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The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time) |  | Authors: Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Publisher: Tor Books
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 784
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 2.4
ISBN: 0765302306
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780765302304
ASIN: 0765302306
Publication Date: October 27, 2009 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, looms. And mankind is not ready.
The final volume of the Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light, was partially written by Robert Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007. Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn books, was chosen by Jordan’s editor---his wife, Harriet McDougal---to complete the final book. The scope and size of the volume was such that it could not be contained in a single book, and so Tor proudly presents The Gathering Storm as the first of three novels that will make up A Memory of Light. This short sequence will complete the struggle against the Shadow, bringing to a close a journey begun almost twenty years ago and marking the conclusion of the Wheel of Time, the preeminent fantasy epic of our era.
In this epic novel, Robert Jordan’s international bestselling series begins its dramatic conclusion. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle. As he attempts to halt the Seanchan encroachment northward---wishing he could form at least a temporary truce with the invaders---his allies watch in terror the shadow that seems to be growing within the heart of the Dragon Reborn himself.
Egwene al’Vere, the Amyrlin Seat of the rebel Aes Sedai, is a captive of the White Tower and subject to the whims of their tyrannical leader. As days tick toward the Seanchan attack she knows is imminent, Egwene works to hold together the disparate factions of Aes Sedai while providing leadership in the face of increasing uncertainty and despair. Her fight will prove the mettle of the Aes Sedai, and her conflict will decide the future of the White Tower---and possibly the world itself.
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
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 The Gathering Storm November 20, 2009
Lisa Bowman
I was a little apprehensive about how this book was going to turn out. Would I be able to tell a difference? Would Brandon's style of writing not be to my liking? I shouldn't have worried. The transition was so smooth that I couldn't tell which parts were Robert Jordan's and which were Brandon Sanderson's. I am extremely happy with this book. I can't wait to see what's in store for the next book.
 wasn't what i expected November 19, 2009
Feefe Lacrue (Utah)
I wouldn't allow myself to expect robert jordan's mastery from a new author. Nor when u pick up this book should you. When I read the forward by sanderson saying he wouldn't even try to imitate jordan, I began to verbally abuse my book. Upon reading the book I understand his reasoning... He's not dumb enough to believe he could. That being said, I was very impressed by his streamlining of this book. Things got done. The character's personality's changed. All non-important character's have no mention, or where jordan would have thrown in a chapter from their pov, sanderson simply mention what the main character has to say about. It feels that many of the plots that were getting irritating in the previous books were completely tossed for more important things. It's been said in the previous 10 books, but I finally BELIEVE the last battle is coming and someone's doing something about it. It was a very fast read, and I did miss Jordan's style at some of the most important parts. There are areas where Jordan obviously wrote it himself. It was good, which is not what I expected.
Seamless Continuance of the Storyline November 19, 2009
J. Macdaniel (East Coast, FL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read all 11 novels written solely by Robert Jordan to refresh my memory of the story before continuing on to this novel. It flowed into the other 11 seamlessly. There are style differences between Jordan and Sanderson, but it requires looking for them to pick up. Enjoy the story, and I feel it holds true to Jordan's vision. There is plenty happening and plenty of action, with some surprises thrown in. I look forward to reading the next two books as Sanderson finishes The Wheel of Time.
Faster Pace.... Brilliant! November 19, 2009
J. Cheek
I believe Brandon Sanderson did a GREAT job in taking Robert Jordan's thoughts and ideas and turning into an even faster pace novel than what we have seen in the past. I know that orginially this book was suppose to be wrapped up in this one book but I disagree with all of the critisism that says that was possible. There were far to many loose ends that Sanderson is doing a great job of wrangling in! Thanks Brandon for continuing this great piece of work!
Master Jordan lives on... November 19, 2009
B. Johnson
When I first began reading the Wheel of time series it was shortly after ending David Eddings `Belgariad' series. I looked for a long time for an epic fantasy series that could begin to rival Eddings; with his rich character development and engrossing background history to match.
I found Wheel of Time and was hooked. The Characters, the world, and the unfolding stories were like watching a master artist at work. There are so few Master authors of fantasy that can weave a 800 plus page novel that you can't put down even though the sheer weight of the thing requires a Pilates class to complete. But Robert Jordan's series was worth the strained muscles and mental admonishments to put the book down by 3am so that I could get enough sleep for work and Pilates the next day.
When I heard that Master Jordan had left us I, like everyone who had gotten addicted to his books, was devastated. My heart went out to his family and to what I believed at the time the loss of his amazing creations whose tales I would never know the end of.
I was wrong.
Master Jordan still lives and his magic is still moving me to get back to those Pilates classes to be in shape to lift his next work of art.
Brandon Sanderson channels Jordan perfectly. He returned to the central characters and dove headfirst into the saga picking things up without a hitch or fumble. (I secretly suspect that a Ouija board and chickens blood was involved). Somehow Sanderson took up the Magical torch that was passed to him and seamlessly delivers what we have been waiting for. And that he has promised two more books to the mix makes me squeal like a 12yr old school girl at a Twilight screening. Sheer Joy. Someone needs to create a new emoticon that describes the emotional anticipation of a WOT release.
Thank you Master Sanderson for not screwing it up. (in fantasy transitions as in film that the highest troll complement u can get just so you know.)
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