The Final Volume of The Wheel of Time The Wheel of Time #14
Hardcover, 909 pages
English language
Published Jan. 7, 2013 by Tor.
Since 1990, when Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time® burst on the world with its first book, The Eye of the World, readers have been anticipating the final scenes of this extraordinary saga, which has sold over forty million copies in over thirty languages.
When Robert Jordan died in 2007, all feared that these concluding scenes would never be written. But working from notes and partials left by Jordan, established fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson stepped in to complete the masterwork. With The Gathering Storm (Book 12) and Towers of Midnight (Book 13) behind him, both of which were # 1 New York Times hardcover bestsellers, Sanderson now re-creates the vision that Robert Jordan left behind.
Edited by Jordan’s widow, who edited all of Jordan’s books, A Memory of Light will delight, enthrall, and deeply satisfy all of Jordan’s legions of readers.
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and …
Since 1990, when Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time® burst on the world with its first book, The Eye of the World, readers have been anticipating the final scenes of this extraordinary saga, which has sold over forty million copies in over thirty languages.
When Robert Jordan died in 2007, all feared that these concluding scenes would never be written. But working from notes and partials left by Jordan, established fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson stepped in to complete the masterwork. With The Gathering Storm (Book 12) and Towers of Midnight (Book 13) behind him, both of which were # 1 New York Times hardcover bestsellers, Sanderson now re-creates the vision that Robert Jordan left behind.
Edited by Jordan’s widow, who edited all of Jordan’s books, A Memory of Light will delight, enthrall, and deeply satisfy all of Jordan’s legions of readers.
The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time.
This is an incredibly satisfying conclusion to the series.
There really isn't much more I can say without spoilers. If you've gotten this far you're committed, and presumeably you like the series. If so, you won't be disappointed at all by its conclusion.
The whole issue with the digital edition being delayed still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. However, I finally got to read it!
It's sad to say goodbye to so many old friends, but there were also a few laugh out loud moments. It was an ending, a fitting ending. Farewell, my friends, and good luck.
I've been reading this series since 2003. I can't count how many time I have read it. Some books I like more than others, but over all, Jordan's universe holds me captive.
I had high expectations for this book; there were so many ends to tie up, plots to wrap up, mysteries to solve, etc. I wasn't disappointed. I couldn't put the book down, and it was worth the sleep deprivation.
Some things were very obvious, like the fact that Rand would survive the last battle, and that somehow, he'd be linked to Moredin. But Jordan and Sanderson still managed to keep me guessing as to how this would be accomplished.
Egwene's death was a surprise. I was really hoping she'd survive the last battle and remain Amerlyn for hundreds of years. I wasn't surprised that Mogedeon survived, though I wonder if the dark one was sealed away, does that …
I've been reading this series since 2003. I can't count how many time I have read it. Some books I like more than others, but over all, Jordan's universe holds me captive.
I had high expectations for this book; there were so many ends to tie up, plots to wrap up, mysteries to solve, etc. I wasn't disappointed. I couldn't put the book down, and it was worth the sleep deprivation.
Some things were very obvious, like the fact that Rand would survive the last battle, and that somehow, he'd be linked to Moredin. But Jordan and Sanderson still managed to keep me guessing as to how this would be accomplished.
Egwene's death was a surprise. I was really hoping she'd survive the last battle and remain Amerlyn for hundreds of years. I wasn't surprised that Mogedeon survived, though I wonder if the dark one was sealed away, does that mean she is no longer linked to him and thus no longer immortal?
Also, I'd like to know who killed Asmodean, because I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that that particular loose end would be tied up, though it isn't really a big deal.
Other than that, the last battle was everything I expected it to be--dark, bloody, and full of heroic and treacherous deeds. Mat Cauthon, one of my favourite characters, stood in the spotlight and shone like a beacon in this book.
Although much of it was heavy reading, there were moments of humour placed at just the right times. I smiled, laughed, and cried as I read this book. Without a doubt, I'll definitely read it again so that I can fully appreciate the stroylines instead of just wondering how exactly it was going to end.
