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A review by poisonenvy
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I first read the Wheel of Time books back in 2009, and I have never read them since. I don't remember a <I>lot</I> of the story, but I remember enough that I am pretty pleased any time I catch a bit of foreshadowing.
I was worried, before starting my reread, that the weird sexism in these books that wouldn't have made me stop reading a book 15 years ago might make me stop reading a book <I>now</I>. I have far, far less tolerance for that sort of thing these days than when I was in my early 20s. But so far it's still not anything that will make me stop reading. That could change, obviously, but I'm enjoying myself immensely.
I mostly listened to the Rosamund Pike audiobook for this one, which was an absolute delight. I was less pleased when I had to switch to the Kate Reading & Michael Kramer audiobook, but they're still enjoyable enough to listen to that I will probably listen to them once I run out of Rosamund Pike books.
I was worried, before starting my reread, that the weird sexism in these books that wouldn't have made me stop reading a book 15 years ago might make me stop reading a book <I>now</I>. I have far, far less tolerance for that sort of thing these days than when I was in my early 20s. But so far it's still not anything that will make me stop reading. That could change, obviously, but I'm enjoying myself immensely.
I mostly listened to the Rosamund Pike audiobook for this one, which was an absolute delight. I was less pleased when I had to switch to the Kate Reading & Michael Kramer audiobook, but they're still enjoyable enough to listen to that I will probably listen to them once I run out of Rosamund Pike books.