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The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordan

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sanguinans's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious

4.0

ink_and_pages_'s review against another edition

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4.0

Initial Thoughts:
I first read this book about 18 years ago now and I enjoyed it then but coming back to it again this time I loved it. It's very well written and yes I know "tropes" but its very engaging and enjoyable. The world-building is great and I loved the characters and the magic system.
I listened to it on Audible with Rosamund Pike narrating and she's completely brilliant. It's makes a difference being narrated by an actor too, makes for very dynamic listening.

Pros:
Well written, great flow and pacing
Engaging characters
Unique magic system
Great characters all round with kick-ass female presenting characters

Cons:
Cannot think of any at present

Overall:
Thoroughly enjoyable read/listen (Roughly 26 hours listening time with 53 chapters = awesome road-trip material). One of the great fantasy series' for a reason. I first read the Hobbit, then The Lord of the Rings and then read The Eye of the World up to Lord of Chaos and realize now I started at the top of the fantasy game. Robert Jordan weaved a fascinating story with complex characters and I look forward to continuing on with the series and completing it.

kasper_au's review against another edition

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4.0

The second time around was even better 4.5 stars. Being familiar with the characters, picking up on all of the hints and trying to piece it together made it so fun. I found the first time a little confusing being introduced to all of these characters and I wasn't taking all of it in. I think I would've benefited by reading the hardcopy to familiarise with names etc. however I have really enjoyed the audiobook. I did not care that it was another version of the Fellowship of the Ring - with all its flaws, I think I'm well sucked in now, on to the second!