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The Eye Of The World - Book #1
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EotW Week 1 - Chapters 1 to 14
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Jason wrote: "Nice to meet you, too, Ryan. So far no steam has been lost even though we’re only on book two, so I’m hoping that this group is what it takes for all of us to make it through!"Jason, I'm The MX Guru on YT. I was actually bummed because I realized I had just missed Bedtime Bookworms WoT read and was a little too far to catch up. Typed "WoT Read Along" in YT and found your channel. Love the super basic dialogue and style of your videos and the bookcase behind you. Keep those vids coming!
Ryan wrote: "Pumped to join the group! I'm a tad behind as I'm just abotu 1/3 of the way through the EotW, but not worried about it because Ive read up to book 10 already so spoilers won't be an issue for awhil..."Haha, your final line made me laugh! I haven't seen an A/S/L in a long time (dating myself here too, 36/F/TX).
I have just finished Chapter 14 as i was a bit late to the game but am going to try my hardest to catch up. Im really liking the parallels to LOTR and am looking forward to it flowing out from there. The characters are great and can already see why so many people are super into these books and this world.
Ill catch up soon and be able to chat when its relevant.
Thanks Jason!!
Ryan wrote: "Victoria wrote: "I feel like I’m so late in responding to any comments. Spring break kicked in for me and I’ve been traveling a lot and haven’t had much time to catch up with reading the book until..."I'm so so sorry for replying so late. No I've never read the series before, but I'm so happy I have started the books and happy to have found this group!
Hi! I'm new. I've picked up this book many times and never made it to 100 pages. Mostly because I lack patience. Anywho I am almost done with Chapter 14 and I am slightly confused. :)
It seems like they are just traveling on their journey to a specific town and have been doing so for the last few chapters, but nothing is really happening. Hmm. Maybe I need to start it over again.
Chakara wrote: "It seems like they are just traveling on their journey to a specific town and have been doing so for the last few chapters, but nothing is really happening. Hmm. Maybe I need to start it over again."More stuff happens between Emond's Field and Baerlon than you may at first realize. But some things I can point out already: there is an attack (by a Draghkar I believe; a creature you haven't encountered before now), Moiraine sinks a ferry, and Rand overhears Moiraine explaining to Egwene some fundamentals of how the Magic System in this world works.
But do read it again, and this time pay attention to all the details. There is a lot packed in these chapters, but for some of it you'll have to come back once you've read more than what you've read now.
Thanks, Misha. I remember these things, but they don't seem to be of much importance. Hopefully it will pay off.
Also, I was actually on chapter 13. Haha my brain skipped a whole chapter.
Chakara wrote: "Thanks, Misha. I remember these things, but they don't seem to be of much importance. Hopefully it will pay off."Two of the things I mentioned are world-building [a new monster and the Magic System respectively], and the 3rd is showing off what "magic" can do in this world.
It might not be all that plot-relevant [which was intentional on my part; see below], but in an Epic Fantasy like this one world-building is at least as important as driving the plot, I would say.
And, as I said, there are other details you might pick up on if you re-read the chapters between Emond's Field and Baerlon that are very plot-relevant indeed, but I am not going to mention the plot-relevant points because mentioning those would, you know.... reveal the plot.
Ok so I’m on Chapter 21 and although the story has been interesting enough to keep me picking it back up, it has not yet begun to ‘read itself’ for me. I’m listening to the audiobook here and there and reading the ebook at night, and I keep catching my mind wandering off into the world of grocery lists, and PTA meetings... PLEASE tell me it gets better! By this time in my favorite fantasy reads (The Way of Kings, The Name of the Wind, etc.) I would’ve already been completely immersed. I like the story so far and can see its potential; although some of the boys’ actions are a little immature in my opinion, I’m sure they will grow up. But can I expect to be hooked and unable to put this book down at some point soon???
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It might not be grabbing you at this point because it all seems so familiar. If so, that’s because it is. As the books progress it really does become its own thing.
