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Imserba Webstore - The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time)

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Manufacturer: Tor Books
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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780765302304 Feature: ISBN13: 9780765302304 ISBN: 0765302306 Label: Tor Books Manufacturer: Tor Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 784 Publication Date: 2009-10-27 Publisher: Tor Books Release Date: 2009-10-27 Studio: Tor Books
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Editorial Reviews:
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Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready.
The final volume of the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was partially written by Robert Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007. Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn books, was chosen by Jordan’s editor---his wife, Harriet McDougal---to complete the final book. The scope and size of the volume was such that it could not be contained in a single book, and so Tor proudly presents The Gathering Storm as the first of three novels that will make up A Memory of Light. This short sequence will complete the struggle against the Shadow, bringing to a close a journey begun almost twenty years ago and marking the conclusion of the Wheel of Time, the preeminent fantasy epic of our era.
In this epic novel, Robert Jordan’s international bestselling series begins its dramatic conclusion. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward---wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders---his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself.
Egwene al’Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. As days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent, Egwene works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai while providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower---and possibly the world itself.
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:      Summary: Brandon Sanderson is my Hero Comment: I've read a lot of books in the last 2 years. Old authors, new authors, first and latest books in the series. Aside from George RR Martin, who I finally got around to reading, noone has excited me like Brandon Sanderson. I heard about Robert Jordan's tragic death, and decided to read this new guys other books. What a wonderful experience. He's not perfect, but you can see his skill growing. His books have excelled at telling a story, working in plot details, and tying it all together in a satisfying way. I was excited to read the latest WOT book.
I wasn't disappointed. WOT has been a series that got too strung out about 2/3 the way through. What could have been 2 books stretched into 5. In the gathering storm you get the sense of urgency back. The sense that things are coming to a climax, and a million crazy threads are burning down to one. I'm glad that the characters aren't as whiny. I'm glad that Rand, Mat, and Perrin start to come to grips with their real challenges, and face them in their own ways. I'm glad that the women pull fewer braids, and flounce less and act more like real people.
Things HAPPEN. The story ADVANCES. I'm thoroughly satisfied, eager for more, and am reading the book again. There are things to criticize, but the telling of the story is like reading eye of the world for the first time. If you've lost touch with the series, this book will bring back your faith. If you've been waiting for the story to happen, it does. I highly recommend this brilliant book.
Customer Rating:      Summary: Not Jordan, but worthy of the series. Comment: The ONLY problem with the book was that Brandon Sanderson wrote it. With respect to Sanderson, i miss Jordan. BAD.
Customer Rating:      Summary: The longing Comment: After waiting for it for years, it has finally arrived! This book seems to be a lot more fast-paced than the previous books, and it also covers a larger timespan - comparing with "Crossroads of Twilight, for instance". Though I haven't finished reading it, I totally recommend the book. The events in this book so far are some of the most thrilling of the whole series!
Customer Rating:      Summary: Loved It Comment: I love this series and can't thank the late Robert Jordan enough for giving me so much reading pleasure. I loved these books and this world he created. He will be missed.
No one could take his place.
It was hard reading this book knowing that someone else was finishing it for him, but once I got over that I REALLY enjoyed this book. I had many moments that blew me away and thrilled me as a reader. I hope and pray the last two are as good as this one. Great Job Brandon!!! Take a break from this tour and get back to writing!!!
Customer Rating:      Summary: Too much! Comment: Jordan did, and Sanderson does, suffer from redundancy. At least I enjoyed Jordan's style even though I had to skim a lot in the last few books. Sanderson's style is also superfluous, boring, repetitive.... (careful, redundancy may be contagious). It's hard to care about these characters anymore because this has been so disappointing. I'm done with this series. Try Patricia McKillip, Greg Keyes, or Guy Gavriel-Kay for some great reads.
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