond's Field. They are sought out by Moiraine, an Aes Sedai, and the Warder Lan just in time to help their village from being destroyed by Trollocs and Fades. Rand, Mat, and Perrin are joined by Egwene and later Nynaeve to follow Moiranine and Lan to help fight the Dark One. They do not realize the important part they play in the weaving of the Pattern of the Wheel of Time or why they, simple sheepherders, were chosen. Each in turn learn what their strengths are and how they fit into the larger picture. Wide-eyed, action-packed journeys to unknown places all the while being hunted by Fades, Darkfriends, and haunted by nightmares from the Dark One. Legends becoming reality. I was pleased that there are strong female characters in these books. If this sounds like something you would enjoy then pick up this book and To the Blight OR the Eye of the World you won't be able to put it down and it's just the beginning.
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: Although I love the Wheel of Time and its author, I can't be quite as loyal to the Starscape packaging of The Eye of the World. If younger readers want illustrations, give them more than just one every other chapter. Younger readers are also daunted by the size of the books, and I don't think changing the type size and trim helped much. Splitting the book into a trilogy would be consistant with Lord of the Rings and Star Wars while slimming the volumes considerably.
Including a new prologue was a great way to get old fans to buy this new version, but "Ravens" is not as well-written as the rest of the series and it's out of place at the beginning of this book. Placing it before the prologue completely damages the prologue's purpose and any impact it may have had. Part of the genius of having the prologue first is that it introduces the story in a way that readeres will not understand until they have become emersed farther into Jordan's world, and it HAS to come first or it is even more confusing.
I feel that "Ravens" has a place in the Wheel of Time, but that place is in a collection of prequel/sequel material that Jordan writes after he's done with the series. The collection would be a perfect place for "A New Spring," too. How about the story of Cadsuane's test for the shawl? Or Lews Therin's birth in the Age of Legends? Or maybe something about Elayne's twins?
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Summary: "Ravens" isn't what it should be...
Review: Although I love the Wheel of Time and its author, I can't be quite as loyal to the Starscape packaging of The Eye of the World. If younger readers want illustrations, give them more than just one every other chapter. Younger readers are also daunted by the size of the books, and I don't think changing the type size and trim helped much. Splitting the book into a trilogy would be consistant with Lord of the Rings and Star Wars while slimming the volumes considerably.
Including a new prologue was a great way to get old fans to buy this new version, but "Ravens" is not as well-written as the rest of the series and it's out of place at the beginning of this book. Placing it before the prologue completely damages the prologue's purpose and any impact it may have had. Part of the genius of having the prologue first is that it introduces the story in a way that readeres will not understand until they have become emersed farther into Jordan's world, and it HAS to come first or it is even more confusing.
I feel that "Ravens" has a place in the Wheel of Time, but that place is in a collection of prequel/sequel material that Jordan writes after he's done with the series. The collection would be a perfect place for "A New Spring," too. How about the story of Cadsuane's test for the shawl? Or Lews Therin's birth in the Age of Legends? Or maybe something about Elayne's twins?
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Summary: This series is NOT AT ALL for children
Review: As a concerned parent, I wouldn't let my 12 year old read this. Any adult who thinks the level of scariness and violence is appropriate for children, not to mention Rand's three sexual affairs. And try to have a kid understand the conflict between Perrin and Faile? Forget it.I've let my kid read Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings, in addition to Terry Brooks' "Shannara" series. Shannara is a MUCH more appropriate series to introduce children to the fantasy genre. Yes, there are monsters and scary stuff, but no adult situations beyond a little romance (and I do mean a *little*). You want good fantasy for kids, go for LoR, Harry Potter, most anything by Terry Brooks, who is a really great and prolific writer who can end a series in a couple of years, ::hint hint::)
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Summary: A Series worth the time
Review: First let me say that I have read all ten of the books of this story - and each time a new book comes out I reread the series... In other words, I am indeed a fan, that being said this book in particular I would highly recommend, my introduction to the series was with a version similar to this that only contained the first half of the "Eye of the World," which is what this is. The characters are interesting and varied and the story goes places you would not expect.
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Summary: Great way to get kids into series!
Review: I am a Jordan fan, and have loved the amazing world he creates in The Wheel of Time series. This book takes the first half of Eye of the World and makes it a bit easier for younger (9-14) readers. As the dad of a 12 year old, I was delighted to be able to start him on Jordan, and he is now an avid fan. After going through Tolkien and Rowling, how great to have a multi-book (and as yet unfinished) fantasy series to get into. I am not sure at what point my son may wish to move to the full books, rather than these split versions, but they are easier to tote around, and a bit more kid friendly than the full editions. And the print is easier on the eyes! For those that complain they were mislead by thinking these were new books rather than split editions, TRY READING THE COVERS!
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Summary: My Teenager Can't Put It Down
Review: I bought this book in hopes that my teenage son would enjoy it as much as I did. He has to read a book each month for school. Because of the length of Eye of the World, I would never have suggested it to him. My son does not like to read-- but this is a book that he can't put down! It's amazing; he's totally engrossed by the characters and adventures. Kudos to whomever thought of the idea of making these stories "kid-sized." Buy this for the teenagers in your life-- the adventures of Rand, Matt, Perrin, Egwene and Nynaeve await them.
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Summary: Give 'em a break
Review: I just have to say one thing--- did any of you read the reading level and the age that this book was meant for? If you didn't, don't complain about it. It was meant for 9-12 years to get them interested in the WOT series, not as another book in the series. As a teacher I am all for any author that takes his or her books and makes them easier for younger kids to read. It doesn't matter that he or she makes money off of it. What else did you think would happen? Most children like books that are broken up with pictures to help them form the correct images in their minds. How many of you really know what a Trollc looks like? I, personally like the fact that Jordan has chosen to break up the books to make them easier for children to read and I am truely disappointed in all those Robert Jordan "fans" who are mad that he did it.
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