Rating: Summary: THE BEST OF THE SERIES YET Review: The Shadow Riising is the best book of (The Wheel of Time) series. It is the best because it goes more in depth about the Aiel and how they originated and there customs,another reason is how he goes more in depth with the forsaken and explaining just how strong Nynaeve really is goingtoe for toe with Moghedien. The other things are finding Mat can pseak the old tongue and command a battle even thow he denys it he will hopefully accept it, and how Perrin and Faile eventually get married and defend The Two Rivers. Finally the end Rand has finally found a teacher. Now finally he might be able to use his powers in a new way but the only we shall if Mr. Jordan shall write it.
Rating: Summary: Best of the whole series Review: I absolutely loved this book. It's my favorite of the whole series. Perrin is my favorite character, so the fact that this is largely his story somewhat influences my opinion, but overall, the whole book is excellent. Superb writing, wonderful character development, and a quick-paced plot. "The Shadow Rising" is the Hope diamond of this jewel of a book series.
Rating: Summary: keeps getting better Review: I finshed reading book 4 The Shadow Rising and I believe it is so far the best book of the series. I liked the start of the (maybe) relationship between Rand and Elayne. I also thought it was funny the way Aviendha keeps telling Rand that Elayne is the only woman for him and then begains to describe Elayne in detail to Rand and maybe or maybe not knowing that Rand is embarrassed by it. The part with Perrin and Fail( I think that is her name if I'm wrong I'm sorry) was interesting. Why in these type of stories the guy allways seems to think it is for the best that the girl stay behind and be safe when she clearly can take care of her self,Does the guy not know that the girl he is trying to protect can easily get killed staying behind. You would think he would want her near him so he can have a better chance to keep her from harm. Perrin seems to think it is ok if he gets killed as long as she is safe Oh! BROTHER! I know this is just a story but some times this just bugs me.( and this is coming from me a guy no less). I'm glad I'm single. Oh well I recommened this book highly and the series.
Rating: Summary: GREAT! Review: This book (and all Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books) is GREAT! Fabulous... it "kept me up past bedtime" reading it. Simply splendid.
Rating: Summary: It kept me up many nights! Review: This was the best book so far with three rousing finishes. As many have said here, I liked Perrin's sequence the best. He has turned out to be probably the most "real" character and we get a good picture of his struggle to accept his role as a leader and "savior" of his people in the Two Rivers. Nynaeve and Elayne's story was a little slow, but I did like Nynaeve's battle with Moghedein (Sp?). Last, Rand's trip to Rhuidean gave valuable insight into the series as a whole and his battle with Asmodean in the end was a lot of fun as well. Bravo!
Rating: Summary: A brilliant piece of work! Review: After reading through the series so far, I would have to saythat this is the best installment of the series so far. I an glad thatwe FINALLY get to read more about Perrin. He has been my favorite character since almost the first mention of him in eotw(eye of the world.) The battle with the Trollocs in the Two Rivers was excellent though I do find it a bit hard to believe that another few hundred men armed with bows could make such a quick difference on 5,000 trollocs and 50 Myrddraal. But besides that, the only real problem I had with it was Nynaeve and Elayne going to Tanchico. I'm sure they would have been a great installment somewhere else, but with the other two plots going on, I just kept wondering, "when will the chapter end so I can read about Rand or Perrin?" But I do like the way Faile softens up a bit on our blacksmith buddy.
Rating: Summary: Wonderful! Review: The Wheel of Time turns and brings Volume 4 of the saga, TheShadow Rising (TSR). For my money, TSR (perhaps along with Volume 5)form the peak of the series, before it meanders and loses itself. In TSR Rand edges ever closer to his destiny and we start to understand the Aiel, that fascinating people based on Frank Herbert's Fremen of Arrakis. We learn a bit more about Min (my favorite character of all!). Perrin too comes fully into his own in TSR as the attack on the Two Rivers reaches a crescendo. The White Tower is shaken with dissension. The Atha'an Miere or the Sea Folk also make their appearance and one can sense how the Dragon is slowly but surely gathering all his people for the final campaign. But the highpoint of the book is the Rhuidean experience where the history not just of the Aiel but the world of the WOT series is recapitulated as series of time capsules. At long last, many of the threads spun by Jordan... start to make some sense. The ingenious manner of the unveiling of these threads is almost enough to make one forgive Jordan for the absence of a decent prologue to the series. A book not to be missed; even if you are one of those tired with long plotlines, keep at it and I promise you will not be disappointed. But still only 4 stars for my now patented complains about Jordan's cartography and the excuse for a glossary of characters and concepts. END
Rating: Summary: not quite as good... Review: Let's just get it out of the way...the book was too long. That said, it was still full of good moments. I enjoyed Perrins part in the story in particular, he's really coming into his own as an independant character. I liked Mats involvement in book 3 much more than this one. And RAND, finally making some decisions instead of just reacting and running scared. I really enjoyed his displays of strength (at last) and willingness to take charge. For the most part the female characters are still pretty annoying (except Min). I agree with one reviewer who said the Aes Sedai spend too much time working against Rand instead of with him. Don't get me wrong, this is a really solid book with plenty to keep you iterested. It just doesn't quite live up to the incredibly high standards set by the rest of the series so far. I'm still looking forward to reading the next books.
