Now in development for TV Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, … birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready.
The final volume of the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was partially written by Robert Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007. Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn books, and now Stormlight Archive, among others, was chosen by Jordan’s editor–his wife, Harriet McDougal–to complete the final volume, later expanded to three books.
In this epic novel, Robert Jordan’s international bestselling series begins its dramatic conclusion. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward–wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders–his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself.
Egwene al’Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. As days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent, Egwene works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai while providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower–and possibly the world itself.
TV series update: “Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC’s “Agents of SHIELD,” the Netflix series “Hemlock Grove,” and the NBC series “Chuck.” Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar’s Ted Field and Mike Weber. Darren Lemke will also executive produce, with Jordan’s widow Harriet McDougal serving as consulting producer.” —Variety
The Wheel of Time(R)
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#7 A Crown of Swords
#8 The Path of Daggers
#9 Winter’s Heart
#10 Crossroads of Twilight
#11 Knife of Dreams
By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
#12 The Gathering Storm
#13 Towers of Midnight
#14 A Memory of Light
By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson
The World of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time
By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons
The Wheel of Time Companion
By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk
Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time
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Genre: Epic Fantasy
This book is full of adrenaline and rush! I absolutely loved how Sanderson handled the progress of the story and the character development. I feel this is at the same level of awesomeness as my last most favorite book in the series, Lord of Chaos, book six. Lots of things happen and I will try not to reveal everything so the story won’t be spoiled to those of you who have not read the book yet.
The Gathering Storm is the twelfth book in The Wheel of Time series. This is the first book in the series that is written by Brandon Sanderson. From what I understand is that before passing away Robert Jordan wanted to write a single book that will end and wrap up the series but that single book would have been a huge book to be printed hence Sanderson has divided it into three books instead.
“How do you fight someone smarter than yourself?” Rand whispered. “The answer is simple. You make her think that you are sitting down across the table from her, ready to play her game. Then you punch her in the face as hard as you can.”
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What to expect:
– Elayne, Lan, Brigitte, and several other characters do not make an appearance in this book. I did not miss them. Not because I don’t love or enjoy these characters but because I feel the author wanted to focus on the other characters and their stories. And he made those stories very interesting and gripping making you hardly think about the other characters that are missing.
– Egwene is the star of this book for me. Her storyline, struggle, her rise, and all the Tar Valon events from start to end were mind-blowing. It was truly amazing. I found myself saying wow several times while reading her part. It was everything I wanted from her story.
– Rand changes a lot, the events that happen around him make the boy feel frustrated more than ever. He gets rid of two of the forsaken but that comes with a big price. His relationship with Min and Cadsuane changes. His meeting with his father Tam was somehow a heartbreaking moment. Then his last scene on the Dragonmount is chilling and predicts more vast changes in the coming books!
– One of the important Aes Sedai’s confesses to Egwene that she is from the Black Ajah and provides her with all the names she gathered and information about the sisters who are Darkfriend. I really liked her character. Sad to see her gone.
– Mat’s side story was fun too but I feel the most entertaining part was his story in that crazy village where at night people change to something else! That was truly creepy and atmospheric.
“We can’t go back, Mat. The Wheel has turned, for better or worse. And it will keep on turning, as lights die and forests dim, storms call and skies break. Turn it will. The Wheel is not hope, and the Wheel does not care, the Wheel simply is. But so long as it turns, folk may hope, folk may care. For with light that fades, another will eventually grow, and each storm that rages must eventually die. As long as the Wheel turns.”
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The Gathering Storm is filled with more events than the ones I have mentioned but it is always hard to reveal more without spoiling. I feel this volume lives up to the high standards of the series and highly improved on the last few books which in my humble opinion lacked this kind of rush. I LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT. Start to end!
Excellent epic fantasy. A “must read before I die” series. Well worth the time you’ll invest in it.
This is the 12th book in the Wheel of Time series and the story is red hot with excitement in every chapter. This will soon be on HBO.
This is my favorite book in the entire Wheel of Time series thus far. I could hardly put it down.
Sanderson finally gets everything back on track. This is the 1st of the Final 3 Books
The Wheel of Time books are great, you really can not tell where Jordan left and Sanderson picked up. If you can spare the time to read 12,000+ pages don’t hesitate.