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Summary: Is Jordan overrated? Sid says yes!
Review: I guess I should preface this review with an apology to the many Jordan fans out there...However, with that out of the way let me go on to say that I personally do not see what the fuss is about. I've now read the first two of the series and have been left unimpressed. I felt that the series appears to be lacking in a number of areas. First of all I'd say that the character development, while lengthly, has come off as somewhat clumsy. I have found myself annoyed on a number of occasions by scenes that I imagine were meant to be endearing. For example: Rand says to himself "I wish Perrin were here, at least he knows how to talk to women", meanwhile Perrin of course is thinking the same thing about Rand....um yes, how cute. Second, the story line is a bit hackneyed is it not? Forces of evil chase a group of ingenues through a series of adventures (that will no doubt lead to said force of evils' ultimate demise). Rinse-wash-repeat. My last major complaint is that I found the that often the characters are painted into situations where they are fooled by nefarious forces or indivuals. So what, you may ask? Well the problem is that the situations themselves are described in such a manner that anyone this side of a total idiot should have figured out what was going on from the get go. Yes, they are supposed to be naive...but do they need to be stupid too? The books aren't bad per se...but they are a tad innocuous. Personally, I'm waiting for the next George R.R. Martin book to be released. Though I'd also reccomend the Black Company books by Glen Cook. Sid.
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Summary: Better than the first IMO
Review: WOW! Is all I can say about this book. I finished it in basically 2 days despite it's size. I also got no sleep in the process. The pace of the books makes it's size a small matter. It is full of action and new twist and turns that will keep you glued to the pages until you turn the last one. I loved seeing more about the Oiger and the steddings. We got to travel the Ways once again..with a twist. Were introduced to the Black Ajah and to a new/old enemy. I also loved the twist of the Seanchan and I can see Jorden weaving thread for further books. I also loved the Stones....the exalinations of the worlds that "could be" and Rand and the others'experience with it were gripping. It kept me ver yinterested from start to finish..that is all I ask for in a book. I liked that we got to see a little more about Lan and the Morigaine's relationship...I'm very interested now how they will be affected by all of this. I got to more of Min..which is a character I love. More Perrin...always great. And we got more about the inner workings of the White Tower. And thebest was the introduction of a new hunter...Rand better watch out..I knew that woman was trouble. But my absolute favorite part of the book was the ended. It just does not get better than that (so far..I've only read up to part 3). That ending will stay with me for a while. Complaints: ONce again...what's up with Mat? I would like to see what's going on in his head....I'm kind of skiddish about his future with Rand. I have bad omens. Rand's women:...Rand must have some serious charm for all these women to be dreaming if him like this. Sheesh. Bit I see why they are drawn to him...especially after the incident with the stone. Bu tat least the females are becoming more distinct in thier personalities. I'm waiting for more abotu Elayne. And last..Nynaeve...will she ever shut up and quit bossing. But she cracks me up still..despite the fact I want to gag her. Overall...GREAT book. I hope this continues
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Summary: Unbelievably well written, Awsome Book!
Review: Whoa, this series(I've read up to book eight) is easily the best set of books I've ever read. Any one of them; I just wrote a review for this one because I happened to be looking up this book(not that this is a bad book, it's great!).If your new to the series, read The Eye of The World, I gurantee these books are worth your time and money ten-fold!
