Rating: Summary: Good resolution Review: Book Three of the growing Wheel of Time series has the most interesting ending of the first three books and develops Mat, Perrin and Nynaeve to the point that their individuality is fully realized by getting inside their heads, instead of just reflected by the other characters' reactions to them. As the book starts, Mat is in Tar Valon for healing and rest, Perrin is with Moiraine chasing Rand across the continent as they try to discern what his plans are. In the end, Rand, Perrin, Nynaeve-Egwene-Elaine, and Mat all end up in Tear where Rand declares his true identity through his deeds and finds some new allies. Unlike later books that give short shrift to major characters, The Dragon Reborn maintains a good balance among the three major story threads: the Accepteds traveling cross-country, the chase after Rand, and the wanderings by Mat. Rand's development is seen through the eyes of his allies more than through his own viewpoint. Because Rand is determined now to drive events, instead of having events determine his actions, this technique works in The Dragon Reborn. Given the story arc in books 1-3, this would have been a good demarcation of the first 1/3 of the story -- namely, how Rand discovered, abhorred and then began to accept his destiny. Books 4 and 5 detail how Rand fulfills still more prophecies and how he begins to establish hegemony over the Eastern parts of "Randland". Unfortunately, books 6-9 get bogged down in ancillary matters and lose focus (especially book 8) -- so be forewarned about what you may be getting into.
Rating: Summary: An amazing novel Review: To begin my review, I thought this book was good enough to read twice. I read it the second time in only three days, it was that good. The plot begins to come together in the third book. Rand is trying to prove to himself that he is the dragon reborn, while Nyn, Elayne, and Egwene are hunting the Black Ajah. Mat and Thom have adventures together as Mat escapes from Tar Valon. Perrin, tracking Rand with Moraine and Lan, meets a beautiful girl. All of the characters develop depth in this thrid novel. In addition, the Dragon Reborn is the most exciting book of the series.
Rating: Summary: The Dragon Reborn Review: Rand Al'Thor is the Dragon Reborn, destined to defeat the Dark One and give his life to save the world while he destroys it in his madness. He sets off alone, searching for his own identity in hopes of proving what he is to himself. He searches for Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, the Sword That Cannot Be Touched. No hand but the true Dragon Reborn can break its wards and draw it. But, as with everything, it is not that simple. There is always a challenge and it is a battle to the finish that threatens to send him over the edge of sanity. Robert Jordan continues his tale with the third installment of The Wheel of Time, better still than the Great Hunt. With four dimensional characters, a vivid vision and the most complicated plot of any story, Jordan transcends the fantastic, discovering a tale truer than any text book, a story for all stories, a legend for all time.
Rating: Summary: Terrible Review: I read the Eye of the World and the Great hunt and I figured this would be as good...but oh my god was I wrong. After reading the entire book, who can tell me what actually develops? NOTHING! There was no point to this book. I could've skipped the entire thing and just gone on to the next one, because nothing important happens except that Rand gets Callandor, which has never even been mentioned before this book. And how the hell does Rand even find out about Callandor? Nothing is explained in this book, and its just terrible. I expected more out of Jordan, and this book has just killed my interest in Wheel of Time.
Rating: Summary: Best of the Best Review: I really think this book stands out as the best of the series so far. If you've read the adventures of Rand, Mat, Elaine, Lan, and the Trollocs, in the first two books of the series, you really need to continue the adventure with this book!
Rating: Summary: Fantastic for the 3rd time Review: I'm just abt. through with this one, and it's as good and compelling as Book 1 and Book 2. Will not put them down till I run out of Robert Jordan Books. # 9 is just about ready for the market, and sure hope he gets # 10 done before I am.
Rating: Summary: WoT Rulez! Review: Robert Jordan continues to pull me into his books, convincing me that there is nothing in the world superior to the one which he has created.
Rating: Summary: Even Better Than The Last Review: With "The Dragon Reborn", Robert Jordan takes his fantasy adventure one step further as Rand al'Thor trying to escape his destiny, weaves himself tighter into the wheel. Regardless of where we find the various characters at the start of the book, eventually they all converge with an explosive climax that will leave you wanting the next installment. Jordan is great at keeping the action moving in a near six hundred page hard back. Not an easy feat.I actually found this book even more enjoyable than the first two. Perhaps it's that I'm now familiar with the characters so their individual journeys towards unknown destinies is much more fun. If you've never read Jordan but are a fan of the Tolkien series you may enjoy these.
Rating: Summary: Goodish Review: I liked the dragon reborn and the adventure and all but I believe he could have made the book shorter. He probably could have saved a page or two if he hadnt repeated 'the wheel weaves as the wheel wills' or 'Oh light' or 'burn you/me'. Also the tugging of the hair made it pretty boring.
Rating: Summary: wow Review: Wow, this was a great book series. I enjoyed this book and i can't wait until i get the next one. Keep them coming mister jordan, you have more than one lifelong reader!!
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