Book Reviews of The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Bk 1)

Epic. Book one in the "Wheel of Time" series. I had to get about a quarter of the way into it before it picked up steam, but once it did I loved it. If you like "Lord of the Rings" style fantasy epics this is first rate.

Warning....you will not get much done around the house until you finish reading the book. Start reading way before bedtime.

The Eye of the World takes a lot of concentration and I'll be honest, I read it when I was sixteen and it took me four attempts to read it. This book is an epic fantasy and absolutely fantastic. It is the first book of a lengthy series. I can tell you that the first book is worth every bit of time you put into it!

i can't say this book is bad, i just couldn't get into it, far too many details to stay interesting, and they keep going into detail about what someone is wearing everytime they change scenes, like the first time you meet the hero, can't remember the name anymore, they almost tell you his messurements and who designed his outfit, then he changes clothes and the author does it... AGAIN! i like the idea of the story but the level of detail made the pace way to slow. awesome intro though, and good theme.

This is an excellent work in the fantasy epic genera. However, sometimes I got a sense of deja vu while reading. Many of Jordan's themes and characters borrow heavily from Tolkien. With it's compelling story line and richly detailed world, I am looking forward to reading further on into the series.

now i will remember that i am not reviewing the whole series here but just this book alone,And with that in mind i must say it was pretty bad.

I heard so much praise about it, I bought it and was very unhappy. I couldnt get into the characters, it dragged on for what seemed like an eternity and if i cant connect with the characters, either hate them or love them i cant stand that!

This book is reminisent of terry goodkinds LARGE and drawn out series with not a whole lot going on. I dont recommend this novel. I cant! i did not enjoy it at all. Jordan RIP was so verbouse in his writing that i wanted to fall asleep. I read fantasy to be in awe, escape, get away etc this book DID NOT do that for me

The start of it all. This is, and will surely always be, my favorite of ALL the Wheel of Time books. A lot happens, as opposed to later books where nothing seems to happen. Great characters, fantastic basis for future stories. A MUST read!

I enjoyed this book thoroughly. It introduces a lot of new people, places, and concepts, so you have to pay close attention... It gets easier in the books afterward because you understand the world the characters are living in....

the cover is a little ripped and some pages come off but the book stays together

top of the list in new fantasy genre. It has heroes that are not reluctant to fight. I hate wimpy oh my gosh do I have to types and Rand, Mat , Perrin, Egwene, Nynaeve et al are anything but. I was hooked and mourned the death of Robert Jordan.

The start of a thrilling set of books very hard to put down.

This is one of those books that you have to really commit some time to reading. It has a complicated plot with an amazing aray of characters. Great for any science fiction buff.

This is the second fantasy author I have read and I really enjoyed it. A great series.

This is my favorite so far, in the Wheel of Time series. After book two they began losing my interest, but I think I'm going to try to finish the series since I started it. I'm on book 4 now, and I've been reading it off and on for months

Great Book.

jordan creates another masterpiece

This book is similar in style to Tolkien’s Lord of the Ring books…This is book one in the Wheel of time series and builds the base for the entire series, enjoyable for quest readers.

This was one of my favorite books as a freshman in high school. I spent hours reading this without putting it down. I'm unsure of how long it took me to read this one, but I can say I was definitely please.

A very good beginning to a wonderful series of books. I would definately recommend this to anyone who loves scifi and fantasy -- some think it drags a bit throughout the entire series, but I love it nonetheless :)

Epic fantasy series, one of the best

i couldn't really get into this book

My husband is reading this series and likes it a lot.

The wheel of time turns and ages come and go leaving memories that become legend.

women warriors and fantasy worlds.

Robert Jordan is my favorite Fantasy writer of all time. He understands what people want in a good fantasy book. When I cannot be reading this wonderful series, I am dreaming about it, and putting myself in the shoes of the charachters, and thinking of how they would see things if they were in my position. The depth of each characther is amazing, and each is very dynamic. If you enjoy fantasy books, I believe you would find yourself wrapped up in this series once you begin. The author is going through a potentially fatal illness, so I ask all those R.J. fans out there to pray! He is a great man, and I for one also pray that he is able to finish this great line of books.

Great Series of Books!

I really enjoyed this book.

Still one of the great modern fantasies. Sixteen years and 10 books later it may sometimes seem Jordan's bitten off more than he can chew - but Eye of the World holds all of the promise of what the series should be. In fact, last reread I was surprised at how very well it still holds up, and how very much I still enjoyed it.

first book in an amazingly and rightly famous series about an epic battle between good and evil. if you like tolkien, you will love this.

This is the first installment of an extended science fiction series by Robert Jordan. Very well written, good characters, and interesting fantasy world.

The beginning of an amazing fantasy series!

Excellent!!!

The first book of an engrossing series

It is fantasy and very intersting. i loved it. I am reading the second one now.

I have read this several times since it was published and have found some new insight each time... Well worth the reading!

I've read the first two of these books and thoroughly enjoyed them! It's been so long since I've read any Jordan books that I have to start all over. I had no idea that he had about 11 books out in this series now! Excellent series from what I've read

Book 1 in a series of 10.I plan to list books 1 thru 9.Very entertaining fantasy saga.I fell in love with the characters and found myself yearning to move into their world(only I'm pretty sure someone would eat my lunch in short order)and share their adventures.

Easy reading, as if written for children, but entertaining.

Brain candy. Easy to read: not so exciting you can't put it down, not so challenging that you have no energy to read it after a hard day at work. Not particularly vivid or engaging, but not bad or boring. This whole series is like mild, slightly melted vanilla ice cream for the soul.

If you give this series a try, you will not be disappointed. I can think of a few sci-fi/fantasy authors I like more, but they all fit on 1 hand. Jordan has a gift for telling a good story and making the reader forget that it didn't really happen. Great 1st book to an awsome series.

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

The Eye of the World, Book One of The Wheel of Time series.

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

The peaceful villagers of Emond's Field pay little heed to rumors of war in the western lands until a savage attack by troll-like minions of the Dark One forces three young men to confront a destiny which has its origins in the time known as The Breaking of the World. (synopsis from Reed Business Information, Inc.)

It's been awhile since I've read the book, but I do remember it being a decent read. Although the usual stereotypes of fantasy are in here (the young hero who doesn't know he has powers, etc.), I still felt like there was enough here to make it somewhat fun to read.

This is part of a *huge* series called The Wheel of Time, which I think is up to about 12 books (but don't hold me to that ;-)).

The Wheel of Time turns andAges come & go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

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