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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was hard to get started, but once the story started picking up, I started to get really invested. It was a little predictable, but not so much so that it was not enjoyable. I hope it continues down the path I think it will take.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lovely world and plot - I breezed through this. I enjoyed the dream magic system too. That said, a bit heavy on exposition at times. Felt a bit info dump-y. Also not a big fan of the black and white evil tropes.
I've heard a lot of praise for the Wheel of Time series, and the first book doesn't live up to the hype. It isn't bad, but it isn't that good either. With better writing the story could have had a lot more weight and feeling, but as it stands, the characters, their adventures, and their dialogue felt pretty flat. Not sure if I'll continue reading the series or not at this point.
I read this book in middle school and I got pretty far in the series before another Harry Potter book came out and I got distracted. Now that the series is completed, I decided to start back at the beginning with audio books.
I maintain my rating of 4 stars because I do really enjoy this series and this book but parts of it tend to drag. I love all the characters and I appreciate the depth of the world building but too many times I found my attention drifting during some of the detailed descriptions and expositions, despite the wonderful narrators.
This book is filled with adventure and conflict and mysteries and fantasy. There is even some romance and humor. It's well rounded but does represent a commitment because of its length. Rand, Perrin, and Nineve are favorites of mine but I enjoy following the divergent paths of all the characters Jordan has to offer. They are strong and intriguing, with flaws and deep histories. I think it is standard, good quality fantasy and I understand why some people liken this first book to Tolkien.
I maintain my rating of 4 stars because I do really enjoy this series and this book but parts of it tend to drag. I love all the characters and I appreciate the depth of the world building but too many times I found my attention drifting during some of the detailed descriptions and expositions, despite the wonderful narrators.
This book is filled with adventure and conflict and mysteries and fantasy. There is even some romance and humor. It's well rounded but does represent a commitment because of its length. Rand, Perrin, and Nineve are favorites of mine but I enjoy following the divergent paths of all the characters Jordan has to offer. They are strong and intriguing, with flaws and deep histories. I think it is standard, good quality fantasy and I understand why some people liken this first book to Tolkien.