Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen)
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With Robert Jordan’s untimely passing in 2007, Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn novels and the Stormlight Archive, was chosen by Jordan’s editor—his wife, Harriet McDougal—to complete the final volume in The Wheel of Time®, later expanded to three books.
In Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth novel in Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, the Last Battle has truly begun. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unraveling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to boil out of the Blight.
The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age. And trials by fire await those fighting against the darkness that encroaches from their enemies—and within themselves…
Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership. All the while, an unseen foe is slowly pulling a noose tight around his neck. To prevail, he must seek answers in Tel'aran'rhiod and find a way—at long last—to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it forever.
Mat Cauthon must once again face the creatures beyond the stone gateways, the Aelfinn and the Eelfinn. He had hoped that his last confrontation with them would be the end of it, but the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. The Tower of Ghenjei awaits, and its secrets will reveal the fate of a friend long lost.
Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, arrives at the White Tower with a startling revelation for Egwene al’Vere. Fearful for his sanity, Egwene summons the rulers of the Borderlands to stand against him—knowing the fate of the world rests in their hands.
Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.
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I admit, I'm finishing the series more out of loyalty than addiction. I started the first book in the early 90s. Ironically picking it off the shelf at a used book store because the cover caught my eye. It was early in my fantasy/sci-fi awakening. I think I'd read a few of the Forgotten Realms and Dragon Lance books, maybe the Shanaras... That first book seemed like such an improvement from what I'd read in the genre up until then. It set the bar a little higher from then on. I admit, it felt like the books lost their way a bit around the 5th (Fires of Heaven) or 6th (Lord of Chaos) installment. But I never gave up on them.
I would not say that the series has found it's way again under the pen of Brandon Sanderson (who has picked up the series after Robert Jordan's death) However, he has done an admirable job continuing Jordan's vision. I've read that Robert Jordan had the rest of the story outlined. Or at least the major plot points and ending sketched out. I wouldn't say that the change in authors has been seamless. Sanderson puts a genuine love for Robert Jordan's world in his writing. He knows these characters and he cares about them. But he doesn't know them as well as Robert Jordan. The characters feel a little thinner now. If you've read and love this series your memories of these characters from past books will fill in the gaps. But it feels like they are moving into caricatures. I'll give Sanderson his due though, his scenes with military engagements are stronger that Robert Jordan's.
I'm planning on finishing this series out. I've come this far, and even if this book had been a miserable mess I would have finishes it out and read it, and the next/last book as well. But this book wasn't bad. There was at least one moment that would have made the book worth it all on it's own. The trio of friends (Mat, Rand and Perrin) have been separated for so long now. We get a reunion in this book. And I'm not going to lie, I got a warm fuzzy.
You can feel things coming together, it feels like a run up to the last book. All the pieces are in place. If you've come this far, it's worth finishing out. And Brandon Sanderson did a fine job of continuing Robert Jordan's story, and he'll do a fine job writing Robert Jordan's ending. But I can't help that feel that Robert Jordan himself would have made the difference between a good book, and a great book.
I would not say that the series has found it's way again under the pen of Brandon Sanderson (who has picked up the series after Robert Jordan's death) However, he has done an admirable job continuing Jordan's vision. I've read that Robert Jordan had the rest of the story outlined. Or at least the major plot points and ending sketched out. I wouldn't say that the change in authors has been seamless. Sanderson puts a genuine love for Robert Jordan's world in his writing. He knows these characters and he cares about them. But he doesn't know them as well as Robert Jordan. The characters feel a little thinner now. If you've read and love this series your memories of these characters from past books will fill in the gaps. But it feels like they are moving into caricatures. I'll give Sanderson his due though, his scenes with military engagements are stronger that Robert Jordan's.
I'm planning on finishing this series out. I've come this far, and even if this book had been a miserable mess I would have finishes it out and read it, and the next/last book as well. But this book wasn't bad. There was at least one moment that would have made the book worth it all on it's own. The trio of friends (Mat, Rand and Perrin) have been separated for so long now. We get a reunion in this book. And I'm not going to lie, I got a warm fuzzy.
You can feel things coming together, it feels like a run up to the last book. All the pieces are in place. If you've come this far, it's worth finishing out. And Brandon Sanderson did a fine job of continuing Robert Jordan's story, and he'll do a fine job writing Robert Jordan's ending. But I can't help that feel that Robert Jordan himself would have made the difference between a good book, and a great book.
“Bloody ashes, woman. This isn't a metaphor for anything! It's just boots.”
Sanderson definitely turned up the dial when it came to Mat. Unlike some, I don't think he ruined him. Yes, he's a bit more ridiculous than he usually is, but that's okay.
Now, I've got all sorts of opinions about Egwene and the way she is handling Rand, but I'm not sure I have time for that. Despite the fact the she is driving me crazy, her character growth is off the charts! She has developed into a cunning and strong Amyrlin. Unfortunately, that is one of the reasons I don't like her. Everything and everyone is something to be used, a tool. She's a manipulater and I hate that. Her friends are tools first, human beings second.
This is a long book, but it doesn't drag along. There's many open storylines and subplots, which makes for a long book, and Sanderson does a great job of moving those along and tying them up! No more lollygagging. The Last Battle is here. Tai'shar Malkier!!
I read (read: listened to) this book on Audible and I have nothing but high praise for Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. Kate, your Shaidar Haran voice is very impressive! My throat hurst just listening to it! You both bring so much life to this story and the characters, you give them a voice.
Sanderson definitely turned up the dial when it came to Mat. Unlike some, I don't think he ruined him. Yes, he's a bit more ridiculous than he usually is, but that's okay.
Now, I've got all sorts of opinions about Egwene and the way she is handling Rand, but I'm not sure I have time for that. Despite the fact the she is driving me crazy, her character growth is off the charts! She has developed into a cunning and strong Amyrlin. Unfortunately, that is one of the reasons I don't like her. Everything and everyone is something to be used, a tool. She's a manipulater and I hate that. Her friends are tools first, human beings second.
This is a long book, but it doesn't drag along. There's many open storylines and subplots, which makes for a long book, and Sanderson does a great job of moving those along and tying them up! No more lollygagging. The Last Battle is here. Tai'shar Malkier!!
I read (read: listened to) this book on Audible and I have nothing but high praise for Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. Kate, your Shaidar Haran voice is very impressive! My throat hurst just listening to it! You both bring so much life to this story and the characters, you give them a voice.
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