Wheel of Time Review - Book Reviews

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The entire series is a must to read if you like fantasy books

having a sense of humor, chronic reader, a pet owner, family oriented, read as often as time allows, a busy person, into trying new things, dreaming in color

NOV

14

2007

Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series is similar to the world Tolkien brought in Lord of the Rings but with a lot more detail and much longer. If you enjoy fantasy style writing, you will love this series. The story takes place in a time before vehicles or technology, but in a different world where some of the population have abilities and powers that can be developed. This power of course is used for good with some, but bad for others. The book refers to many ages where history repeats itself (as the wheel turns) but nothing is really predetermined in the present. It's the classic... read full review »

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meowalittle
Corona, CA

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Masterfully written series ...

avid reader, a sci-fi buff, busy working

MAR

31

2008

What a great way to relax & let your mind roam thru another world and time!

Robert Jordan did a fantastic job in fleshing out his characters. Nothing is black and white in the Wheel of Time series. The good guys aren't necessarily the good guys, & the bad guys, well ... they really are bad! This is not quite like a Tolkien book, as I think it's better than Tolkien.

I've only read the first three books in this series and can't wait to get the rest of the books in this series!

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Husker-Mama
Buda, TX

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The greatest American epic fantasy series

a fantasy reader, Every day computer user, in love with this book!, a fan of clever plots, read for fun, an avid reader, an aspiring writer, a woman

JUL

27

2008

Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series is probably the greatest (and longest) series I've ever read. Now don't let the length scare you away, the first few books are much shorter than the longer ones. Regardless, these books have everything a best-seller needs:

interesting, well-developed, and original characters
an intriguing plot
an amazing new world with very-detailed cultures and history
beautiful language
a great, well-defined magic system
and a genius author!

Now Mr. Jordan recently passed away, but his wife Harriet chose Brandon Sanderson to finish the series, and I believe he will do the best... read full review »

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mysticaldolphin
Huntsville, AL

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busy college student, reading allows me to unwind.

reading non-fiction, Every day computer user, a fiction reader, a woman, a fan of clever plots, read for fun

MAR

14

2008

I absolutely love this series! I do not find it too long, but then again I love all the details and the depth that RJ put into it. I consider those details and the extensiveness to be what makes the series so great and utterly unique. Although it is sad that he died before the last book was published, before his death he literally had teams of people there writing down what he shared with them about the final book. There is also his wife who he shared details of the book with. I look forward to the release of the final book. If you love science fiction, are a fan of Tolkien, and don't mind an extensive... read full review »

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violinist623
Orlando, FL

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Fantastic

an avid reader, a sci-fi buff

AUG

11

2008

From the beginning this series pulls you in...I have spent several nights/early mornings putting off sleep because I could not put these books down...an absolutely wonderful world has been created...a few of the books did drag a bit, but I wouldn't have missed a word for anything...

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seth808
Boise, ID

One of the best fantasy authors since Tolkein

not rich, read as often as time allows, twenty something, chronic book buyer, a bit wordy, character-lover, fiction reader, having a sense of humor

DEC

11

2007

Robert Jordan's journey into fantasy writing is best shown in the Wheel of Time. The first books in the series quickly set the plot into motion, ever twisting throughout it. The series develops a wonderfully created world, with the major negative of the series being the ultimate wordiness. Books 7-9 (approxomately) stand still, not adding much to the story in the long run. Finally, with Jordan having died before writing the final volume, it remains to be seen if anyone can carry on his legacy.

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MasterCheet
Grand Rapids, MI

Be prepared for a time commitment from the Wheel of Time.

an avid reader

AUG

13

2008

Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series is a great read, if you're willing to invest the time. There are few series as long as this one (it's not even complete yet!). His character list is well over a hundred, and his descriptions are fantastically detailed; both of these help each book be 600+ pages long. I enjoyed the series thoroughly, even if it did take a while to get through. Be prepared for a time commitment from the Wheel of Time.

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iawamusic
Cedar Rapids, IA

The series starts of well, but looses steam.

avid reader

AUG

15

2008

The first couple books in the weel of time series fly by, however as the series moves on, Robert Jordan tries to interweave too many storylines and loses momentum in the plot. The final book has yet to be published due to the untimely death of Mr. Jordan.

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rafter007
Bozeman, MT

Good read but a long one.

a fiction reader, a fan of clever plots, avid reader, an avid reader, a fantasy fan

SEP

24

2008

Great series. I haven't been able to put these books down. However, after book ten, things seem to slow down and get a bit strained. I really enjoyed the characters and the world is very engrossing. A very long read though.

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MerrieMelodyxx
Ann Arbor, MI

Read them all twice

avid reader, a sci-fi buff, messy

AUG

15

2008

This series is a must for all fantasy fans.

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dilletyo
Winston Salem, NC

Wheel of Time is an incredible and engaging series!

a woman, a fiction reader, read for fun, an avid reader

AUG

30

2008

The Wheel of Time series is amazing! I am on Book 10 right now. When I first started the series in June of '07, I was a little afraid of the formidible length of the series, but it flies by with Robert Jordan's remarkable storytelling ability. Unfortunately most of my reading is confined to summer and Christmas breaks, as a college student, or I would have gone through this can't-put-it-down series even faster!

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Perkins, OK

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