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Summary: Improves on Book 1 substantially
Review: The Great Hunt (TGH) is the second book in the Wheel of Time (WOT) saga and it is in this book that the series begins to roll. The Eye of the World, (Book 1) was frequently annoying because of the author's need to build up the story line and characters, particularly since he is obdurate about not providing a decent introduction or prologue for the world he has created. But now, the launch pad is ready. The Two Rivers group has slowly but surely lost its innocence and are beginning to realize that there is no way back; the bridges have been burned behind them. They must finish what they started or a worse fate will befall them. Rand, Mat and Perrin are launched none too subtly after the fabled Horn of Valere, an endeavor that will not only lead ultimately to the finding of the Horn but equally importantly harden each of them to his destiny. And at long last, the gender promise held out in the first book is lived up to as the girls, Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve begin to take a hand. In many ways, TGH can claim to be the best of the series. Jordan has clearly hit his stride after the first book proved successful and his writing is more lively and attractive. The descriptions of the Seanchan, the humor and gallantry as the Horn is sounded towards the end are all a treat to read. The alternative futures of the Portal Stones journey and Nynaeve being tested for Acceptance with her own fears and hopes are spellbinding. But the structural annoyances remain from the first book; even here where terrain and geography are so critical, the single map of the world (that too, partial) that Jordan grudgingly gives is pathetic. Worse, with the Seanchan playing so important a role, Jordan provides no indication of where across the Aryth Ocean the Seanchan lands lie or their geography. Hence, only 4 stars.
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Summary: *yawn* Are we there yet?
Review: One of the most boring books I've ever read(or half-read anyway). I trudged through the first book despite its lack of direction, but I can't do it anymore. What is the point? Nothing ever happens! This is not good fantasy, it's not even mediocre. I suppose the entire series will be saving me some money. Thank you Mr. Jordan.:^)
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Summary: Read this book, or you'll miss something!
Review: A few years ago I was in a book club. I didn't care much for fantasy books then, but then I stumbled upon "The Eye of the world" in the book club magazine by accident, and because there were no other books in the magazine that seemed good, I decided to order it. Now I'm glad I did. The Wheel of Time-series is the best books I've ever read! They capture you from the first page to the last, and it doesn't matter that they're very long, it only keeps you in the wondeful world of Rand, Mat, Perrin and the others for a little longer. And this book, "The Great Hunt", is the best book of the series - so far (I've just started on "The Fires of Heaven"). It is everything a good book should be: exciting, interesting... I'm amazed that Jordan can keep track of all his characters! I won't say anything about the plot; it's useless, because you have to read "The Eye of the World" before you read this, otherwise you won't understand a thing. But I highly recommend this book and the others in the series. My last words will have to be: please excuse my poor English, I'm from Sweden...
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Summary: Eight More Books to Go?
Review: While I enoy the series, it is no Tolkein! The stories are too long, and here in book two I'm already getting completely fed up with the interactions between the sexes. Men don't understand women, women don't understand men, all Aes Sedai are manipulative and untrustworthy.... Some good developments in the story, but as the cast of characters grows, Jordan needs a synopsis of previous stories and a much much better and more detailed Glossary. Is the Great Horn important enough to warrant a whole 700 page book? We'll have to wait and see if it ever re-appears in later books....
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Summary: Easy to read but too long.
Review: I really liked 'Eye of the World' and the second part 'The Great Hunt'. Being a german reader I never had to grab a dictionary to read the books (for 'Lord of the Rings' I needed a dictionary all the time ...). I really like Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' world but I'm not very eager to read the next book. Why? 1. The life of the main characters changed totally in the first book. In the second book there were no more surprises. 2. The books are lengthy. Reading 100 pages to find out that nothing really happened can be annoying if you don't have much time to read.
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Summary: Not as good as the first book
Review: This was a good read, not a great read. I started reading this series because it was oft compared to the works of Tolkien, which I would not do. The only similarities I see are that it is a work of fantasy and it is epic (is big). It does not have nearly the richness of history of the Tolkien books. Maybe it stacks up very favorably against modern day fantasy series (McAffery, Anthony, Donaldson, Brooks), but still does not come close to Tolkien.
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Summary: The best of the Wheel of Time
Review: I began reading this series roughly 16 months ago with a paperback copy of Book 1: The Eye of the World. I have never regretted it, but I feel The Great Hunt to be the best in the series. I'm not going to say anything about the plot, because that ruins the series, but start with The Eye of the World and you won't regret it. Well, what are you waiting for? Order it already!
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