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The Eye of the World and its sequels in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series show the extent to which one can go with a traditional fantasy framework, with added gusto. Stock elements are abound: a reluctant hero--in fact five humble village folk--plucked from wholesome obscurity to fight dark powers; an eternal evil enemy who can be defeated but not destroyed, until the end of the world, which is fast approaching; a mysterious sisterhood with vast powers and who love to manipulate thrones and kingdoms from the shadows (think of the Bene Gesserit of the Dune series); a ferocious battle-hardened warrior race (echoes of the Fremen of Dune, or the Haruchai of the Thomas Covenant novels).
Jordan didn't become a bestselling author merely by mixing up traditional ingredients; a master storyteller, he ingeniously gives unusual twists to these conventional fantasy elements. He also excels in the descriptive and narrative skills needed to create a detailed and coherent imaginary world. The many lands he portrays are vast in scope and contain amazingly varied countries and peoples, while retaining the inner coherence needed to make them satisfying places for a fantasy fan to roam around in. However, Jordan's writing never attains the subtlety or sophistication of, say, George RR Martin and there are some annoying stylistic tics: he seems unable to introduce a female character without commenting on her neckline and thereafter has them forever smoothing their dresses.
To his publisher's credit, Jordan's books are fortunate among fantasy novels in not having covers that look like an explosion of a teenager's bedroom. The absence of such lurid artwork is, perhaps, part of their appeal. --David Pickering
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On very rare occasions, very talented storytellers create worlds that are beyond fantasy; worlds that become realities. Robert Jordan has (- MORGAN LLYWELYN )
Epic in every sense (THE TIMES )
[With} The Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal (THE NEW YORK TIMES )
The Eye of the World and its sequels in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series show the extent to which one can go with a traditional fantasy framework, with added gusto. Stock elements are abound: a reluctant hero--in fact five humble village folk--plucke (To his publisher's credit, Jordan's books are fortunate among fantasy novels in not having covers that look like an explosion of a teenager's bedroom. The absence of such lurid artwork is, perhaps, part of their appeal.’ )
Epic in every sense (THE TIMES )
[With} The Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal (THE NEW YORK TIMES )
The Eye of the World and its sequels in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series show the extent to which one can go with a traditional fantasy framework, with added gusto. Stock elements are abound: a reluctant hero--in fact five humble village folk--plucke (To his publisher's credit, Jordan's books are fortunate among fantasy novels in not having covers that look like an explosion of a teenager's bedroom. The absence of such lurid artwork is, perhaps, part of their appeal.’ )
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Arguably the best (I certainly think so) of Robert Jordan's novels. This is why we all appreciate Jordan's writing. It is undoubtedly one of the best novel since J.R. Tolkein and far outstrips and out paces all other contemporary fantasy novelist. Eye Of The World is what made us jump (more like grabbed and pulled in) headlong into a world that seems so real that we can picture the world in our imagination in detail, really few authors can simulate this kind of realism.It has all the perfect magical ingredients a fantasy book needs to make it successfull and thoroughly engaging. It has the traditional fantasy plot, good Vs evil, light and dark. It may not be unique but Jordan expands on this,and adds his own touch and detail to it. But the main thing (and what sets Jordan apart) is the sense of epic ness, the grand adventure it inspires to his readers.The depth and realism of the characters are outstanding. Each character is written in precise detail and Jordan adds a bit of mystery into them (a ploy which Jordan intelligently uses to keep us absorbed, wondering what the character will reveal next).The pace and action is all there ( EoTW has more action than the last two novel, PoD and WH combined). From the start to finish it is all action and adventure with the perfect amount of intrigue, magic and unsolved mystery to it.
44 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow. I read this book six months ago and can still tell you exactly what happened, but I won't, because I want everybody to read the books. The wheel of time is surely THE MOST addictive series of books ever. I read Eye of the World in five days and went straight out to buy the next one, and straight out to buy the one after that, and so on. Yes, it's a little slow to start, but the minute Winternight gets going you can't stop. Ever.
Sub-plots galore, love and hate relationships, twists and subtle hints as to what the horrifying ending is all make this book possibly the beginning of the best series I will ever read. People say the later books are more boring and too long, but THIS IS NOT TRUE. Robert Jordan has an amazing talent for story-telling, and I recommend him to everybody.
I must also say that his characters are perfectly developed so that you know precisely who they are and what they would feel and think. By book 9 you will know and love our main characters, and don't start book 1 without thinking you won't finish, because you will be hooked. Enjoy, everybody, you will not find better.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Wheel of Time sequence is my absolute favourite in fantasy.
This book is the very first in the sequence. Unfortunately, Jordan tried to give the first hundred pages a "Lord of the Rings" style, which means that things do take a while to get going at first, but after a little while, the story takes off and doesn't stop. A word of warning - the series will go on until book 10 at least - and probably up to book 12, so make sure you have room on your shelves.
Every time you reread the books, you can see more details, and the propehecie and foretellings scattered through the text can someties give ou a glimpse of where the tale is heading, but there are always surprises.
The basic mythos of the book - the Wheel of time, the pattern of an age, and the concept of ta'veran - people destined to change the world, but whose lives are not wholly under their own control - gives the best justification for prophecy and free will I've ever met.
But don't take my word for it - try it yourself.
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To long winded
Wheel of Time is a series that is certainly trying to be the second coming of Lord of the Rings, a lush imaginative story of good vs evil in a high fantasy world. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Animefan
First time fantasy!!
Im no expert on fantasy literature but for me this book ticked all boxes and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it and was gutted when it ended. Read more
Published 1 month ago by the law
Review of Eye of the World
A fairly decent fantasy tale, but despite some strange reviews which say otherwise, it is not in the same league as Tolkein.
Published 1 month ago by Stu
A-mazing
Was a series recommended this series so decided to dive in a try it out - its amazing, pretty addictive - and flows very well - took a few chapters to get into it but now I love... Read more
Published 1 month ago by rockbeetle
Size isn't everything
Bad times are coming to Emond's Field. The winter snow will not retreat, the wolves are becoming bolder, and a cloaked stranger stalks three young men of the village: Rand, Matt... Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Big Pink One
Great read
Once started on, this series will draw you in and it just gets better and better. and there is thirteen books in the series.
Published 2 months ago by pat
Awful
First of all I love epic fantasy. I'm a big fan of Abercrombie, Martin, Hobb etc but this was just awful. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rob Elouard
Lord of the Rings meets a Song of Fire and Ice.........
Wow what a fantastic book really looking forward to the next one "the great hunt" I hope it lives up to the first installment. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peter Cochrane
Eye of the world
I've read this book many times whilst growing up and I was always surprised by how much happens even from the 1st book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D
Took me AGES to get into it!
After all the hype over these books I was expecting something brillliant. I was quite disappointed. I just couldn't get into it. The characters are too simple. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Carmel Millington
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