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- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
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117 of 120 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Firstly, it's nice to see that here, in comparison to the US amazon site, there's only one person reviewing the book who hasn't read it and has given it a one star. I can well understand fans annoyance at having to wait for the next book but no one is forcing them to buy this book, it is not an integral part of the main series, nor has it claimed to be.
This is a prequel to the Wheel of Time series, now 10 books long. In Jordan's most recent interview (Jan 04) he states that he anticipates being able to finish in perhaps two books (he has been saying this since 1994 however, so be warned). While it has been advertised as an entry point to the series, I would not recommend it as such. Concepts are not sufficiently explained and to be honest the Eye of the World, the first book in the series, can work as a stand alone book. Try that before this.
The book comes in essentially two parts; the first concerns Moiraine and Siuan, two young women who feature later in the series. The story documents how they become fully-fledged Aes Sedai after many years of training and how they come to begin a search for the Dragon Reborn. This part of the book is great for fans in that we see a lot more of the White Tower than previously. We also see what could be deemed 'normal' AS training as opposed to that shown for Elayne, Egwene and Nynaeve in the main series. Jordan's writing style, in contrast to his more recent work, is concise yet retaining his trademarks to a sufficient degree to be interesting.
The second part of the novel is essentially the novella in Legends. If you've already read this, then the last 100 pages will simply be the same old material.
If your a fan and haven't got Legends, see this as simply more material. An enjoyable read even if it does not progress the series. As a non-fan, this could be a confusing novel that in the end stops before the real action begins.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is almost impossible for a reviewer to seperate New Spring from the main body of the Wheel of time series. However does that do so will realise that Robert Jordan has lost none of his ability to write a good story. Apart from the last chapter (25) which is the same material as the short story from the Legends Anthology, the novella contains all new material. Sharply written and with a noticeable pace to the story that has been lacking in the main books, New Spring provides wonderful insight into the workings of the White Tower, and the characters of Moraine, Lan and others who feature in later books. However, when one weighs the price of this short novel, the inclusion of the material from Legends, and the whole question of whether it is appropriate to release a prequel while the main tale hangs unfinished, one must conclude that New Spring, although deserving of it's place in the Wheel of Time corpus, is a well written but unnessacary addition at this time.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like many other fans of The Wheel of Time series, I have been becoming increasingly disillusioned with the later instalments in the epic. However, this prequel is a good return to form from Robert Jordan.
A lot of the "padding" (e.g. long and pointless descriptions, women drinking tea and clutching and smoothing skirts etc.) has gone, which means that New Spring is much shorter than the more recent novels, which is a good thing in my opinion. There is also a lot of action and the storyline canters along at a good pace.
OK, some of irritations are still there (in particular, Jordan appears unable to develop female characters very well, as the younger Moiraine and Siuan as Accepted and new Aes Sedai are a little too similar in behaviour and character to Elayne, Egwene and Nynaeve and almost unrecognisable from the older versions of themselves portrayed in the novels that follow), but all in all a good novel that will be enjoyed by fans of WoT.
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very happy with this purchase a great book although i am on book 6 of the wheel of time this is a nice break and a good start for anyone who intends to read the wheel of time saga... Read more
Published 2 months ago by zerolife
New Spring Wheel of Time Prequel
This is a great prequel. If your into the Wheel of time series then this is perfect .
Several of the major characters feature. Read more
Several of the major characters feature. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roy
A Must Be for every fantasy fan!
This is the story about Moiraine and Siuan, two women of extraordinary abilities, and their search for an infant that is destined to face The Dark Lord a final time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rosan North
New Spring: A Wheel of Time Prequel - Robert Jordan
I suppose I should start by repeating what has been said by some others. This is not a stand alone novel. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gordon
Brilliant Prequel
In this book, we find out the origins of Moirraine, Lan, Suian, and other key characters in the saga. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tuomas
A good read for existing fans, newcomers are better off starting with...
The mixture of reviews that this book has on here is very interesting, and shows quite well how a prequel can divide a readership. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dave L
Fantastic
This is another episode in the great adventure of the Wheel of Time.
If you are into fantasy, this is for you. Read more
If you are into fantasy, this is for you. Read more
Published 21 months ago by David Cunliffe
My favourite book in the series
This has actually surprised me by how good it is, and is probably my favourite book in the whole series (so far). Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by J. R. Johnson-Rollings
Very good
Item arrived in good time and in excellent condition (as specified). Very pleased with purchase.
Published on 18 May 2010 by Silviana
Typical Jordan
Well if you have slugged through all the other books in the wheel of time series, then I would recommend you read this one, otherwise, read the first 3 or 4 installments of the... Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by WT
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