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The Eye of the World
One of the most monumental fantasy series of all time Jordan creates a rich vibrant world that feels so real you will begin to think you live there. Can th... READ MORE
About as good as fantasy gets
In my opinion, this has one of the most amazing openings to a book, the first chapter is simply chilling. This is a very easy recommend for any fan of Tolk... READ MORE
A Masterful Fantasy
Currently kicking myself for taking so long to read this book.
A beautiful and elegant fantasy adventure story.
Synopsis
Soon to be a major TV series on Prime Video
Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first novel in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.
When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness.
In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780356517001
- Number of pages: 816
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 58 mm
- Weight: 548g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View all I'm not sure how I feel about this one. On one hand this is a good story that is relatively fast paced with well conceived and well written characters tha... READ MORE
Eye of the World
I picked up this book up off the shelf without knowing anything about it and I have to say I was well rewarded for my random choice. It was easy to read al... READ MORE
epic
I love reading fantasy novels and this is one of the best ive ever read, Robert Jordan has a wonderfull imagination, he is an amazing and talented writer, ... READ MORE
The Eye of the World
I found this book gathering dust on my partner's bookcase by pure accident. I decided that it had been too long since last I enjoyed a good read and withou... READ MORE
Dull and overly long
This book just seemed to take a long time to read and go nowhere in particular. I got about half way and couldn't carry on. Just dull.
One of the best books I have ever read.
This book is simply epic, the characters are in-depth, and the story line is about as colourful and dramatic as is possible. From the very first chapter, J... READ MORE
The Eye of the World
This book was recomended to me by a friend who was was on book eight, I found it so captivating I had finished it within 1 week.An awsome read for anyone h... READ MORE
Absolutely amazing book!
Epic!
Spellbinding, breathtaking and atmospheric, this book is flawless.
The start of a long journey
This book is one that I started reading in the hope that i wouldn't like it. Knowing there are so many books in the series is daunting but I thought I'd gi... READ MORE
The beginning of something great
A Very Long Read which Barely Scratches the Surface...
I did try to read The Eye of the World years and years ago, but I was possibly a bit too young and hadn’t yet read much in the genre, as I couldn’t read be... READ MORE
Good start to a great series, prepare to be hooked
This series (which I finished a little while ago) is as great a fantasy series as I have yet read, but a warning, don't start this series until you can dev... READ MORE
Addiction
I've just finished the last book of this series so anyone looking to give it ago, I fully recommend reading this, with 14 books you fall in love with the c... READ MORE
Excellent High Fantasy
So glad to have started this joirney.
Looking forward to the rest of the series
Careful. If you pick it up you can’t put it down
I’ve read all 14 books; that’s about 10’000 pages. There is also a prequel. An amazing journey of three guys and three girls. There’s also quite a lot of g... READ MORE
Bow down to the all time master of fantasy!
This is the onset to my all time favourite read. Twenty odd books in the series.
Such a shame Robert died before finishing it.
Massive kudos to his fores... READ MORE
Spiritual Successor to Lord of the Rings? Maybe.
I first bought this book quite a few years before reading it for the simple fact that the cover looked nice and it was being constantly advertised in any b... READ MORE
Great story
Loved it
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