From The Two Rivers

From the Two Rivers: The Eye of the World, Part 1 by Robert Jordan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

An engaging tale, well paced and thought out. Characters were a little flat. Moved along nicely, not too much drama. Good dialogue and expression. I wish I had time for this series.



Synopsis: For Rand al’Thor and his pals, life in the sleepy village of Emond’s Field has been pretty dull. Until the appearance on festival night of Moiraine, a mysterious woman who claims to be an Aes Sdeai—a magician who can wield the One Power. Soon after, the village is attacked by Trollocs—a savage tribe of half-men half-beasts. Rand’s father is nearly killed. But for Rand, the news gets worse. It was not the village the Trollocs were after, Moiraine tells him. It was you, Rand.

Rand and his friends are forced to flee. But his escape will bring him face to face with the Dark One...the most powerful force of evil in the universe.


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