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, … 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.
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.
The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unraveling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to boil out of the Blight.
The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age.
Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership. All the while, an unseen foe is slowly pulling a noose tight around his neck. To prevail, he must seek answers in Tel’aran’rhiod and find a way–at long last–to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it forever.
Meanwhile, Matrim Cauthon prepares for the most difficult challenge of his life. The creatures beyond the stone gateways–the Aelfinn and the Eelfinn–have confused him, taunted him, and left him hanged, his memory stuffed with bits and pieces of other men’s lives. He had hoped that his last confrontation with them would be the end of it, but the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. The time is coming when he will again have to dance with the Snakes and the Foxes, playing a game that cannot be won. The Tower of Ghenjei awaits, and its secrets will reveal the fate of a friend long lost.
Dovie’andi se tovya sagain. It’s time to toss the dice.
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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Genre: Epic Fantasy
This is the 13th book in the Wheel of Time series and is the second book in the trilogy written by Brandon Sanderson. I loved the previous book more than this one. It does not mean that this is bad. It is not at all. The problem in this book is the pacing. The first half felt slow and did not much happening while the second half was fast-paced.
When it comes to the characters Perrin Aybara has the maximum POV in this book. In the first half, his parts were very slow, and hardly anything happened. Sometimes he was getting on my nerves and I was running out of patience. However, in the second half, his POV got better. Galad makes a good appearance. I expected a lot bigger situation when Morgase revealed her identity. It was not an epic situation as I thought it would be.
Rand is hardly in this book. I expect in the final book he will get the maximum amount of footage. Egwene’s part was not huge here but quite effective. Finally, there is a resolution between her and Gawyn. Her fight and search for Mesaana were fantastic. Mat and Thom head to the Tower of Ghenjei to rescue Moiraine. YES! She is back! However, this part comes a lot late in the book around the 800th page.
Aviendha’s parts since the last couple of books have not been that good and her part continued to be not too interesting. Elayne has grown arrogant since she became a queen! I feel she wants everybody dancing to her own tunes! She was not like that before. I noticed the change more in this book. Was that really goodbye for Lan? 🙁
I can’t believe the next book is the finale! So for me to finish the whole series I have one final book and a prequel novella and I will be done with The Wheel of Time series! Towers of Midnight could have been a five-star book if not for the slow pace in the first half. The book could have been shorter and more solid. However, it is still a very good book and quite entertaining.
There really is nothing that I can say about WoT that hasn’t already been said. I have read this series from start to finish twice. It takes the idea of “the Lord of the Rings to a whole new level, and I highly recommend the series.
Grade A fine reading. =)
Fantastic book. Sanderson did a wonderful job continuing Jordan’s work.
Honestly, I just love this whole series. Worth a read for sure.
Sanderson did a great job ending a story we all fell in love with. He did justice to Jordan’s memory and I look forward to reading this series all over again someday.
Thank god that Brandon Sanderson took over the final 3 books in the Robert Jordan Universe. He seems to have cleaned up the clutter quite nicely. This is the 2nd to last book. Everything falls into place for the series to end in the last Book.
Excellent installment in the epic series. Loved it. Hard to put down. Great depth of characters and story moves along even though the books are really long. keeps you wondering and looking for the final ending of the series. Sanderson is a very worthy successor to Jordan.