Berelain-ruler of Mayene-sneaks into Rand’s bedchamber, where they are attacked by Rand’s reflection.Ĭhapter 3: Reflection (Saven 25 N.E. Mat, gambling with several Tairen lordlings, is attacked by a deck of cards. 999)įaile tries to convince Perrin to leave Tear they are attacked by Perrin’s axe. High Lady Suroth interrogates the former Aes Sedai, Pura.Ĭhapter 2: Whirlpools in the Pattern (Saven 25 N.E. Whitecloak Dain Bornhald and “Ordeith” arrive in the Two Rivers. Siuan suggests Min remain in Tar Valon, disguised as Elmindreda Elaida sees through the ruse. Min arrives in Tar Valon, sees visions of an upcoming disaster, and delivers Moiraine’s message to Siuan Sanche. (Possible) SPOILER SECTION – No spoilers for this review – I might come back to it in the future, or possibly start writing some discussion posts on the books and characters of the series.Chapter 1: Seeds of Shadow (Saven 12? N.E. Overall, I did enjoy The Shadow Rising and I am loving The Wheel of Time series so far. In the first book, The Eye of the World, that was fine, as it was an introduction to the enemy ranks, but now, with everything that’s happening, there must have been a more satisfying way to get the characters to start moving again. Those scenes are exciting, but they are used so much as a plot device that I just don’t care anymore. My only criticism of this series would be that whenever Robert Jordan wants his characters to move on to somewhere else, he attacks them with Trollocs. I loved meeting them in The Shadow Rising and hope to learn more about their way of life and see their culture develop with the new things that are happening around them, in future books. The Aiel are an incredible addiction to a world already brimming with life and fascinating places and cultures to explore. Having said that, a lot happens when they meet the Aiel. Rand’s storyline felt a little slow in this one but I’m sure it’ll pick up eventually, likewise with Mat. I’m interested in where his character is going to go now though as there are so many books and I feel so satisfied with his arc already!
His storyline in The Shadow Rising is exactly what I wanted to see. I said in my review of The Dragon Reborn that I wanted to see more of him – well I got it! Perrin’s storyline is by far the best in this one. In The Shadow Rising, Rand’s life becomes EVEN more complicated, we learn a few new things but there are even more questions to be answered. I was wrong in my review of The Dragon Reborn, book 3 in Robert Jordan‘s The Wheel of Time fantasy series– The Shadow Rising is now my favourite entry in the series! And wholly because of Perrin’s arc. My Rating: 5/5 The Shadow Rising Book Review – Spoiler Free
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