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Author: Robert Jordan
Series: Wheel of Time (Book #3)
Series: Wheel of Time (Book #3)
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Length: 596 pages
Published: 1991
Publisher: Tor Books
Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) "The Dragon Reborn"--the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him--is on the run from his destiny. Able to touch the One Power, but unable to control it, and with no one to teach him how--for no man has done it in three thousand years--Rand al'Thor knows only that he must face the Dark One. But how?
Winter has stopped the war-almost-yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he?
Perrin Aybara is in pursuit with Moiraine Sedai, her Warder Lan, and the Loial the Ogier. Bedeviled by dreams, Perrin is grappling with another deadly problem--how is her to escape the loss of his own humanity.
Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve are approaching Tar Valon, where Mat will be healed--if he lives until they arrive. But who will tell the Amyrlin their news--that the Black Ajah, long thought only a hideous rumor, is all too real? They cannot know that in Tar Valon far worse awaits...
Ahead, for all of them, in the Heart of the Stone, lies the next great test of the Dragon reborn...
My Review:
Winter has stopped the war-almost-yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he?
Perrin Aybara is in pursuit with Moiraine Sedai, her Warder Lan, and the Loial the Ogier. Bedeviled by dreams, Perrin is grappling with another deadly problem--how is her to escape the loss of his own humanity.
Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve are approaching Tar Valon, where Mat will be healed--if he lives until they arrive. But who will tell the Amyrlin their news--that the Black Ajah, long thought only a hideous rumor, is all too real? They cannot know that in Tar Valon far worse awaits...
Ahead, for all of them, in the Heart of the Stone, lies the next great test of the Dragon reborn...
My Review:
I give this book a 5 out of 5.
The plots thicken in the epic fantasy world created by Robert Jordan. Rand takes off for Tear, leaving behind Moiraine, Perrin, Lan, Min, Loial, and the Shienaran soldiers who have sworn to him. Moiraine sends Min to Tar Valon, and the Shienarans to Ghealdan. Perrin, Loial, Lan, and Moiraine then start out on Rand's trail. Meanwhile, Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve are returning to the White Tower under Verin's watch, with a dying Mat in tow.
Rand is hardly seen throughout this installment, except in small parts at the end of chapters or as viewed by Egwene and Perrin in the World of Dreams. Perrin starts standing up to Moiraine, much to her chagrin, and finds himself fulfilling some of Min's viewings. After the opening chapters with Min, you do not see her again in this book, so you are left wondering what happened to her.
Don't let the lack of two major characters keep you from reading this though. Very important lessons are learned by everyone, and many events that seem minor have a huge impact on the remainder of the characters and storyline. While in some spots the action seems a little slow, you still retain a huge sense of danger throughout most of the book.
Next up: The Shadow Rising.
You can purchase The Dragon Reborn through Amazon in hard copy or Kindle format.
The plots thicken in the epic fantasy world created by Robert Jordan. Rand takes off for Tear, leaving behind Moiraine, Perrin, Lan, Min, Loial, and the Shienaran soldiers who have sworn to him. Moiraine sends Min to Tar Valon, and the Shienarans to Ghealdan. Perrin, Loial, Lan, and Moiraine then start out on Rand's trail. Meanwhile, Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve are returning to the White Tower under Verin's watch, with a dying Mat in tow.
Rand is hardly seen throughout this installment, except in small parts at the end of chapters or as viewed by Egwene and Perrin in the World of Dreams. Perrin starts standing up to Moiraine, much to her chagrin, and finds himself fulfilling some of Min's viewings. After the opening chapters with Min, you do not see her again in this book, so you are left wondering what happened to her.
Don't let the lack of two major characters keep you from reading this though. Very important lessons are learned by everyone, and many events that seem minor have a huge impact on the remainder of the characters and storyline. While in some spots the action seems a little slow, you still retain a huge sense of danger throughout most of the book.
Next up: The Shadow Rising.
You can purchase The Dragon Reborn through Amazon in hard copy or Kindle format.
Have you read The Dragon Reborn? If so, leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.
Please note: I was not compensated in any way for this review. It is strictly my opinion.
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