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The Eye of the World
- Book One of The Wheel of Time
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
- Length: 32 hrs and 55 mins
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A 2023 Audie Award winner for Best Female Narrator!
"Rosamund Pike brings a fresh narration to the first book in the beloved Wheel of Time series. At 33 hours, this audiobook is no small undertaking, but Pike's impressive performance leaves listeners wanting more."—AudioFile (Earphones Award winner)
“Through her smooth, dramatic performance, award-winning actor Rosamund Pike amplifies the new audiobook of book one in Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series.”—BookPage
A #1 New York Times bestselling audiobook!
The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!
This program is read by narrator Rosamund Pike, star of the hit Prime Video original series.
The Eye of the World, the first novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, follows Moiraine Damodred as she arrives in Emond's Field on a quest to find the one prophesized to stand against The Dark One.
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
When a vicious band of half-men, half beasts invade the Two Rivers seeking their master’s enemy, Moiraine persuades Rand al’Thor and his friends to leave their home and enter a larger unimaginable world filled with dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light.
Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® has captivated millions of fans around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.
The Wheel of Time®
New Spring: The Novel
#1 The Eye of the World
#2 The Great Hunt
#3 The Dragon Reborn
#4 The Shadow Rising
#5 The Fires of Heaven
#6 Lord of Chaos
#7 A Crown of Swords
#8 The Path of Daggers
#9 Winter's Heart
#10 Crossroads of Twilight
#11 Knife of Dreams
By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
#12 The Gathering Storm
#13 Towers of Midnight
#14 A Memory of Light
By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons
The Wheel of Time Companion
By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk
Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time
Critic reviews
“His huge, ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre.” —George R. R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones
“Anyone who’s writing epic or secondary world fantasy knows Robert Jordan isn’t just a part of the landscape, he’s a monolith within the landscape.” —Patrick Rothfuss, author of the Kingkiller Chronicle series
“The Eye of the World was a turning point in my life. I read, I enjoyed. (Then continued on to write my larger fantasy novels.)” —Robin Hobb, author of the award-winning Realm of the Elderlings series
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-11-21
Probably the best narrated audio book ever
Fantastic from start to finish. Rosamund Pike brings every character to life from the smallest conversations to the loudest battle cries in the old tongue.
Amazing.
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- LS
- 07-12-21
Absolutely amazing
I’ve read the whole series and loved it but found recently i need audio books as I don’t have time to actually read and I really want to have a re read (listen) of The Wheel of Time audio books but I just can’t stand the current Kramer/Kate ones (sorry to the fans but to me it sounds dated, the accents are totally off, people and places sound wrong, just can’t do it) Rosamund does an exceptional job- exactly what I wanted BUT I desperately would like clarification of if she is doing the others and when they would be released would also be nice to know. I have emailed Macmillan Books directly but received no reply unfortunately. Would be such a shame if it was just a one off or we have to wait a year for book 2. Please just let us know if RP has been commissioned to do them all.
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- Dprit29855
- 30-11-21
Not the cynical money grab I expected.
When I first got the email from audible about this I was dead against getting it; I have the complete series already read by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer that I have listened to about five times why did I need a TV show tie in, however, as a fan of the series I couldn’t resist. I have done the complete 33hr book in two days, this isn’t just a new narration of the book but a complete performance of it and Rosamund Pike is just phenomenal; I didn’t expect the performance to be so good, it was like listening to the book for the first time. Even if you already have the previous version it is still worth the credit to get this one as well; I just hope they do the entire series; I think even the “slog”, fans will know what I mean, would be enjoyable with Rosamund Pike narrating it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-01-22
highly rated
Gripped from beginning to end and blown away by Rosamond Pikes' performance. I can't wait for the second installment, so much so i'm just going to have to read the book myself and listen back when available.
Highly rated!
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- Colette
- 14-01-22
Loved it!
Really enjoyed this book in audible and want to move onto the next one, but hoping that Rosamund Pike will narrate the next one in time so holding out for now
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- Adam
- 14-01-22
Best Narration
I really hope Rosamund Pike reads more of this series. her reading is excellent with such good characterisation
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- Mr. W. Inskip
- 17-01-22
Stunning start to one of the true epics genre
I read the eye of the world many years ago, and with the release of the TV series thought I would listen to an audio version. Rosmand Pike is amazing as the narrator and if she ever wants to swap careers she could definitely be a top class narrator.
As to the book itself, eye of the world is almost a complete package without the 13 books that follow it. The bloating that occurs is some of the later books is not present and the pacing is strong throughout, unlike the TV series character development is well thought out and while you may not like them all there is definitely a coherent narrative.
Great book, brilliantly narrator.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-01-22
Gripping Performance
Loved the narration! I am amazed Rosamund Pike could voice differently each of the many characters. There was such a wide range from beautifully sounding to ugly. It really made the story come to life and me not wanting it to end!
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- Kindle Customer
- 14-01-22
Stellar
Hope Pike reads the rest of the series too, she's a wonderful narrator! The existing books' narrators are terrible to listen to for for a non-american; I was unable to get past the first few chapters of the first book and had to return it - it felt like listening to a western, not fantasy..
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- Ashley slocombe
- 26-01-22
Amazing performance
First book loved it now looking forward to the others, can't recommend enough. Get it.
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