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The Eye of the World
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Book Brief
832
Novel • Fiction
Randland • Medieval Fantasy World
1990
Adult
15-18 years
Super Short Summary
The novel The Eye of the World follows three young friends—Rand, Perrin, and Mat—from the village of Emond’s Field as they are pursued by evil creatures called Trollocs, who serve the Dark One. They are helped by an Aes Sedai, Moiraine, and her guard, Lan, who believe one of the friends is the Dragon Reborn, a savior who will fight the Dark One. The group is joined by others as they journey to the Aes Sedai stronghold, Tar Valon, encountering numerous threats and challenges along the way.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Exciting
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
586,680 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Readers and critics generally praise Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World for its intricate world-building and complex characters. Many admire its rich lore and epic scope. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally derivative of other fantasy classics. Overall, it's celebrated as a compelling start to an expansive series.
Who Should Read The Eye of the World?
Fans of high fantasy, intricate world-building, and epic quests will relish Robert Jordan’s The Eye of the World. Ideal for readers who enjoy J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, this novel features rich lore, memorable characters, and an expansive, immersive universe.
586,680 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
832
Novel • Fiction
Randland • Medieval Fantasy World
1990
Adult
15-18 years
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