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From Library Journal

June 10, 2024

This third installment in Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series introduces listeners to new perils, unexpected machinations, and political intrigue. Multiple points of view span across three Ta'veran, swept up by the great wheel, all from the same small town; three women on a quest to tap into Saidar, the female side of the One Power; and the powerful Aes Sedai and her warder. Rand must admit that he is the Dragon Reborn while Mat and Perrin struggle to come to terms with their own strange abilities. Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne search for Black Ajah, those working to bring back the dark one. Narrator Rosamund Pike, who also stars in the popular Wheel of Time television series, masterfully weaves voices and accents from a myriad cast of characters into a rich tapestry, transporting listeners into this world of magic and wonder. Pike's adoration for the source material is evident in her nuanced performance, rich with varied pacing, appropriate emphasis, and lush vocals. This beautifully read audio will appeal to listeners looking for an accessible, dramatic presentation. VERDICT A superior creation to be purchased by libraries that have acquired Pike's new recordings of the first two books or those looking to provide a version for fans of the popular television series.--Lisa Youngblood

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From Publisher's Weekly

September 16, 1991
Jordan continues his Wheel of Time saga (after The Eye of the World and The Great Hunt ). Three thousand years ago the Dragon led the male mages of the world into entrapping the Dark One, but the cost was high: all male mages, then and thereafter, were driven mad. Now the Dark One is breaking free, and the only salvation may come through Rand al'Thor who may be a reincarnation of the Dragon and who must obtain the sword Callandor, held in the city of Tear. All of Rand's companions from the previous books find themselves, willing or not, moving toward Tear for a confrontation with evil traps. Jordan's fast and absorbing adventure novel will keep the reader too entranced to worry about plot inconsistencies, numerous coincidences, lack of character development and Rand's inexplicably infrequent appearances. As light fantasy, however, it proves an enjoyable diversion.

From Library Journal

September 15, 1991
As the seals of the Dark One's prison continue to weaken, Rand al'Thor struggles to master the madness-tainted power that marks him as the Dragon Reborn. At the same time, his friends and companions become caught up in the roles laid out for them by the Web of Destiny. Though it borrows from a multitude of legendary and literary fantasy sources, Jordan's multivolume series continues to exhibit a freshness that makes it a welcome addition to any library's fantasy collection.

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From Kirkus

Book Three of the Wheel of Time series finds the wheel of time continuing its journey toward the confrontation of Rand Al Thor, the dragon reborn, and the Dark One. Kate Reading is narrator for one strand of the story; Michael Kramer, for the others. Reading and Kramer are familiar to the series and bring back their distinct and nuanced characterizations of the major characters. The plot and characters are complex, but the book is still able to stand alone. In the hands of these two versatile narrators the audiobook is a good choice, accessible and never dull. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine