A review by joechio
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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

Robert Jordan's second book of his massive Wheel of Time series The Great Hunt picks off right where left our characters in the first book. Continuing the tale of Rand he must chase down the Horn of Valere that was stolen. The whole story is about Rand chasing down the horn and coming to terms with his identity as the Dragon Reborn. While not the BEST book of the series it really sets the tone and pace for the remainder of the series and who can doubt that the last 1/4th of the book is very epic. We got eastern style sword fighting duels and a bloody large scale battle that will have your eyes glued to the page. 

That said, as with a lot of RJ's earlier books in the series there are some deus ex machina plot points that RJ chalks up to as "the Wheel Weaves and Wheel Wills". Rand being a person who turns the pattern inward on himself is a really convenient writing ploy to use as a way to wash away happenstance...  I kind of see that as lazy storytelling. BUT who can blame RJ? He wrote a massive series and there is way to much detail in other parts of the story that it more than makes up for these slight blips. 

I highly recommend this series and yes you must read book 1 before book 2. Cheers! 
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