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New Spring (The Wheel of Time, #0)

Robert Jordan
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New Spring (The Wheel of Time, #0)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Robert Jordan

New Spring (The Wheel of Time, #0)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

423

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Randland • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

New Spring by Robert Jordan is a prequel to the Wheel of Time series, following Moiraine Damodred and Lan Mandragoran as they investigate a prophecy about the Dragon Reborn. Set 20 years before the main series, it provides background on Moiraine's quest and the early events leading up to their involvement in the world's fate.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

115,620 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

New Spring by Robert Jordan is lauded for its strong character development, particularly of Moiraine and Lan, and provides valuable backstory for fans of the series. However, some readers found the pacing slow and felt it added little to the overall plot of the main series. Despite this, the novel enriches the world-building and offers deeper insights into key characters.

Who should read this

Who Should Read New Spring (The Wheel of Time, #0)?

A reader who would enjoy New Spring by Robert Jordan is likely a fantasy enthusiast who appreciates intricate world-building and complex characters. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones will find similar depth and epic storytelling in Jordan's prequel to The Wheel of Time series.

4.3

115,620 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

423

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Randland • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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