A review by contre_qui
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I generally enjoyed this book. I liked the pacing, worldbuilding, characters, language, etc. However, I wasn't a huge fan of the incredibly strict gender binary enforced within the magic system (and therefore within the entire premise of the book). I'm a little undecided on my thoughts about the magic system just yet, but I think we'll get more information about it in sequels so I'm not too hung up on it.
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