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Author: Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson
Series: Wheel of Time (Book #12)
Series: Wheel of Time (Book #12)
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Length: 783 pages
Published: 2009
Publisher: Tor Books
Brief Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads) Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready.
The final volume of the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was partially written by Robert Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007. Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn books, was chosen by Jordan’s editor---his wife, Harriet McDougal---to complete the final book. The scope and size of the volume was such that it could not be contained in a single book, and so Tor proudly presents The Gathering Storm as the first of three novels that will make up A Memory of Light. This short sequence will complete the struggle against the Shadow, bringing to a close a journey begun almost twenty years ago and marking the conclusion of the Wheel of Time, the preeminent fantasy epic of our era.
In this epic novel, Robert Jordan’s international bestselling series begins its dramatic conclusion. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward---wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders---his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself.
Egwene al’Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. As days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent, Egwene works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai while providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower---and possibly the world itself.
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
My Review:
The final volume of the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was partially written by Robert Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007. Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn books, was chosen by Jordan’s editor---his wife, Harriet McDougal---to complete the final book. The scope and size of the volume was such that it could not be contained in a single book, and so Tor proudly presents The Gathering Storm as the first of three novels that will make up A Memory of Light. This short sequence will complete the struggle against the Shadow, bringing to a close a journey begun almost twenty years ago and marking the conclusion of the Wheel of Time, the preeminent fantasy epic of our era.
In this epic novel, Robert Jordan’s international bestselling series begins its dramatic conclusion. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward---wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders---his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself.
Egwene al’Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. As days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent, Egwene works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai while providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower---and possibly the world itself.
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
My Review:
I give this book a 5 out of 5.
After Robert Jordan died in 2007, fans were left wondering if the series would ever be finished. His wife and editor, Harriet, worked with the publisher to find a suitable author to finish out the series. Jordan had provided his wife all of his notes, as well as a complete outline as to how the series ended. The team found Brandon Sanderson - a fantasy author who had a few books already published. Sanderson took Jordan's already finished scenes, notes, and outlines and filled in the gaps. What Jordan had originally promised was one more novel called A Memory of Light. What Sanderson found was too much story to be contained in one volume. Therefore, the book was split into three parts: The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, and A Memory of Light.
There are definitely times within this book that you can see Sanderson's writing style, however, it doesn't really detract from the story at all and melds pretty seamlessly with the scenes that had been completed by Jordan before his death.
A lot happens in this book, which is why it's nearly 800 pages. There was a lot of closure with some events - chiefly major events surrounding Perrin, Egwene, and even Rand. There was also a lot of foreshadowing of events to come. There were a lot of hard decisions that had to be made by everyone.
The fact that a lot of open events were granted closure, really made this book one of my favorites.
Next up: Towers of Midnight.
You can purchase The Gathering Storm through Amazon in hard copy or Kindle format.
After Robert Jordan died in 2007, fans were left wondering if the series would ever be finished. His wife and editor, Harriet, worked with the publisher to find a suitable author to finish out the series. Jordan had provided his wife all of his notes, as well as a complete outline as to how the series ended. The team found Brandon Sanderson - a fantasy author who had a few books already published. Sanderson took Jordan's already finished scenes, notes, and outlines and filled in the gaps. What Jordan had originally promised was one more novel called A Memory of Light. What Sanderson found was too much story to be contained in one volume. Therefore, the book was split into three parts: The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight, and A Memory of Light.
There are definitely times within this book that you can see Sanderson's writing style, however, it doesn't really detract from the story at all and melds pretty seamlessly with the scenes that had been completed by Jordan before his death.
A lot happens in this book, which is why it's nearly 800 pages. There was a lot of closure with some events - chiefly major events surrounding Perrin, Egwene, and even Rand. There was also a lot of foreshadowing of events to come. There were a lot of hard decisions that had to be made by everyone.
The fact that a lot of open events were granted closure, really made this book one of my favorites.
Next up: Towers of Midnight.
You can purchase The Gathering Storm through Amazon in hard copy or Kindle format.
Have you read The Gathering Storm? 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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