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The Wheel of Time ® is a PBS Great American Read Selection! Now in development for TV! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. When The Two Rivers is attacked by Trollocs--a savage tribe of half-men, half-beasts-- five villagers flee that night into a world they barely imagined, with new dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light. TV series update: "Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC's "Agents of SHIELD," the Netflix series "Hemlock Grove," and the NBC series "Chuck." Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar's Ted Field and Mike Weber. Darren Lemke will also executive produce, with Jordan's widow Harriet McDougal serving as consulting producer." -- Variety The Wheel of Time ® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom&Co
ISBN-10
0812511816
ISBN-13
9780812511819
eBay Product ID (ePID)
907028
Product Key Features
Publication Year
1990
Author
Robert Jordan
Language
English
Dimensions
Weight
13.8 Oz
Width
4.2in.
Height
1.3in.
Length
6.8in.
Additional Product Features
Format
Mass Market
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
1
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Age Level
Trade
Series
Wheel of Time Ser.
Copyright Date
1990
Number of Pages
832 Pages
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Reviews
"Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal."--The New York Times "Jordan is able to take...familiar elements and make them his own, in a powerful novel of wide and complex scope. Open religious and political conflicts add a gritty realism, while the cities and courts provide plenty of drama and splendor. Women have a stronger role than in Tolkien...Each character in this large cast remains distinct....Their adventures are varied, and exciting....The Eye of the World stands alone as a fantasy epic."--Locus "Robert Jordan has created a fantasy world as tangible and credible as history. He has a fine eye for detail and a vivid sense of drama."--Morgan Llewelyn, Jordan's world is rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended., Jordan is able to take ... familiar elements and make them his own, in a powerful novel of wide and complex scope. Open religious and political conflicts add a gritty realism, while the cities and courts provide plenty of drama and splendor. Women have a stronger role than in Tolkien.... Each character in this large cast remains distinct.... Their adventures are varied, and exciting.... The Eye of the World stands alone as a fantasy epic., Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World proves that there's still plenty of life in the ancient tradition of epic fantasy. Jordan has a powerful vision of good and evil-- but what strikes me as most pleasurable about The Eye of the World is all the fascinating people moving through a rich and interesting world., " The Eye of the World is the best of its genre." - The Ottawa Citizen "A splendid tale of heroic fantasy, vast in scope, colorful in detail, and convincing in its presentation of human character and personality." - L. Sprague de Camp "This richly detailed fantasy presents fully realized, complex adventure. Recommended."- Library Journal "This one is as solid as a steel blade and glowing with the true magic. Robert Jordan deserves congratulations." - Fred Saberhagen "One hell of a story. [It] kept me up past my bedtime for three nights running-- and it's been a long time since a novel's done that ." - Baird Searles, Asimov's Science Fiction "A future collector's item. Jordan has brought out a completely new allegory in a fantasy concept that goes even beyond this massive story, working with an artist's eye and the sense of responsibility of a serious historian." - Gordon R. Dickson "Classic oppositions are brought into play: initiates versus innocents, good versus evil, the spiritual power of women versus that of men. The travelers themselves are full of subtleties and shadows--ordinary villagers who, thrust into cosmic conflict, are unable to abandon their simple human desires and fears. "This intricate allegorical fantasy recalls the works of Tolkien because of its intensity and warmth." - Publisher's Weekly "Robert Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal." - The New York Times "This has magic and pacing and detail and human involvement, with a certain subtlety of a presentation and a grand central vision. Robert Jordan... is a lot of writer!" - Piers Anthony "An exciting story; the reader is drawn in early and kept there until the last page. There is adventure and mystery and dark things that move in the night-- a combination of Robin Hood and Stephen King that is hard to resist... Jordan makes the reader care about these characters as though they were old friends; so much so that the reader will put down the book regretting the wait for the next title in the series." - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "A classic fantasy tale of the struggle between light and darkness, good and evil, death and life. Goodness, life, and light are always in retreat, always about to be defeated, but never quite! Don't miss it!" - Andrew M. Greeley "Certainly a title I want to add to my permanent collection, and I shall be eagerly awaiting the sequel, which is promised at the end." - Andre Norton, "Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal."-- The New York Times "Jordan is able to take ... familiar elements and make them his own, in a powerful novel of wide and complex scope. Open religious and political conflicts add a gritty realism, while the cities and courts provide plenty of drama and splendor. Women have a stronger role than in Tolkien.... Each character in this large cast remains distinct.... Their adventures are varied, and exciting.... The Eye of the World stands alone as a fantasy epic."