Review of 'Knife of Dreams'
Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan
11th book in the 'Wheel of Time' series
Book 11 of the long-lasting Wheel of Time series (which Jordan promises to conclude with book 12) sees war springing up everywhere. The Dragon Reborn is still struggling with the mantle of destiny and the burden of authority. Egwene, now an apprentice in the White Tower, sows her seeds of discontent against Elaida while Elayne seeks to unite Andor. Mat has his own problems with his wife-to-be Tuon (or is she?). The battles come thick and fast with much bloodshed as the stories come to a climax.
As with the previous novels Knife of Dreams is well written with very believable characters and places. A must read for every fan of the series but, as with all but the first, not a place for a new reader to begin in the series. I still find the intricate story difficult to follow at times but still very much worthwhile continuing with it…
Rating: “Really good but I have some issues”
Review Date: 2007-03-25
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Tor Fantasy
Publication Date: 2005
Other reviewed books in the 'Wheel of Time' series:
- Eye of the World (Book 1)
- The Great Hunt (Book 2)
- The Dragon Reborn (Book 3)
- The Shadow Rising (Book 4)
- The Fires of Heaven (Book 5)
- Lord of Chaos (Book 6)
- A Crown of Swords (Book 7)
- The Path of Daggers (Book 8)
- Winter's Heart (Book 9)
- Crossroads of Twilight (Book 10)
Other reviewed books by Robert Jordan:
- A Crown of Swords (Book 7 of Wheel of Time)
- Crossroads of Twilight (Book 10 of Wheel of Time)
- Eye of the World (Book 1 of Wheel of Time)
- Lord of Chaos (Book 6 of Wheel of Time)
- The Dragon Reborn (Book 3 of Wheel of Time)
- The Fires of Heaven (Book 5 of Wheel of Time)
- The Great Hunt (Book 2 of Wheel of Time)
- The Path of Daggers (Book 8 of Wheel of Time)
- The Shadow Rising (Book 4 of Wheel of Time)
- Winter's Heart (Book 9 of Wheel of Time)
Other reviewed books by Robert Jordan, and Brandon Sanderson:
- A Memory of Light (Book 14 of The Wheel of Time)
- Towers of Midnight (Book 13 of The Wheel of Time)