- Mass Market Paperback: 1006 pages
- Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc.; Reprint edition (Oct 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0812513738
- ISBN-13: 978-0812513738
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 818,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Epic in every sense' THE TIMES 'On very rare occasions, very talented storytellers create worlds that are beyond fantasy; worlds that become realities. Robert Jordan has' MORGAN LLYWELYN 'A powerful vision of good and evil' ORSON SCOTT CARD
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I stumbled across Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series by accident when I bought a 5 for the price of 4 offer on the first books in several famous fantasy series. The Eye of the World gripped me much more than the others, and I've just completed this 4th episode. The major characters have been developed very well over the 4 books, and the 3 or 4 starnds of narrative are always interowrked skillfully. What sets this episode above the first 3 for me ( and they were very good) is the thread where the central character, Rand Al'Thor, discovers the history of the Aiel through the memories of his direct ancestors. Another development is the increased importance of the dream world "Tel an' Rhiad?" and the development of the powers of Egwene et al. The continued presence of the Forsaken , the Seanchan and the black Ajah keep all threads exciting and interesting: I like my plots complex!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is the fourth in the series and, in my opinion, the best so far. I say that after having read up to Volume Eight.
It's written, as usual, from the POV (Point of View) of a number of the major characters. The POV characters here are Rand, Mat, Perrin, Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve. There are also a number of one off POV chapters including one by Moiraine which is revealing. I never realised quite how cynically manipulative she was. As before, the main characters split up and go to different places to do different things, some to the Aiel, some to chase the Black Ajah and one, Perrin, returns home.
The Aiel chapters are interesting, revealing much about them, their customs, history, lifestyle, etc. We find out why they let traders from Cairhien travel the waste up until Laman's sin and also why they dislike and avoid the Travelling People. The chapter where all this is revealed is one of the best in the book and it also contains a few tantalising glimpses of the world around the time of the Breaking. Many prophecies are revealed and fulfilled here and it's probably a good idea to look up Min's viewing in Volume One and Padan Fain's scrawl from Volume Two to see how they fit in.
The hunt for the Black Ajah I found the most disappointing, it takes a long time for anything to develop and Nynaeve isn't a very sympathetic character in my opinion, there's only so far you can go with an arrogant, pushy and stubborn woman like her. Thankfully there are less of these chapters than the other segments.
Perrin's return home is the best section, developing Perrin as a character and fleshing out the Two Rivers. Part of Padan Fain's scrawl in Volume Two is explained here so it's a good idea to look it up. As for the rest, I can't say much more without revealing the plot so I won't.
Criticisms can be levied, and have been by other reviewers. Yes it's long (1005 pages) - but if it's a good story that's a plus not a criticism. Yes, it takes a while to develop - but, again, that's a plus, the story isn't hurried and unwinds at a natural pace. This is the best book so far. Buy it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The Shadow Rising is definitely a book divided in to thirds. The first few hundred pages expertly entwines the build up of this chapter with a summary of the last three books. There is then a further, less pacey section with deals with culture, exploration of new content in the form of dreamscapes and the further definition of the Forsaken, the minions of evil. This middle section is tough going and before the action gets going another four hundred pages have passed. The final third, a siege, a daring infiltration and a clash of culture are all well crafted and ensure the first two thirds are well spent. Many of the main plot lines are closed, with a myriad of new paths created to ensure the fifth instalment is eagerly sought out. Overall, Shadow Rising is a competent entry in the series, but it is too long, with content that could be presented in a more slick fashion.
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I am relly enjoying the book and find myself reading it every chance I get. Will be buying the next episode or may get it for my mothersday from my children. Read more
Published 2 months ago by chick
Great book
I bought this for my partner who is reading the Wheel of Time series of books and absolutely loves them. Aparantly it takes Lord of the Rings to a whole new level. Read more
Published 3 months ago by MISS K M STANDISH
Here I Go Again...
'The Shadow Rising' is a great sequel in the series. We have our characters all set up - Egwene with her developing powers, Rand with his history of the Aiel, etc - and with the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephanopolisrose
good service
the only critism is of hte service is that it took slightly longer then expected for the books to arrive. it took just over a week which i find to be suprisingly slow nowadays. Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Premi
But oh, these women are so annoying
I enjoyed Books 1,2,3 and even 4. The story is good, even if it sometimes feels like the Lord of Ring, but I would have enjoyed them much more if it was not for the women's... Read more
Published 7 months ago by French Bookworm
I read it and it was good!
"The Shadow Rising" is the fourth novel in the epic fantasy saga "Wheel of Time", written by Robert Jordan until he passed away in 2007. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ManInsideTheHelm
Review of The Shadow Rising
The Shadow Rising, the fourth book in the Wheel of Time saga, continues the story of the kids from Emond's Feild, of the Two Rivers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Noor Jahangir
Good
The quality of the book was as described, and the delivery was swift. However, the cover was not as shown in the image. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ben Holman
Too long
There are some great moments in this book, however there are also a lot of very dry sections. I'm really glad it's finished and this might be my last visit to the Wheel of Time. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Daniel Jones
The Shadow Rising
Don't have anything to say on the story really. We learn more about the Aiel, get a hint of Moraines thinking, Perrin goes home. Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. Roche
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