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The Eye of the World

Book One of The Wheel of Time

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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 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

©1990 Robert Jordan (P)2021 Macmillan Audio Action & Adventure Epic Fantasy

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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I am a veteran fan of the Wheel of Time series, but I had not heard any of the audiobooks. Rosamund Pike was amazing reading the book, giving it life and a wonderful perspective and I am grateful for her efforts with this masterpiece of a book.

Highly recommend!

Rosamund Pike brings the book alive

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Rosamund Pike made the characters come alive. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio book.

Superb narration !

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The story is a classic fantasy and largely focused on setting up the world in as much a not-Tolkien aspect as possible.
I enjoyed the characters, and the level of detailing Jordan lends to his world. There are many unique aspects to his style of storytelling - incredibly visual yet prosaic, and easy to read. The pace was largely okay, though the ending definitely felt rushed.

Now to the star - Rosamund Pike is incredible. I've always thought she has a wonderful voice, clear and deep and arresting. She is extremely talented at differentiating between characters using pitches, accents, and intonations. Having already associated her voice with Morraine's, it made this experience that much more immersive. I was hooked from beginning to end and I cannot wait to listen to more of her work both as a part of this series, and outside of.

Rosamund Pike could read me my grocery list

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Rosamand pike made the best audiobook I have ever heard(Made me a fan of her and made me watch her entire filmography and works)The story is literally so much more fast paced the I expected and much bigger then just the lord of the rings Walmart knockoff I was told it would be;I don’t get why this series is hated so much even though books 2 is even better then this;They are much faster pace then expected;Don’t listen to the haters and read this .

The best audio book I have ever heard

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I have read the books, the first few twice. And have heard Kramer’s and Reading’s version of the later books before. I have enjoyed Kramer and Reading both. They are fantastic readers and performers.

But Rosamund Pike… my god she shines brighter than the strongest aes sedai from the age of legends. I am guessing she’s get the top billing among the WoT cast. But her true magic is this audio book. I really, really hope she performs all the WOT books. It will be a project that will span a few years I reckon. But hopefully she’s A fan enough to do it. I mean, sure she must be paid well for this, but I am 100% sure she is passionate about the project as well. That said, 14 books (15 if you count memory of light) is a massive commitment.

Not going to review the story here. Suffice to say I have never experienced immersion in any high fantasy the way I have in WoT. It’s an experience that is well worth the time taken to read 14 massive books. Even with the glacially paced middle books. And it’s worth reliving that experience.

Rosamund Pike lights this up

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kindly bring all audiobooks of wheel of time by rosamund pike😇. such a beautiful story telling

extraordinary performance by rosamund pike..

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What a wonderful book and an equally wonderful presentation and performance by Rosamund Pike. Thank you.

Fantastic book

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Gripping story. Very good narrator.
You'll love it if you like the magic/ fantasy genre.

Amazing narration

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Robert Jordan created a vivid, fascinating world which Rosamund Pike brings to life with an outstanding narration. Absolutely loved it.

Outstanding narration of a wonderful book

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Rosamund Pike did amazing job in narration. I will audible will release other wheel of time books as well soon narrated by Rosamund Pike.

Best Eye of the world narration

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