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The Path of Daggers: Book Eight of 'The Wheel of Time'
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Robert Jordan's bestselling Wheel of Time epic is one of the most popular fantasy series of all time for a reason. Jordan's world is rich and complex, and he's assembled an endearing, involving core of characters while mapping out an ambitious and engaging story arc.
But with the previous book, Crown of Swords, and now with Path of Daggers, the series is in a bit of a holding pattern. Path continues the halting gait of the current plot line: Rand is still on the brink of losing it, all the while juggling the political machinations around him and again taking to the field against the Seanchan. The rest of the Two Rivers kids and company don't seem to be moving much faster. Egwene continues to slowly consolidate her hold as the "true" Amyrlin (finally getting closer to Tar Valon and the inevitable confrontation with Elaida), and Nynaeve and Elayne keep on wandering toward the Lion Throne, again on the run from the Seanchan. Mat Cauthon is barely mentioned, and fellow ta'veren Perrin keeps busy with politics in Ghealdan. The ending does provide promise, though, that book nine might match the pace and passion of the previous books.
If you're already hooked, you could sooner overcome a weave of Compulsion than avoid picking up a copy of Path of Daggers. But if you're new to the series, start at the beginning with the engrossing, much-better-paced Eye of the World. --Paul Hughes --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The eighth book of Jordan's bestselling The Wheel of Time saga (A Crown of Swords, etc.) opens with a renewed invasion by the Seanchans, a conquering race whose arsenal includes man-carrying flying reptiles and enslaved female magic-workers as well as powerful soldiers, many of whom have joined the Seanchans out of fear of the Dragon Reborn. The Dragon himself, Rand al'Thor, appears in only a small part of the narrative, but during that time he endures the ugly experience of seeing his magic kill his friends, heightening his fear that his destiny is to slay everyone he cares about. The first third of the book is a little slower paced than is usual for Jordan, emphasizing the growth of relationships, but the action picks up soon enough. More compact than some previous volumes in the saga, this one has the virtues readers have come to expect from the author: meticulous world-building; deft use of multiple viewpoints; highly original and intelligent systems of magic; an admirable wit; and a continuous awareness of the fate of the turnip farmer or peddler caught in the path of the heroes' armies. Unlike some authors of megasagas, Jordan chooses his words with care, creating people and events that have earned him an enormous readership. For sheer imagination and storytelling skill, if not quite for mythic resonance, The Wheel of Time now rivals Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. 500,000 first printing; $500,000 ad/promo; author tour.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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By T. Stevens
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More suffering through tedious details and endless new characters. For me personally, I don't care about all these characters with similar names so why should I care what they are wearing. Has anyone ever counted how many characters Jordan introduces in this series? I'm hanging in there because the end of the series seems to get better if one checks the reviews. I love all of Sanderson's Mistborn series,so I am looking forward to the last three novels which he took over from Jordan. I persevere because I want to know what has gone on before I get to these last books. Have read suggestions about skipping these and just reading the plot summaries found online. A suggestion I'm definitely planning on taking for book ten.
I do like parts of this book but overall found myself losing attention and having to constantly go back to see what he was droning on about.
I do like parts of this book but overall found myself losing attention and having to constantly go back to see what he was droning on about.
By Mia Manns
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book seems to focus on Rand and show his internal thoughts much more clearly than previous books, which works perfectly with the climax. Finally we begin to see the toll the Source is taking on Rand and the Asha'man, and how much Rand relies on his followers. Losing just a few Asha'man for any reason is a high price to pay for victory, and Rand has to decide whether to take the Seanchan out before they become too much of a threat, or whether to keep his valuable forces in tact. Egwene struggles against the puppet strings that keep her power as Amyrlin Seat in check, while Elayne journeys back to Camelyn and faces difficulty claiming the thrown of Andor. With both of these plots we are left with a complete cliffhanger, driving this somewhat weary reader on to the next book without pause. If you haven't given up on the series yet, don't hesitate to pick up the 8th book. You've already come so far!
By Perschon
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I don't know if there's really any point to reviewing the later installments of the Wheel of Time series. By the time you've reached this book, you've either made my peace with Jordan's writing style, or you're an idiot for thinking he'll change it. I've made my peace with it, by listening to the series on audiobook rather than reading it. To each their own, but its made all the difference in the world for me. I listen to the story daily on my commute or while shoveling the walk, or mowing the lawn (depending on the season) and it's a bit like watching a TV series, which is what I liken WOT to anyhow. Each book is like a season, and I found myself captivated by most of the episodes in this 'season' in the epic series. I missed Mat, but I think keeping his fate a secret heightened suspense. The pacing was excellent - a good mix of action pieces and character development. You can really tell when Jordan's reached an action moment. The detailed descriptions disappear and events unfold rapidly. A worthy addition to the series.
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The last book of this series I read.
The series starts well, in fact, the first 2 or more books of this series are amongst the richest fantasy novels I have read. Read more
Published on Nov 30 2006 by Derek Robertson
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Not what it could be.
This series started out fantastic, and then it started to go downhill. Some things that I had let pass before - because the series was too good to drop it for such minor things -... Read more
Published on Dec 24 2004 by Banana
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The last Wheel of Time book I will read
"A Path Of Daggers," the 8th volume in Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series, was for me the end to what had been a great reading experience. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by Eric San Juan
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really a let down
I was really dissapointed with this book. I love the others, but at the Lord of Chaos, it started slipping. A crown of swords was better cuz it actually had an ending, but this! Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by A jordan fan
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This one made me quit the series.
I picked up The Path of Daggers after a several year hiatus from The Wheel of Time. While the distance between volumes certainly caused me to lose enthusiasm, and I realize my... Read more
Published on April 26 2004 by j-c-m
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So many pages - so few events
I'd like to start by stating that I'm a huge fan of Robert Jordan's previous books, but every book since # 6 feel like he is milking his readership and writing for the money rather... Read more
Published on April 5 2004 by B. Fraser
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Hierarchy at its best
You may not understand why I gave this review that title. I shall try to explain. Jordan manages to weave the hierarchial threads throughout his books, whenever one channeler comes... Read more
Published on Feb 21 2004 by "kirgas"
1.0 out of 5 stars
Readers sniff loudly and raise chin at Book 8
Friends the rumors are true, this book is boring. Here again we see that The Wheel of Time, a series that began so strongly, and that quickly accrued so many devoted readers, has... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004 by Shogi Man
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The never ending story
If you like soap opera's then you may enjoy the book.
If you like stories to have a beginning, a middle and an end -
DON'T BUY THIS BOOK
There is no plot
Published on Feb 5 2004 by Michael R. Kretchmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Enough
It has been interesting to me to read the reviews on the Jordan books as I have moved along through them. I began the books in late October and have completely devoured them. Read more
Published on Jan 22 2004 by Chris Durrant
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