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The Eye of the World

Robert Jordan

4.02 AVERAGE

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

i read this very slowly. not because it’s bad but because there’s a lot to take in. and i’m a slow reader when it comes to fantasy. this was a fun first instalment and a solid introduction to what i’m anticipating is going to be an incredibly expansive and complex world/story. getting through this series going to be a big old task but this first book has me excited for the journey ahead. 
adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

(8)
Was so looking forward to this book and it didn’t disappoint! It’s a great fantasy read with very likeable and enjoyable characters who also feel real. Also the world feels real and breathing and populated even despite this only being the first book, I can’t wait to find more.

The writing style is quite long winded, but I think it works to the advantage as Jordan’s strength seems to be intrigue and mystery in his writing rather than action so the writing style helps focus you on that.

However it is a 14 book series, so maybe the long winded writing style will get old by then, but as of now despite just reading an 800 page epic, I really just want to read the second book now!
adventurous mysterious 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: No
adventurous hopeful relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

bwbuhse's review

3.5
adventurous mysterious slow-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
adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring 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