February 18, 2013
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The Shadow Rising (Wheel of Time)
So The Shadow Rising is the fourth book in the “Wheel of Time” series. I’m starting to slow down in my pace with these books, but the story is picking up again. Book three felt a bit fluffy as far as the plot went, but this book follows Rand more closely.
I really appreciate the way Robert Jordan entices you to want to know more. In book three, I was particularly tied up in Perrin. This book I was more interested in Egwene and the girls, but by the end I was back on track following Rand.
A lot is revealed in this book. An explanation for why the Tinkers and the Aiel avoid each other, more detail about dreamers and their talents. And Moraine says explicitly what she only hinted at in book three. Hm, also I keep wondering when (if?) Moraine will die because I feel like it’s been set up so that she must.
Oh, and King Arthur references! The “Sword in the Stone” bit tickled my fancy. =P
