The Eye of the World
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Jordan, Robert
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Jordan, Robert Author
Reading, Kate Narrator
Kramer, Michael Narrator
Series
Wheel of time volume 1
Published
Books on Tape , 2011.
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The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!The Eye of the World, the first novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, follows Moiraine Damodred as she arrives in Emond's Field on a quest to find the one prophesized to stand against The Dark One.The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.When a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade the Two Rivers seeking their master’s enemy, Moiraine persuades Rand al’Thor and his friends to leave their home and enter a larger unimaginable world filled with dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light.Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.The Wheel of Time®New Spring: The Novel#1 The Eye of the World#2 The Great Hunt#3 The Dragon Reborn#4 The Shadow Rising#5 The Fires of Heaven#6 Lord of Chaos#7 A Crown of Swords#8 The Path of Daggers#9 Winter's Heart#10 Crossroads of Twilight#11 Knife of DreamsBy Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson#12 The Gathering Storm#13 Towers of Midnight#14 A Memory of LightBy Robert Jordan and Teresa PattersonThe World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of TimeBy Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria SimonsThe Wheel of Time CompanionBy Robert Jordan and Amy RomanczukPatterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

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eAudiobook
Edition
Unabridged
Street Date
06/14/2011
Language
English
ISBN
9780307941152
Subjects
Fiction
Science Fiction

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Both of these leisurely paced, richly detailed epic fantasy series feature heroes battling monsters and magic and on a quest to save the world against dark forces. Kingkiller Chronicles' protagonist is driven by vengeance while The Wheel of Time's hero is the chosen one. -- Jane Jorgenson
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Earthsinger chronicles - Penelope, L., 1978-
Readers looking for a richly detailed epic fantasy full of evocative imagery, intriguing world building, and intricate plotting should pick up both of these compelling series. Earthsinger Chronicles is a bit more suspenseful than Wheel of Time. -- Stephen Ashley
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Humans become caught up in a battle against a powerful evil entity in these richly detailed and intricate epic fantasy series. Hollow Covenant is a bit more suspenseful than the more leisurely paced Wheel of Time. -- Stephen Ashley
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Epic fantasy fans will appreciate these compelling novels with rich world-building centered around heroes on a quest to confront a demon king (Hidden Queen) or the Dark One (Eye of the World). Both are part of a series. -- CJ Connor
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Fans of Robert Jordan will find Orson Scott Card offers similar themes: young protagonists faced with impossible choices in battles against evil. Young heroes responsible for saving the world, an impossible quest, adventures, and often a melancholy tone fill Card's fantasy and science fiction novels. -- Katherine Johnson
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Published Reviews

Library Journal Review

The peaceful villagers of Emond's Field pay little heed to rumors of war in the western lands until a savage attack by troll-like minions of the Dark One forces three young men to confront a destiny which has its origins in the time known as The Breaking of the World. This richly detailed fantasy presents a fully realized, complex adventure which will appeal to fans of classic quests. Recommended. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Kirkus Book Review

Vast, improbable fantasy that touches all the standard bases, with an unimpressive though complicated good. vs.-evil/cyclic-history backdrop. Upon peaceful, bucolic Emond's Field suddenly descends a horde of bestial, vicious Trollocs directed by sinister shadowy Fades at the behest of the Evil One. Their targets are three young men: sheepherder Rand, blacksmith Perrin, prankster Mat; all three miraculously escape. Also on hand are Moiraine, a well-dressed lady of the Aes Sedai (those who can tap the One Power to work magic) and her sidekick, the warrior Lan. Clearly, the only safe place for the three is Tar Valon, the magically defended city of the Aes Sedai. So, accompanied by the village Wisdom (witch) Nynaeve and her apprentice Egwene, they all set off. After some adventures and hairsbreadth escapes--the usual heroic-travelogue padding--they join up with a cuddly giant Ogier, Loial, who takes them through magical tunnels to see the Green Man. Nearby is the Eye of the World, which the Evil One fears: it's a source of power to be used against him. Finally, some sort of ethereal battle ensues, as Rand taps the power of the Eye to destroy the Evil One without quite knowing how. Neither will his readers. Despite one or two encouraging signs of inventiveness: portentous, ponderous, and contrived, with a rationale that's not even half worked out. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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Library Journal Reviews

The peaceful villagers of Emond's Field pay little heed to rumors of war in the western lands until a savage attack by troll-like minions of the Dark One forces three young men to confront a destiny which has its origins in the time known as The Breaking of the World. This richly detailed fantasy presents a fully realized, complex adventure which will appeal to fans of classic quests. Recommended. Copyright 1990 Cahners Business Information.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jordan, R., Reading, K., & Kramer, M. (2011). The Eye of the World (Unabridged). Books on Tape.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jordan, Robert, Kate Reading and Michael Kramer. 2011. The Eye of the World. Books on Tape.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jordan, Robert, Kate Reading and Michael Kramer. The Eye of the World Books on Tape, 2011.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Jordan, R., Reading, K. and Kramer, M. (2011). The eye of the world. Unabridged Books on Tape.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jordan, Robert, Kate Reading, and Michael Kramer. The Eye of the World Unabridged, Books on Tape, 2011.

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