Rating: Summary: Slowing down..but still pretty darn good Review: I wanted to give this a 3 3/4 or something, but this will do. I am reviewing these books as I read them..so here goes.Yes this books had some slow moments, but they are brief and the rest surly makes up for it. I loved the beginning in the Heart of Stone and the "bubbles of evil"..and I also enjoyed how Rands character has changed---realistically. He has all this new responsibility pushed on him..and he has to worry about going mad....so he's a bit edgy. Which I like cause it fits that he would no longer be the innocent farmboy he was. I could not put the books down during his scenes at Rhuidean. I enjoyed learning more about the Aiel and seeing some of the hints Jorden throws in that give you some insight into the rest of the series. I did notthink he told too much...because I still don't get some of those Aiel customs! But all the Aiel--Rhuidean scenes were well worth the read I enjoyed Mat..like usual! And I fully understand his reluctance to be around Rand...with him changing so much and with Mat having to go through his own problems. I really LOL during his talk with the fox people at Rhuidean...that scene was very exciting and left me wanting to know more about Mat's part in this. It looks like it is going to be big. Perrin at Two Rivers was great. I really like this character and I enjoyed his road towards being a hero...even if it's a reluctant one. I can see that he will also play a major role. I'm happy that Faile has calmed down...she was really getting on my nerves for awhile. But I enjoy her and Perrin's relationship...they remind me of the Honeymooners. These scenes were also great. As for the rest. Moiraine is really starting to get interesting...I almost feel bad for her. Egewene iis growing up and getting sterner..she annoys me the least. And I can finally begin to see her as a leader later on. Nyneave and her hair tugging entertains me as much as Mat..and Isee her mellowing a bit. I can see that sooner or later she is going to let go and be able to use her power to the fullest. As for Elayne..sigh. She's spoiled..but I expect that..but her treatment of Rand annoys me. I see where Jorden is heading here..so hopfully he gets to it soon. Min and the Aes sedai..this was a great twist..I can't wait to read more. Especially Logain. I also love Aviendha...even though I see her joining the Rand worshipers. Over all. I liked this installment..and will continue reading. I still think "The Great Hunt" and "Eye of the World" were the best. This series although slow at times (but that's all a matter of personal taste. Some people like detail..some don't.) still has my interest..mainly because i want to see if my theories about everyone are correct. I see everything being set up and I can't wait till they unfold.
Rating: Summary: The real 'Never Ending Story' Review: It would appear that Mr. Jordan is every bit as stubborn as the worst of his female characters. By the time I came to the end of this massive 1001 page volume, only one question remained: Why can't this man learn when to stop? And to think that this novel is just one *small* part of the full series! Alas, at least 500 of the pages within contained very entertaining and well-developed high fantasy. The way Jordan deals with Mat and Perrin is particularly good (though Mat's sections were much better in "The Dragon Reborn"). Beyond the problem of needlessly excessive length, Jordan's writing suffers another crippling flaw--The author knows how to write only ONE female character: the beautiful and stubborn girl who thinks males are "goat-brained" or "harry lumoxes," and spends most of her waking hours ranting about how stupid they are. Hmmm. This silly sketch comprises the whole of 90% of Jordan's female characters, and makes for very dull reading indeed. In fact, Jordan spends an inordinate amount of time in this book writing about the clash between the sexes. Warning: It's terrible. It's boring. It will make you want to rip the pages from the book. You will wish the letters in the name "Faile" had never been invented. Otherwise, the book contains, as said before, some compelling high fantasy. Enter at your own risk...
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