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The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) | 
| Author: Robert Jordan
Publisher: Tor Books
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
Buy Used: $14.29
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Rating:  1704 reviews
Sales Rank: 66963
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 688
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 2.1
ISBN: 0312850093
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312850098
ASIN: 0312850093
Publication Date: January 15, 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Some shelf wear to dust cover. Slight bend in front dust cover. Soiling & dents to edges of pgs. Top/bottom of all pgs. have slight corner bend. Pgs. have yellowing. No highlighting/writing within. Binding in good condition.
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Product Description
The Wheel of Times 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, and 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1699 more reviews...
Awesome plot, characters, and writing, but is a trifle boring. December 18, 2008
Adam Sims (Kentucky)
As a fantasy author myself, I love to read other fantasy novels. I saw this one, and the cover looked cool, and the claim on the front that this guy was better than Tolkien got me interested.
The plot itself is a standard fantasy formula about an evil rising again, which my novel is kind of about, also. However, Jordan releases so much detail and events in the plot that it almost seems original. In fact, he even put a glossary in the back to help you out if you get confused. The novel also has a great cast of characters and brilliant writing, with an expanded vocabulary with many metaphors and similies.
However, it doesn't get the full five stars for two reasons. One is that the novel itself gets boring. Even though it's 800 pages long, I usually skim through books rather fast. However, it took me months to finish this one. Maybe it's the font size, or the fact that the chapters are very long, or the point that this series has many books longer than this installment, the last one not even written by Jordan because he died, but whatever the reason, it's not for those who have reading ADD.
Also, like Anne pointed out, the paperback version falls apart easily. When I was done with it, it looked like it had been in the arms of a hellish toddler for quite a while.
But if you like epic fantasy, pick up this book at your library or bookstore, especially if you like Tolkien.
 The first in what has been a very engaging series! December 16, 2008
Bruce Zeisel (Albany, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is yet another take on "The Dark Lord is rising again" But unlike the delightful Hobbit and subsequent Tolkien trilogy, this one develops surprising depth in its characters and as the series unfolds becomes ever more engrossing. It is also a very complex tale with at least a dozen characters to keep in mind. Also different from the Tolkien series, this one assigns enormous importance to its female characters, who carry at least as much weight in the story as the men.
For the record, I do not like fantasy novels. December 12, 2008
Where did all the Lee Marvins go?
I recently moved home after graduating from grad-school and was excited to once again find time to read books for enjoyment.
After searching for something that I haven't read, I found a beat up--falling apart--copy of The Eye of the World. I have tried in the past to read some fantasy novels but the stories and worlds that were conjured up just never sat right with me. Alas, what is someone to do if they need a reading "fix"? Thus, I started the book I felt ashamed to be seen reading.
What a fool I was! While this book is far from perfect, the story--which I won't rehash--is engrossing. The characters actually make me yearn to turn the pages to see what they will face next. And wouldn't ya' know it, there are 10 more books in the series.
The Good:
1) The story keeps you engrossed. While I think the 4th and 5th books in the series are my favorites, the story only gets better (for the record I am only on book 6).
2) Jordan's writing style will take a little time to get used to. When I started reading his novels I felt that he was spending too much time describing the mundane and skimping out on the more focal plot points. Now I realize I couldn't be farther from the truth...just give it a chance.
3) Originality. I enjoy Jordan's universe. The magic system seems believable in the story arc, and the enemies truly evil.
The Bad:
1) I really only have one major dislike. It seems that every 2 or 3 pages one gender is either thinking/stating that the opposite gender is foolish or hard headed. I get it already!
Anyway, if anyone happens to be reading this review who has never really dipped your toe into the fantasy reading pool except for things like Tolkien...trust me, grab this series and prepare for an excellent story.
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