-- Locus "Robert Jordan has created a fantasy world as tangible and credible as history. He has a fine eye for detail and a vivid sense of drama."--Morgan Llewelyn "Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World proves that there's still plenty of life in the ancient tradition of epic fantasy. Jordan has a powerful vision of good and evil-- but what strikes me as most pleasurable about The Eye of the World is all the fascinating people moving through a rich and interesting world."--Orson Scott Card "Jordan's world is rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended."-- ALA Booklist, "Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal."-- The New York Times "Jordan is able to take...familiar elements and make them his own, in a powerful novel of wide and complex scope. Open religious and political conflicts add a gritty realism, while the cities and courts provide plenty of drama and splendor. Women have a stronger role than in Tolkien...Each character in this large cast remains distinct....Their adventures are varied, and exciting.... The Eye of the World stands alone as a fantasy epic."-- Locus "Robert Jordan has created a fantasy world as tangible and credible as history. He has a fine eye for detail and a vivid sense of drama."--Morgan Llewelyn, Robert Jordan has created a fantasy world as tangible and credible as history. He has a fine eye for detail and a vivid sense of drama., "Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal." -- The New York Times "Jordan is able to take ... familiar elements and make them his own, in a powerful novel of wide and complex scope. Open religious and political conflicts add a gritty realism, while the cities and courts provide plenty of drama and splendor. Women have a stronger role than in Tolkien.... Each character in this large cast remains distinct.... Their adventures are varied, and exciting.... The Eye of the World stands alone as a fantasy epic." -- Locus "Robert Jordan has created a fantasy world as tangible and credible as history. He has a fine eye for detail and a vivid sense of drama." -- Morgan Llewelyn "Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World proves that there's still plenty of life in the ancient tradition of epic fantasy. Jordan has a powerful vision of good and evil-- but what strikes me as most pleasurable about The Eye of the World is all the fascinating people moving through a rich and interesting world." -- Orson Scott Card "Jordan's world is rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended." -- ALA Booklist
Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, book 1, The Eye of the World, brings you into a world of fantastical imagination. Exceptionally written, Robert Jordan takes you for a ride through his imagination. Written as if actually experienced,he takes you on a journy of high adventure. It is the classic battle between good and evil,and the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of one youth, Rand al'Thor.
When four village youths are wisked away in the dead of night, it becomes a race against time to prevent the Dark One from breaking loose and reshaping the world into his image. But unknown to all, suspected by one, Rand is the worlds saviour, yet distined to go mad, from the taint on Saidin, the very power of the Dragon needed to save humanity from being swallowed by the shadow.
As you read, you can't help becoming fond of all the characters. Laughing at Mattrim Cauthon's mischievious sence of hummor, agreeing with Perrin t'Abara's methodical thought,to always think things through, being captivated by Egwene al'Vere's love of life and excitment, and understanding Rand al'Thor's seanse of duty towards his friends, father and his home Emond's Field.
This is the book to read before all the rest. Only then can you truely understand and enjoy the whole story of "The Wheel of Time". The Wheel of Time is certainly a fantasy series that should have a place on everyones bookshelves.
If you don't beleave me, go to the library and check it out. You'll most likely end up buying the whole series like I did.
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Thank You.
Copyright thehighwayman 11-2006Read full review
A great beginning to a well thought-out great story
This is book 1 out of 12 (so far, I believe). I had this recommended to me from my dad who does not recommend many. If you like fantasy (like Lord of the Rings or Eragon), this book has it ALL. It is about a boy, Rand and his three best friends, Mat and Perrin. They are from a small town called Two Rivers where not much else goes beyond their town (not many travelers and not many people who even leave). Until one day an enchanting women and her guard arrive, which is only followed by the next day where evil Trollocs and Fades attack their tiny unknown town.
What I really loved about this book in particular was all the background mentioned. Have you ever read a book and wish there was more story (not excuss to detail, but plotting) to it? A little more added history, character development, more significance that would have put the book over the edge?? I am not a fan of overly drawn out detail, that is not this book. this book puts just enough story that it flows swiftly and becomes quite the page turner. A build of suspense that makes you crave for more. Jordan paints a unique picture using words and phrases you never would have put together. I am currently reading book 2, the Wheel of Time and can't read it fast enough.Read full review
Love everything about this! All four books came in high quality! Love being able to jump into a new series with these amazing books! Will definitely buy from them again!