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The Eye of the World

Written by: Robert Jordan
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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When their village is attacked by trollocs, monsters thought to be only legends, three young men, Rand, Matt, and Perrin, flee in the company of the Lady Moiraine, a sinister visitor of unsuspected powers. Thus begins an epic adventure set in a world of wonders and horror, where what was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
©1990 Robert Jordan (P)1996 Books on Tape, Inc.

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"Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal." (The New York Times)

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Decent Story, worth a listen

Overall I enjoyed this book however, for some reason the narrator changes at really odd times for no apparent reason. I found the Male narrator to be a little dry though he was consistent with the various voices. the female narrator I found to be much more engaging and kept my attention more.

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Great build up (and not much else)

Enjoyable but this book was primarily world building. Understandable considering this series has 14 books but it kinda dragged at times, especially considering it feels very familiar to many other fantasy series. The sequels are vastly more interesting and this book succeeds in hooking you in for the long haul.

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I was captivated and finished the book in 5 days, listening all day and night

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Captivating Adventure

Wonderfully narrated, the story comes to life in your mind as you listen. The first in this series, it really sets the Realm for the reader. The characters are full of life and personality making you cheer for some and growl at others. It sets the reader up for wanting to know more about the characters and hear what's to come.

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don't let the one star fool you

I almost didn't listen to this because of a single one star rating. Don't listen to it. This book is the first in a massive series, it takes patience. but once you are enveloped you will be unable to put it down. Absolutely worth the time.

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I'm glad I started this series. excellent performa

I'm glad I started this series. excellent performance as well. will be getting book 2 shortly.

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Annoying naration

I read The Wheel of Time years ago but have since discovered audible. This audible is a waste, I have tried and tried many times, changing the speed. I have given up. I can not enjoy this most wonderful book due to the narration. The reviews on Michael Kramer are very good, so I am confused. Is it just me? I've listened to over a 100 audible books and have not had this issue. Frustrating since this is not a book that I just purchased on a whim. From now on I will be trying the samples before purchasing. Please be careful before purchasing, grating narration.

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This series is one of my all-time favuorites!!

I have re-read this series dozens of time. The auto books are just as fantastic!!

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One of my fav series...But least fav performances

The levels of creativity, attention to detail and descriptive narrative are simply to die for in this series but I feel like these two readers unintentionally but ultimately butchered it. You have to be an absolute fan of Robert Jordan to carry it through the thoroughly unimaginative but somehow still overly dramatic performances of pretty well every character in here.

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Fantastic kick off to a long series

loved it, all the way through. Authired and Narrated with such passion and deep story telling. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

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