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The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

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The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

By: Robert Jordan, Teresa Patterson
Narrated by: Paul Woodson
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Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of fans 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, 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.

In this series companion book, the listener will learn about the exotic beasts used by the Seanchan and hear of the rise and fall of Artur Hawking, and peruse the deeper story of the War of the Shadow. Here is the tale of the founding of the White Tower, and the creation of the Ajahs. The inner workings of the closed country, Shara, are revealed, as is the existence of a hitherto unknown continent called The Land of the Madmen.

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I like the information in the book I wish it would have been after the series instead of in the middle and I really really wish they would have taken the time to give this guy the proper pronunciation of these words and names

meh

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Good summary of the world of the Dragon. Have read the series many times. This was a good review.

Good book

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the world of the wheel of time is vast and it is great to have a guide like this to keep uou from getting lost. it was great fun to reread this now that the series complete and revisit the places and people at a specific point in time.

Great background book, and fun yo revisit!

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Very informative. Very helpful in closing the gaps of information and explanations of places and lands and the background of the wide variety of races and cultures in the world of the wheel of time.

Shannon from Texas

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The book is great in building the world of WOT and giving history and background.

Well done

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It contains spoilers for nonreaders and only a little new info for finished readers.

The first half is amazing for a finished reader looking to learn more about the world history prior to the books.

The last half is weird because this book was written before the story ends, so you hear about stuff you've already read, AND it's unfinished.

I'm not really sure who this book is meant for

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as the wheel wills. pretty good for wetlander literature. am I at fifteen words yet? what a silly requirement, I mean I've said the book was good if you are a Jordan fan you didn't even need a review you already bought this.

the wheel weaves

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Gives good back story. Definitely a good read. I would recommend reading at least the first 5 books before reading this.

Lots of information

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I really enjoyed this. My favorite aspect of the Wheel of Time is its world and history, and this book is essentially just a history of that world leading up to the series. Robert Jordan’s imagination truly was unparalleled in modern Fantasy. His creation is rivaled only by Tolkien, in my opinion.

That said, I also totally understand that others may not enjoy the book as much. It takes a unique person - namely a Wheel of Time fanboy/girl that enjoys learning about the history of a completely fictional world.

Do with that what you will.

Super Interesting - But Not For Everyone

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This book is a must own for all WoT fans. It contains spoilers for books 1-6 of the main series and you learn much of what's in those books in this one. This book tells the back story of the second age and what led up to the third age and the Dark One's touch on the world. I recommend the physical book due to the sheer amount of pictures and maps. I read along as I listened.

A must have!

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