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The Eye of the World
A Fantasy Novel by Robert Jordan
Book 1 of the Wheel of Time Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Epic Fantasy,
- Chosen One,
- Reluctant Hero,
- Quest,
- Coming of Age
This book is for you if you're into...
- Epic fantasy where ancient prophecies shape every move
- Small-town heroes thrust into a world of monsters and magic
- Chosen one stories with high stakes and deep lore
From Little Stack
The Wheel of Time series doesn’t just use the Chosen One trope; it engraves it in stone, lights it on fire, and spends 14 epic-sized books watching the flames spread.
Rand al’Thor is the Dragon Reborn, a reincarnation of Lews Therin Telamon, the ancient hero who saved the world from the Evil One, and then went mad and nearly burned it all down in the process. His story has all my favorite classic Chosen One details: a humble beginning from a tiny village, a secret and surprise lineage, a great big prophecy that follows him wherever he goes, and all the symbols proclaiming his destiny (that heron-marked sword still lives rent-free in my head).
It’s one of the best examples of the Chosen One trope done in a classic execution, and a series I recommend every fantasy lover reads at least once.
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
When a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade the Two Rivers seeking their master’s enemy, Moiraine persuades Rand al’Thor and his friends to leave their home and enter a larger unimaginable world filled with dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light.
Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® 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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