The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time: Book 1)
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In one short decade, Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time has become the bestselling American fantasy series of all time—comparable in depth and scope to J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary trilogy, The Lord of The Rings. Now, the first two titles in the series, The Eye of the World and The Great Hunt, are available unabridged on CD.
In the THE EYE OF THE WORLD three young friends; Rand, Matt and Perrin are attacked by subhuman monsters, bestial Trollocs. With the help of Lady Moiraine, an Aes Sedai, a woman who can wield the One Power and her Warder, Lan--the young boys flee their homeland. But they are pursued relentlessly by the forces of the evil Dark One--and begin an adventure across an imaginative, fantastical world of strange wonders and deadly horror--where goodness stands on the brink of destruction--for the Wheel of Time is weaving a web in the pattern of ages, a web to entangle the world.
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Submitted by Talmadge V Vessels Jr
Robert Jordan outdoes himself in the first of his Wheel of Time series, The Eye of the World. The characters are alive and share the same feelings, fears, triumphs and regrets we might should we find ourselves engulfed in so many non-choices for our own lives. Few choose the path they are traveling, but when death haunts and hunts you, what else is there to do but follow where you are being lead -- but can you trust those you follow -- do you know their agenda truly includes your best interest? Or do they have plans of which you are unaware and may not serve you so well as they will be served. This is a story with more questions than answers -- as is life. It is the adventure which counts, the journey that matters -- in the end -- well -- we must all die in the end. An excellent journey to take.
Thank you, Robert Jordan, thank you. T V. Vessels, Jr., author.
Submitted by Andrew Bartholomew
To reply to a previous reviewer: The opening chapter sets up the entire series. Even as a 7th grader nearly 17 years ago I understood this. This is an excellent series by a man that has lead a life that he can draw much experience from. Mr. Jordan has created characters and a world that sets him above most authors, let alone his fantasy competition. I recommend anything this man writes. My only criticism is that he doesn't publish fast enough!
Submitted by Anonymous
It took a while to keep track of the main characters and direction of the story, but I am thoroughly hooked in the story and am excited to follow this saga through so many books. Great story!
Submitted by Leslie Stewart
I have really enjoyed the series. Robert Jordan and the Wheel of Time books were recommended to me by a couple of friends. I started reading the series about a year ago and am now on Book 9. But as I have more time to listen than read, I have enjoyed retracing my steps to the beginning of the saga. I would recommend the series to anyone who enjoys begin swept into a world of mystery, intrigue, magic, and wonderful characters.
Submitted by Shannon Lowry
Sorry to be the party pooper my fellow reviewers. Many people have raved to me about this series and perhaps that built it up beyond what it could ever be in real life. There isn't anything wrong with this book and the reader is fine but it failed to grab me. It's enjoyable in the sense that if you like Tolkien and Goddkind and others like them, this will appeal in similar ways. Unfortunately because I have read so many other similar books, this one had nothing new to offer me. There were so many characters, events and titles that by disk 6 I still felt I didn't have a good idea of what was going on. That's the equivalent to a couple hundred pages.
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