Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan is one of the best selling fantasy authors alive today - based entirely on the phenomenal success of his Wheel of Time series, which follows a group of young people as they grow into heroes and heroines fighting the Dark One to save their world.
Extremely bright (his degree is in physics) and a life-long avid reader, Robert Jordan sought to create a satisfying fantasy world to please himself - and in turn has pleased thousands upon thousands of discerning fantasy readers.
We just recently came to read Robert Jordon and, to quote my husband, he writes "pretty darn well." That's a compliment, since we're both quite picky readers (so many books, so little time). Personally, I love this series and highly recommend it.
The following Wheel of Time bibliography includes very brief plot summaries for each novel.
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The
Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) by Robert Jordan Set in the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, young shepherd Rand begins a quest to unite the people against an Evil Shadow that threatens to destroy their world. As an introduction to the series, this novel richly details the cultures and characters (Rand and his buddies, Perrin and Mat, among others) who will feature prominently in the series as a whole. To me, The Eye of the World was somewhat reminiscent of the Sword of Shannara - young men and women, forced to their destiny when they would have preferred to remain in their quiet backwater. |
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Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, Book 2) by Robert
Jordan The great Horn of Valere is found and then stolen and the chase is on! This book is fast-paced and very exciting, while moving us along in knowing the characters and watching them grow as they pursue their chosen tasks, with a particular emphasis on the adventures of young Rand, user of the One Power - and possibly the Dragon Reborn. Jordan hits his stride with the The Great Hunt. The finale is smashing! |
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Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, Book 3) by Robert
Jordan The city of Tear holds the Heart of the Stone containing Callendor, a magical sword which only the Dragon Reborn may wield. Rand heads there to claim the sword, while Perrin (with Moiraine and Lan) is concerned that he's turning into a wolf. Mat, in company with the girls, is healed of his wound. Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve are sent after the Black Ajah. Eventually, they all converge on Tear to witness the drawing of the sword. Less about Rand, much more on the other characters, particularly the women. |
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Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time, Book 4) by Robert
Jordan As the Forsaken are now loose in the world, Rand travels with Mat to the Aiel Waste. The Shadow Rising and the book following cover Rand's rise to rulership, his acknowledgement by the Aiel, the unification of the peoples against the foe, and tells much more of the background history of the world - making many things come clear. The Shadow Rising also features the adventures of Perrin as he returns to the Two Rivers with Faile. |
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Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, Book 5) by Robert
Jordan As Rand, the Dragon Reborn, gathers his friends and allies together, the final battle is close to hand - for the Dark One is just about to break the bonds that are keeping all heck from breaking loose. Will they be ready in time? In The Fires of Heaven Mat is revealed as another reincarnated hero, and a new heroine, Birgitte, arrives on the scene, shooting arrows in a league with Legolas. Along with book four, considered by many readers to the be the best of the series. One of the most humorous, as the girls "battle" each other and the Wise Ones, as well as the Black Ajah and the Forsaken. |
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Lord
of Chaos (The Wheel of Time, Book 6) by Robert Jordan In Lord of Chaos, Rand begins his project to restore magic to men, aided by his allies and friends - and perhaps enemies. Many of our favorite characters see a great deal of personal development here, but the big battle is still on the horizon, as the Dark One remains (temporarily) imprisoned. While the general consensus among fans beginning with book six is that Jordan needs to begin moving along a little faster, I disagree. The characters are fascinating, the plot complex, and the humor a joy. If he needs 20 books to complete the story, I'll still be along for the ride. |
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Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, Book 7) by Robert
Jordan It's hot. No, not the book - the weather. Rand, wearing A Crown of Swords, and company continue to battle an unnatural heat wave and continue to gather the forces and skills needed to defeat the Dark One. Enlivened with a great deal of humor, this lengthy novel puts the final battle on the back burner while following the stories of Egwene in the first half and Mat, Nynaeve, and Elayne in the second as the girls search for the Bowl of the Winds and Mat...well, let's just say Mat is fantasy's "Boy Toy" of the year. Very funny, very good. |
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Path of Daggers (The Wheel of Time, Book 8) by Robert
Jordan Still involved with lesser battles, mostly with the Seanchan, Rand continues to consolidate his power, while Egwene moves forward in her quest to prove herself Amyrlin. Nynaeve and Elayne are on the run, while Mat is hardly mentioned. Look for a big change in the weather. And what's up with those Windfinders? They make the Aiel Wise Ones seem humble and modest. Possibly the slowest of the series, The Path of Daggers has Jordan's usual good writing, but not a lot of movement towards resolution of the story. |
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Winter's
Heart (The Wheel of Time, Book 9) by Robert Jordan I'll quote Paul Hughes' review for Amazon on Winter's Heart, as he says it so well: "Elayne's still waiting to take the crown of Andor; the noticeably absent Egwene is still waiting to go after the White Tower; Perrin gets ready to pursue the Shaido but then disappears for the rest of the book. About the only excitement comes with the long-awaited return of Mat Cauthon and a thankfully rock 'em, sock 'em finale in which Rand finally, finally changes the balance of power in his fight against the Dark One." A fantastic ending - in more ways than one. Maybe the best of the series to date. |
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Crossroads
of Twilight (The Wheel of Time, Book 10) by Robert
Jordan As twilight descends on the world, each of our heroes and heroines face challenging tests - Mat is pursued (figuratively and literally - he has met his match in the Daughter of the Nine Moons), Elayne fights for her throne, Egwene lays seige to the White Tower, Perrin may sell his soul to rescue his wife - while Rand has cleansed the male True Source but has yet to convince anyone that male magic is clean. Fans were highly disappointed at the lack of action and any resolution in Crossroads of Twilight. We personally enjoy the characters and cultures in and of themselves, and are willing to take the time to savor the lengthy tale Jordan is spinning. However, one does wonder if and/or when he will pick up the pace - the story has to end someday. |
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Knife
of Dreams (The Wheel of Time Book 11) by Robert Jordan "The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes...Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph." - book description. Jordan promised some excitement and surprises in this one - plus a tying up of many loose ends and subplots. Well, he certainly tied up a lot of loose ends - in a very workmanlike and efficient manner. He moved so quickly, he was sometimes reduced to a long-term mystery being resolved in a one-line bald statement. The surprises weren't there, however - things pretty much went the way we all expected. The only part of the book that lives up to Jordan's best work is a small sequence about Nynaeve and Lan - that's not to be missed. Even with the progress made in Knife of Dreams, there's still much to be done before the final battle. One wonders how fast-paced by the final book will be. It seems to be either feast or famine with Jordan - too slow or too fast. |
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New
Spring (A Wheel of Time Prequel Novel) by Robert
Jordan New Spring is the first in a projected prequel trilogy about Lan and Moraine with a lot more information about their backgrounds, their meeting and bonding, and the beginnings of their quest to find the Dragon Reborn, including run-ins with the Black Ajah. Based on a short story published several years ago in the Legends 3 anthology. |
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The
World of Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time This is an encyclopedic companion volume that details the characters, history, mythology, places, etc., that comprise Jordan's world. Includes fulll-page reproductions of the cover art (ouch! personally, we feel it's got to be among the worst cover art in fantasy, though some people love it). A book for hard-core fans published in 1998, it covers books 1 - 7. |