The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

The Shadow Rising

The Wheel of Time #4

Robert Jordan

fiction fantasy adventurous reflective medium-paced

1051 pages | first published 1992

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The seals of Shayol Ghul are weak now, and the Dark One reaches out. The Shadow is rising to cover humankind.In Tar Valon, Min sees portents of hideous doom. Will the White Tower itself be broken?In the Two Rivers, the Whitecloaks ride in pursuit ...
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Summary of 8211 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 40%
tense 40%
mysterious 39%
emotional 27%
challenging 18%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 21% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.13

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