burgundywhine 's review for:

The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
5.0

Took about 100 pages to get into the book, but once the action and journey began, I found myself immersed in what is new but old. Legends, prophecies, a character like Treebeard, a long journey consisting of a “fellowship” made up of not just a few friends from a small village but also women who wield power and men/creatures from other lands. While very much like Tolkien in these regards, it is still a delightful read. 4.5/5 stars.