The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, Book 3) [UNABRIDGED]
- Book Review,
by Robert Jordan, et al
From Publishers Weekly
Jordan continues his Wheel of Time saga (after The Eye of the World and The Great Hunt ). Three thousand years ago the Dragon led the male mages of the world into entrapping the Dark One, but the cost was high: all male mages, then and thereafter, were driven mad. Now the Dark One is breaking free, and the only salvation may come through Rand al'Thor who may be a reincarnation of the Dragon and who must obtain the sword Callandor, held in the city of Tear. All of Rand's companions from the previous books find themselves, willing or not, moving toward Tear for a confrontation with evil traps. Jordan's fast and absorbing adventure novel will keep the reader too entranced to worry about plot inconsistencies, numerous coincidences, lack of character development and Rand's inexplicably infrequent appearances. As light fantasy, however, it proves an enjoyable diversion. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
As the seals of the Dark One's prison continue to weaken, Rand al'Thor struggles to master the madness-tainted power that marks him as the Dragon Reborn. At the same time, his friends and companions become caught up in the roles laid out for them by the Web of Destiny. Though it borrows from a multitude of legendary and literary fantasy sources, Jordan's multivolume series continues to exhibit a freshness that makes it a welcome addition to any library's fantasy collection.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Third entry in Jordan's monumental Wheel of Time series (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt). Here, the various factions head toward the city Tear, where, in the Heart of the Stone, hangs the magical sword Callendor that none but the Dragon Reborn may wield. Young Rand, the only man able to use the One Power, already half convinced that he is the Dragon Reborn, strikes out alone. Rand's friend Perrin the blacksmith--he's accompanied by Moiraine, the Power-wielding Aes Sedai, and warrior Lan--suspects that he's turning into a wolf. The junior Aes Sedai, Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve take Mat to Tar Valon to be healed of his evil-magic wound; here, they are given the dangerous new task of flushing out the evil Black Ajah in their midst while evading the latter's deadly traps. Eventually, all will converge at Heart of the Stone, where Rand will seize Callendor and destroy their current evil opponent. Some good plotting here and there, and a rousing finale, but most of the rest is merely embroidered heroic travelogue. Not too bad--if you like monuments. -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
Review
“The solid performances by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer add a new dimension to the story, especially in the way these veteran narrators breathe life into the inner thoughts of the many major players.”—AudioFile on Crossroads of Twilight
"Jordan writes with the stark vision of light and darkness, and sometimes childlike sense of wonder, that permeates J. R. R. Tolkien's works. His style is undebatedly his own."--The Pittsburgh Press
"Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal."--The New York Times
"Large and splendid. The saga reaches a new level of emotional impact."--Chicago Sun-Times
Review
"Jordan writes with the strak vision of light and darkness, and sometimes childlike sense of wonder, the permeates J.R.R. Tolkien's works. His style is undebatably his own."--The Pittburgh Press
"Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal."-The New York Times
"Large and splendid. The saga reaches a new level of emotional impact."-Chicago Sun-Times
Book Description
In book three of the Wheel of Time series, The Dragon Reborn is the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it. The savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him is on the run from his destiny.
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