I hope that helps?
Thanks Jason! I’ll wait until I’m halfway through to see how I feel. I’m sure there’s a reason this series is so popular, and I’m just being impatient. :-)
@Claudia:Fair warning: it is entirely possible for readers to not become (fully) immersed into the story until the second book, as that book is markedly different from the first and much more in line with the rest of the series.
I, myself, didn't become fully invested until I stated Book FOUR! But that is somewhat rare, so I don't think you'll have to worry about having to trudge through 3 books to get really invested.
But nevertheless, as mentioned, I highly recommend waiting until you get started on The Great Hunt before you judge whether the series is worth finishing for you.
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Jason wrote: "Misha, I’m on book four now and it is completely blowing me away! It is my favourite so far. I’m at a loss as to why I gave it only three stars the first time I read it."For me, I have 2 pairs of books which are my favourites of The Wheel of Time. The first is The Shadow Rising/The Fires of Heaven. The second is The Gathering Storm/Towers of Midnight. And they truly are 2 pairs. Just like EotW/TGH/TDR is really a trilogy, if you think about it.
But those 4, especially when seen as two sets of pairs, I consider to be absolutely flawless novels.
But, to use a quote I stole from a YouTuber a long time ago: Das Juz Me Tho.
@MishaI can see what you’re saying Misha! I’m halfway through now and I’m beginning to look forward to reading; just a bit. I’m also reading ‘Warbreaker’ by Brandon Sanderson, and I’m a little less tempted to let it hog all my reading time. I’m enjoying getting to know characters better now that the group has been broken up. Perrin is ‘bae’! 😝
restarting and trying to pay closer attention. I'm currently re reading chapter 4.
Jason wrote: "Awesome, Whitney!! 😃"Thanks!
So I am on Chapter 9. I'm wondering if I'll have to go back again. I remember the dreams but I certainly wasn't paying attention to the audio again. Grrr. I'm wondering if it's the voice actor. However, I do like his voice. Maybe it's too relaxing? haha.
Misha wrote: "Chakara wrote: "It seems like they are just traveling on their journey to a specific town and have been doing so for the last few chapters, but nothing is really happening. Hmm. Maybe I need to sta..."I appreciate these things more now that I've been playing JRPGs. :D I'm not sure if that makes sense but... yes.
Finished Chapter 14. For this first part, chapters 1 through 14, I remember it being exciting. It was still exciting this time and I was able to focus in on the journey so far as well. I still get lost with the characters sometimes but it may have to do with the audiobook and not the story itself. My favorite chapters: Prologue, Chapters 5, 9, and 10.
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Hi everyone! I'm extremely late to the game here, but I've been dying to chat about this book and hear other peoples thoughts! A lot of you mentioned that this book gives you Tolkien vibes . For reasons I do not understand, I was never a fan of any Tolkien book, even though I love the fantasy genre. For me, this book possesses similar elements that can be found in The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, which was written after the Eye of the World. I personality love the feeling of stepping into a familiar world, so I don't mind the similarities that appear. I'm absolutely loving the book so far! The moment I become hooked was when Rand noticed that the crow seemed to be looking directly at him. I'm loving the suspense and mystery of it all! I hope to catch up to everyone soon!
Vita wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm extremely late to the game here, but I've been dying to chat about this book and hear other peoples thoughts! A lot of you mentioned that this book gives you Tolkien vibes . For re..."You're doing well. I'm the slowest and you've passed me! haha.
edit: I responded to the wrong thread. i have finished the first book and I'm in the middle of the second so I'd love to discuss the first with you as you finish. You'll prob catch up to me soon. When it comes to Epic Fantasies 600+ pages, it takes me months to finish, usually.
Whitney wrote: "Vita wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm extremely late to the game here, but I've been dying to chat about this book and hear other peoples thoughts! A lot of you mentioned that this book gives you Tolkien v..."Thankfully I'm listening to the audiobook! Otherwise, it would also take a long time for me to get through the entire book.
