The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time Series #12) by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
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- Pub. Date: October 2009
- 783pp
- Sales Rank: 77
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: October 2009
- Publisher: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
- Format: Hardcover, 783pp
- Sales Rank: 77
- Series: Wheel of Time Series, #12
- ISBN-13: 9780765302304
- ISBN: 0765302306
Synopsis
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 provethe 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.
Biography
A Vietnam veteran who got his start in fantasy by extending the popular Conan the Barbarian series, Robert Jordan introduced a series of his own in 1990 and became a cult favorite. The Wheel of Time saga casts an epic struggle against evil in a complex, compelling world that keeps bringing readers back.
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The Gathering Stormby Anonymous
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December 05, 2009: Like many people I've been waiting for this book for years. When Jordan passed away I despared but Sanderson had done an excellent job holding to the story and the sense of the characters. While he stated that he would be true to his own style there is a seemlessness between this and the previous books that is praiseworthy. So glad he took up the task.
Good Job Brandon Sandersonby oraymw
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December 02, 2009: I just finished the Gathering Storm. I have to say that I was a little bit nervous about reading it, because I was worried that Brandon Sanderson's style might put me off about the books.
However, Sanderson nailed this book. You can tell that he worked hard to make his style fit the world, and the hard work paid off. This still feels very much like a Wheel of Time book, and it was very good. Probably one of the three best books in the series along with EotW and LoC.So, for those of you who are worried about having a different author finish the series, don't be. The book is amazing.There were several times where I cried, such as the Surprise Visitor, or the scene on Dragonmount, or the scene in Tear. There were times when I was so frustrated with Rand Bloody Al'Thor that I wanted to hurl the book across the room. Mat made me laugh, as did Nynaeve, and Egwene's story had me chewing at my nails, turning pages frantically to find out what happened next.The characters go through tremendous trials in this book, and you can feel the wieght of those changes on them. Also, it is kind of nice to have a new set of eyes on the story, because it brings the setting out in a little bit crisper detail, sort of like taking a picture from a different camera angle. There were several surprising plot twists, but after looking back on the books, you can see where RJ had been pointing us towards them for the entire series.Overall, this is one of the best books that I have read this year, and that is saying something.I Also Recommend: American Gods, A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire #1), The Lord of the Rings, The Name of the Wind, Lamentation (Psalms of Isaak Series #1).
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