Wheel of Time - Spoiler Free Overview and First Impressions

I've for some reason felt like reading "The Wheel of Time" is a requirement. So, I figured I better fall in line......at least a little bit.
CORRECTION: The edition of "The Eye of the World" that I have is from May 2020. I misspoke and said May of 2000.
www.redcross.o...

[@smaug1234]

Its my favorite series, but its not for everyone. Book one is very much a LOTR love letter, but the series really goes a different direction from book two on. The description is a strong point for me, as is the prose in general. The characters are exceptional, and throughout the course of the series you will change your opinion of them significantly. The series also has a interesting magic system that grows and evolves naturally, epic battles, and every other reason under the sun to give it a try. Stay away from spoilers, the story is not what anybody thinks it will be. My nephew depends on plasma transfusions for a immune deficiency Bless you for spreading the word for the need for constant donors. Cheers

[@jwalterharris]

The more people talk about the twists and turns gets me so excited.

[@colbysmith8412]

The length of these books/series has always intimidated me away from starting them…..but then again I’m a huge Stormlight Archive fan and those books are massive. So maybe I should start this book!

[@MrCamcam117]

The last few books in Wheel of Time are actually written by Brandon Sanderson! If you are a Stormlight fan then you will likely enjoy WOT, assuming you can maintain enthusiasm over such a long story. Happy reading!

[@kaciewilcox6482]

I seriously need to read this. It's been sitting on my shelf for literally as long as I can remember. Maybe one day XD

[@jwalterharris]

I've been really enjoying it so far.

[@Skycoldy]

Full Disclosure: You also need to read LotR ASAP! (And the last 10% of The Hobbit) Wheel of Time is definitely on my list!

[@jwalterharris]

Yeah, I'm a sinner in the fantasy world. I have the new audiobook with Andy Serkis pre-ordered on Audible. I'll start that once it comes out.

[@mikell5087]

I don't understand this criticism that people have over descriptive passages, in books? What, are these children? Although I did give my sister a book series once to read, a mature fantasy, and she gave up reading it saying the author described things too much. She is a very simplistic person and prefers watching comedy movies to mature dramas. That's how I see these people, as being immature. I think you will enjoy your Wheel of Time journey, it is richly rewarding. I think the main criticism of the series is the pacing, Jordan changes his writing style during the series.

[@jwalterharris]

I am definitely enjoying the book. I don't know if I am far enough into the book/series to notice the pacing but I suspect that after a few million words, I'll pick up on it. Or not. I'm oblivious sometimes.

[@smaug1234]

Everybody is different, and few are actually simple if you look hard enough :) some just don't have the patience to wait for the payoffs.

[@reaganorton1710]

I enjoyed this series. It is such a great world. I obviously have my problems with it, but I don’t understand the hate it get

[@jwalterharris]

I love sitting back and just soaking in the vivid descriptions. I also now want to travel from inn to inn and play the flute and juggle to earn a meal and a bed. I'll pass on the Darkfriends though.