The Dragon has been reborn, but the Shadow is equally growing in power. Nynaeve and Elayne go to Tanchico to hunt for Black Sisters, with Nynaeve encountering and dueling one of the Forsaken, Moghedien, in the process. Perrin Aybara has to grow into his new identity as Wolfbrother
It's a real-life lesson in leadership, an allusion to pretentious saviour-Stalins and Christ-Hitlers who believe that they can change the world by breaking it first.
There are a number of connections to be made, between different characters, historical events, peoples, and gods, the deciphering of which proves a puzzling delight for readers.
It's conflict on a scale never before seen in fantasy. The sheer scope is staggering.
There are new characters, histories, mysteries, plots and schemes, and worlds. It's terrifying in its complexity, and you almost heave a sigh of relief when things become a little clearer at the end.
I mean, Karsa is the badass-est protagonist in the history of badass protagonists! Expertly done!
The idea of a virtual game that goes beyond mere gaming pleasure, extending into the very lives and thoughts of people, is quite astounding.
It's unfortunate the second book isn't out yet. But when it does, it's jumping straight to the top of my tbr list!
It's writers like you that make me want to do nothing but read all-day
Great read, this was. Faultless, in my opinion.
The setting is straight from the Middle Ages.
The book proves it's possible to write Grimdark fantasy without anti-heroes (take that Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie fans!).
