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The Dragon Reborn

By: Robert Jordan
Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
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Publisher's Summary

Now an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!

In The Dragon Reborn, the third novel in Robert Jordan’s number one New York Times best-selling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor undertakes a journey to prove himself worthy of being the Champion of Light.

Winter has stopped the war - almost - yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he?

Rand al’Thor has been proclaimed the Dragon Reborn. Traveling to the great fortress known as the Stone of Tear, he plans to find the sword Callandor, which can only be wielded by the Champion of Light, and discover if he truly is destined to battle The Dark One. Following Rand, Moiraine and their friends battle Darkhounds on the hunt, hoping they reach the Heart of the Stone in time for the next great test awaiting the Dragon Reborn.

Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant number one New York Times best sellers, 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
Warrior of the Altaii

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

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Critic Reviews

"Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal." (The New York Times)
"Large and splendid. The saga reaches a new level of emotional impact." (Chicago Sun-Times)

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Great listen

Loved it! Great narration, hooked to the end!
Great series of books, whole new experience in audiobook!

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A real developing masterpiece

An amazing continuing story. The performance is unreal. Kate and Michael give the books life

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Old school fantasy

I'm rereading this series that I first read in my early 20s. 30 years on the books are a little tired but still good fun. Theyre very obviously written by an old white man - definitely a 50s view of social morès.
women are often portrayed as devious while men are sort of bumbling but well meaning - or strong and silent.
In terms of story and momentum though, its still a good read and I will be continuing with the series.
The male narrator is annoying to start with but after a while you dont notice his idiosyncratic delivery so much

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Super fun to see the story ride on

For the first couple books, Matt was one of my least favourite characters. But through this one I have gained a newfound respect for the man and even come to like him more than many other characters. I also ship Perrin and Dark hard. Hoping they grow even closer in the next book.

Ran is whatever. He is barely in this book, and it is cool that he is the dragon reborn and he usually steps it up for some of his scenes, but he is my least favourite person amongst the three taveeran we are following. I still pike him, but Perrin and Matt seem like deeper characters to me at this point. I liked book one Ran and hope we see more character development from him beyond being in denial about being Lues Taerin reborn.

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Greatest Epic Reading of all time.

I Love these books! The BEST epic novels to have ever been written! Readers won't be disappointed!

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This was a slow one..

Out of the three in the series this was the hardest one to get in to. There was a lot of building until the final two hours really. But this does continue the series and it is a worthwhile listen for anyone that has enjoyed the series so far.

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ok but not at good as the others

ending was great but took a very long time to get there with a lot of repetition. I feel the book was good saved by the ending but otherwise was harder to get through

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Brilliant series

I am loving listening to this series after reading the books many years ago.
Rosamund Pike reading them was magical, the switching between two narrators can be disconcerting and disjointed but overall I am enjoying these books. Onto book 4!

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Audio provides a whole new perspective.

This is my third time. I picked volume 4 after S3 of the streaming. I found the audio almost dreamlike, listening in a valley full of sunshine and birdsong while enjoying an Austin Powers themed birthday party and a look into my friend’s bicycle ride along the Silk Road.

The reading was like slipping in and out of my own dream world as we left the city behind. Listening, sleeping, going back over missed bits. Jordan’s explanation of circularity of time fitted with my reading which was non-linear. (I disagree with his assertion that circular time does not allow for change. And a little surprised, given his treatment of time is more like a spiral with flickers of parallel universes.)

The narrators bring all characters alive. The balance of me and female reflects the theme of the two aspects of the One Power.

The interview with Jordan at the end provides good insight into his thinking.

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Another awesome book in the series,.

I can't wait to start thenextbook. keeping me up but we'll worth it thoroughly recommend

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