The Eye of the World

THE EYE OF THE WORLD: Robert Jordan: TOR: 1993: Fantasy: 670 pages

Rand, Mat, and Perrin have never seen anything of the world outside the Two Rivers. They have heard about huge cities, women who can wield the One power, known as Aes Sedai, and dark beings like Trollocs and Myrdraals. But to the Two Rivers folk, they are nothing more than fanciful stories told by Gleemen.

On the eve of Bel Tine their small village is attacked by Trollocs. Though, Rand, Mat and Perrin are saved by the Lady Moiraine and her companion Lan, who turn out to be a real Aes Sedai and warder, the young boys learn that the Trollocs are searching for them. The boys have to flee their beloved village to save it from another attack.

This sets Rand, Mat, and Perrin off on an adventure that will lead them halfway across the world where they encounter one trial after another and learn about their true selves.

Although this book is a little slow, and tends to have way too many subplots, I still found myself enjoying the story and wanting to read the rest of the series.

This book could easily be recommended to teen boys or anyone who enjoys Tolkien’s epic stories.

AJ