Jan 16, 2004 01:40 PM
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(Updated Jan 16, 2004 01:40 PM)
Eye Of The World is the first book in the Wheel Of Time series which is right now at the tenth book and still counting! (two more to go I think!) Each book of these series would weigh enough to kill a dog should you throw one of the books at it. (yuppe, it's that long)
Don't let the length of the story deter you though. it's an AMAZING read.
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Confession 1
This book was where I got the name Aviendha from. She's a character from the book. One of the warrior women fabricated in the tale also known as the sisterhood of the spear. she's my absolute favourite character cause she's so ful of spunk.
Confession 2
I didnt read buy a single copy of this book. instead I borrowed every single one from my friend. I'm thinking of saving anough money to buy the collecters' edition once the series is FINALLY finished.
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Ok... that done, what is the book about?
Robert Jordan has been hailed as the best thing to come out of the fantasy genre since JRR Tolkien, and a title rightfully earned. His words are very discriptive n he doesnt leave a single detail out (constributing to the length of the story I suppose) and he has the power to capture your imagination and pull you into the tale he has woven where might, magic, mystery and intrigue are spawned and lives in the eternal glory of fantasy. (god i'm bad at sounding poetic)
but anyway... eye of the world is where it all starts off. a simple village boy, RandAl'Thor found his world turned upside down two starngers walked into his village. They introduced themselves as Moraine and Lan and soon the whole village was buzzing about Moraine being one of the fabled Aes Sedai and Lan was her warder.
In the midst of it all, horrible creatures started attacking the village where RandAl'thor was told it was him they seek. Bidding him to come away, RandAl'thor followed Moraine away from the village followed by his friends Perrin and Mat.
Thus begins the adventure.....
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The storyline is very interesting and Robert Jordan made many subplots to the story as well, giving each character their own history and journey.
Its very hard for you to read this book, put it down and not feel like you've been taken on an amazing journey.
All in all... a must read!
