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pagesonfire's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Slavery, Violence, and Colonisation
Moderate: Body horror and Torture
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
shlowee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Rand al'Thor!!!! Most favorite Average Guy of all time ❤️❤️❤️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Vomit and War
iono's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
bluejay21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Slavery
Moderate: Physical abuse, Torture, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
megants's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
amiegold's review
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I enjoyed this second book in the Wheel of Time series very much! The first book almost seemed to be a journey, something that took effort, though it was worth the effort, to invest in and complete. In contrast, I just inhaled this book. After the first 50 pages or so, I couldn't wait to get back and learn more about each individual character and plot development. So good. I would both recommend and relisten or read in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Violence
surdiablo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I..
Flicker.
loved..
Flicker.
this..
Flicker.
book.
I was completely hooked from the beginning to the very end.(might be a slow start for some but I loved the anticipation).Turn of events in this book were much more intriguing than in the first. World building is amazing as usual, immersion is top-notch and the last couple of chapters brought me consistent goosebumps, especially the one named 'What Might Be'. Characters are still pretty much the same being obstinate or suspicious about everyone however, so if you were expecting them to change compared to how they were in the first, it won't happen, especially since the events take place soon after the first book. I didn't feel much drag except for a little in the middle where Rand gets (view spoiler) but we don't talk about that :D I just loved those final chapters so much that I don't care about any issues it had, but I have no doubt that this one improves upon the first book nonetheless.
Flicker.
loved..
Flicker.
this..
Flicker.
book.
I was completely hooked from the beginning to the very end.(might be a slow start for some but I loved the anticipation).Turn of events in this book were much more intriguing than in the first. World building is amazing as usual, immersion is top-notch and the last couple of chapters brought me consistent goosebumps, especially the one named 'What Might Be'. Characters are still pretty much the same being obstinate or suspicious about everyone however, so if you were expecting them to change compared to how they were in the first, it won't happen, especially since the events take place soon after the first book. I didn't feel much drag except for a little in the middle where Rand gets (view spoiler) but we don't talk about that :D I just loved those final chapters so much that I don't care about any issues it had, but I have no doubt that this one improves upon the first book nonetheless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and War
rorikae's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I found 'The Great Hunt' to be an engaging continuation of the Wheel of Time series. Following off from the events of the first book, Jordan dives more into the characters introduced in the first installment while fleshing out his world and introducing more characters that will be integral to the wider story. Where the first book focuses primarily on Rand's perspective, 'The Great Hunt' moves between different perspectives far more. I think this is an improvement as it heightened tension as well as allowing us to see more of the world and what was going on. Even as characters moved apart from one another, we were able to follow their stories.
There is obviously so much more to explore in this world and I can't wait to continue on in this series.
There is obviously so much more to explore in this world and I can't wait to continue on in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Violence, and War
Minor: Child death and Murder
shamciar's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Old review below. This book introduces the Seanchan, a large reason why I am DNFing this franchise. While I have seen many takes explaining their purpose, I personally cannot stomach them or bring myself to see "purpose" in why RJ wrote them in that way. I have also been spoiled on numerous things that I do not wish to RAFO just to see if there is any "proper" resolution on.
Again, much like the first book, I like the active subversion of the call to adventure with many of the main heroes rejecting or denying their role in things and many of their fears of being forced into those roles coming out. While it does use common fantasy tropes (dualities of light/dark, man/woman), I do like the consistent theme of happenstance that isn't actually happenstance and the inspiration drawn from various religion, mythology, and real-world events.
Again, much like the first book, I like the active subversion of the call to adventure with many of the main heroes rejecting or denying their role in things and many of their fears of being forced into those roles coming out. While it does use common fantasy tropes (dualities of light/dark, man/woman), I do like the consistent theme of happenstance that isn't actually happenstance and the inspiration drawn from various religion, mythology, and real-world events.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Slavery, Torture, and Trafficking
haeseleyes's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery