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Publisher's Summary
The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unraveling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to boil out of the Blight. The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age. Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership. All the while, an unseen foe is slowly pulling a noose tight around his neck. To prevail, he must seek answers in Tel’aran’rhiod and find a way - at long last - to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it forever.
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- Shell
- 18-01-2016
Thank you Mr Sanderson...
What made the experience of listening to Towers of Midnight the most enjoyable?
For me this book is all about nostalgia, I read the other books of the series as a teenager and loved them but some of the novels became drawn out and tedious, waiting for Nynaeve to tug her braid and get angry at the 'wool headed' men. Brandon has brought back all the fun and excitement of the first few books and swept me back into a world I loved once again. I was skeptical at first, I brought this just so I could finally say I was going to finish the series but I'm so glad I did. He writes the characters beautifully and does more than justice to RJ's vision. If you have enjoyed any of the first few books this is a must read/listen because of all the insights that tie right back to the beginning of the Wheel Of Time. He has not forgotten a thing!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Honestly I loved Nynaeve & Egwene this book, in other books I've found them rude, bitchy and annoying (even wanting to skip chapters with them in it) but Brandon brings out their softer, more human side. The evolving of the characters was something I really appreciated in this book.
Have you listened to any of Michael Kramer and Kate Reading ’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have listened to other WOT readings, they do a remarkable job - extremely easy to listen to and they voice the characters well. WOT has so many characters but they give each one a personality and thought process all of their own. You can hear them enjoying the story as much as you do.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
light blind it, we're almost there...
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- Anonymous User
- 20-08-2017
Loved it!
All the story arcs are finally coming together, building to a crescendo. The last battle is finally here, and I can't wait to start the final book!
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- Miss
- 06-02-2017
Wow!
Throughly enjoyed every word. Wonderful in every way. Can't wait to hear the last installation.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-09-2016
Outstanding read
A truly epic book, Brandon and Robert have crafted a true gem. My personal favourite in the series, thank you
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- Mark
- 03-09-2016
READ THIS AND LOVE THIS
LISTEN. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS SERIES AND LOVE THIS SERIES. MASTERPIECE.
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- Corey
- 09-11-2010
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
Brandon Sanderson really understands this wonderful world that Robert Jordan has created. I am saddened that we will only get one more book and then nothing but imagination. I have listened to all of the books in this series and I remain captivated by the charactors and the Narration. Kate Redding is really the best there is and there would be no Matt without Micheal Kramer. Mr. Sanderson has another loyal follower.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- EastCoastGal
- 05-11-2010
Excellent narrative...
Sanderson has done an excellent job in continuing Jordan's rich storytelling in this second-to-last book in the Wheel of Time series. Thoroughly enjoyable!
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Jacob
- 15-11-2010
Doesn't wrap as nicely as Gathering Storm
This was a solid and action packed listen. As usual, Michael and Kate do an excellent job with the read. If Rand and Egwene are the primary characters in this series, they have only brief appearances in Towers of Midnight. Perrin and Mat's stories finally get moving and are almost resolved. I would say that anything unpredictable occurs in those story lines, but they are satisfying nonetheless. The flow and story is so tight I actually felt this book ended too abruptly. However, I look forward to the conclusion coming in the next book.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Jeanne Acker
- 03-11-2010
Wow
Prologue gave us a glimpse of what was to come. The book , so far, lives up to the promise of the prologue. I am up to chapter 8 now and and really excited about what has happened thus far. Like pieces of a puzzle gradually coming together so that one can see more and more of the whole tapestry that this series truly is. A magnificent tapestry with plently of places to view in detail.
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-11-2010
Its a necessary step...
I'm a long time WOT fan but for me, like many, the series really bogged down as Jordan overwrote every book since the 5th one. RJ pursued so many story lines it made it almost impossible to follow one character or story arc effectively as a reader, and the mess he left for Brandon Sanderson to clean up is truly atrocious. How RJ expected to finish all of this off in 1 last mammoth book is beyond me. Clearly BS has a made an effort to retain the Jordan pattern of giving every single minor character anyone runs across a back story. Unfortunately that tendency was one of the things I liked least about how RJ wrote his books. Like many here I'm terribly tired of P Aybarra's constant introspection, just get over yourself already. Further I believe that Kramer's voice for him, along with the dialog, makes him seem like a petulant child and I've found myself skipping parts of his section that clearly repeat what has been said too many times before. I generally like Mat's character and it feels to me like BS has brought some new life to that story line, and some of the plot lines finally resolve themselves to clean that up. Rand's story arc and character are HUGE upgrades over RJ's last efforts and I finally find, again, that the story seems to be advancing along well with his character. Egwene's character is still far too much for me to stomach and she seems to be becoming a pivotal female character who is influencing the other female characters in the story line, such as Elayne and Nyneave who are stronger characters and much more likable in my opinion. I find myself wishing Egwene is killed off in a tragic moment to show that even the main characters can be touched by the Dark... but if that happened there would be WAY to much work to be done on the White Tower story line so I guess she has to be kept around. Avienda, one of my favorite early characters is virtually non-existant, as are most of the Aiel characters. This is clearly a necessary step, just finish already.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Andrew
- 12-11-2010
Another great narration!
I have been a fan of these books for a long time now. I happened upon the audio versions of these books a couple of years ago and Kramer and Reading once again do a wonderful job. I have read the novel already and albeit that there are many grammatical errors and bad editing in the book, who cares? Once you come to terms with the bad editing and focus on what is important, the story itself, it is truly wonderful.
Overall, this is an excellent book and a worthy sequel in the Wheel of Time series.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Amandah
- 06-11-2010
Not a disappointment!
I really enjoyed the latest installment of the WoT. Sanderson has picked up the flag and continued this amazing story. I will tell you one thing this story keeps you guessing. You find yourself going through a myriad of emotions as this book unfolds and by the end I have to admit you do feel a bit like Sam the Hobbit at the Gates of Moridor trying to get in. There is a portion missing out of the recording which didn't make me too happy, but other than that I really loved it.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Nicolas Deleon
- 03-11-2010
Excellent so far!
BTW I did get the Prologue when I downloaded so bear that in mind. This is turning out to be as great as "The Gathering storm"! That, added to the great value of 48 hours for one credit, this is definitely worth the listen!
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Barry
- 08-11-2010
Keeps getting better!
As with the gathering storm, this book benefits from the blending of styles between Jordan and Sanderson. The action and plot keep your attention and make it difficult to stop. Sanderson does the reader / listener the favor of removing the one and only true annoyance of Robert Jordan's writing style; that being the never-ending detailed descriptions of every conceivable object, especially every characters current clothing. Enough detail remains to not fully depart from precedent; however, emphasis is given to plot and actions. The only problem I have with this book is the realization that it will likely be at least another year before I can purchase the final book.
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Linda
- 04-11-2010
OMG ... OMG ... OMG
And The Battle Begins .... Almost at the end of part 4 and can only say "Oh My GOD". I am still in complete "awe" at how one man's mind could concieve a world such as WoT. Thank you Brandon Sanderson for so effectively putting RJ's final vision on paper and bringing it to us. Thank you Michael and Kate for breathing true and such vivid LIFE into RJ's characters. NOW .... I WILL HAVE TO STILL MYSELF to patients for the conclusion. And believe me I will be on the edge of my seat until the last and final book is released next year.
29 of 35 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- William Clements
- 14-02-2011
A Towering Series
As I listened to this book, and look forward to reading thepages of the printed version, I am reminded of Elaida in her stately office high atop the White Tower, overseeing her estranged developments. Lofty is the series of Wheel of Time, and this book is by far no disappointment. When I finally reached book 10 back in 2003 after my first reading of the series, I felt that my my world was less real, and like I was dreaming - only awake in Andor or one of the other kingdoms in WoT universe. I knew book 11 was coming, and couldn't wait. Then Mr. Jordon was taken from us with misfortune and my heart sank! How can we find out what will happen next? Who could spin this tale as masterfully as RJ? Well, you should know the answer to that if you're thinking on this book! I wouldn't recommend it read on it's own... you need to put it in context, though supposedly it should be okay stood on it's own.
Right, what's it about? The beginning is as many fo the other books, setting scenes and building threads to the unfoldings tory lines. Though I feel the prologue section was not as exciting as previous volumes in this series. The build up in the book towards Tai-mon Gaidon is fantastic, though, and the lead on from Egwene's new leadership in The now mended White Tower reads (or listens!) flawlessly. The build up of Perrin's leadership is also handled well, as he finally accepts his role of General elect, and come's face to face with past demons in corssing paths with the Whitecloaks. Mat's forray into the realm of Snakes and Fox's plays out well, and we finally get to find out what giving up half the light of the world to save the world means! Okay, I kinda guessed, but it was still very exciting! ;)
And as Rand becomes Lews Therrin, more and more, you read thinking why doesn't Tar-Mon Gaidon start already?!? But then you realise, it already has! And it is a battle that has raged since time began. I can't wait to see how Alludra's Dragons eat up trollocs on the front lines!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Ulrika
- 30-11-2010
So happy not to be disappointed!
This is a VERY interesting adventure to partake in...Sanderson does a great job ending the story. I seldom read those very very long fantasy series, they usually loose tempo and thrill along the way but here are a selection of 'persons' that goes on fascinating me, actually the personage in the books are of greater import than the story itself...which does not mean that the story is uninteresting or bad in any way, but the persons has come alive in my imagination and that is one thing I believe is a great achievement of an author! Good job and Thanks! (The reading is as always superb;-)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- David
- 20-11-2010
The Towers Of Midnight
This book is the best in the series, so far. It has intrigue, action and suspense; keep the tissues handy. Michael Kramer & Kate Reading bring to life the characters that we think of as very dear friends, each character had their own voice and was instantly recognisable so you could follow the story with ease. Brandon Sanderson was an inspired choice of author by Robert Jordan's widow, to take up the challenge of finishing an immensely popular series. Excellent. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-2019
fantastic book
i really enjpyed listening to this book, plot was great and the story telling was spot on
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ms. P. Tovey
- 17-02-2019
Fabulous
can't rate this series too highly, absolutely gripping. I recommend this to anyone who love s science fiction fantasy
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- jordan
- 12-02-2019
Brilliantly put together!
Seeing all of the story lines that have been built up over the past 12 books finally paying of has been very satisfying.
I think Brandon Sanderson is a great writer and has done a great job finishing the series, I can’t wait to see how the final book ends.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- J. Smith
- 10-02-2019
fantastic
Michael Kramer and Kate Reading really bring the story alive. I laughed, I cried, I want more.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- A. J. Watkins
- 08-02-2019
Another triumph
Brilliantly written. Everything is perfectly aligned for the last battle in book 14. I am looking forward to it immensely. For fans who have followed the story thus far this book does not disappoint. It is probably the most satisfying as things fall into place that have been a long time coming. Not much in the way of curve balls or surprises but personally I would have found that frustrating at this point. As ever the narrators do a great job, they must be so invested in the story and the characters, they have taken on a very big task with this series and have risen to the challenge. I listened to it so quickly I am counting down the days to my next credit.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 31-10-2018
still good but not in order
great books as always. but with the book being part of 3. it jumps from the end of the story around 2 3rds of the way through. then eventually catches up towards the end
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- D. G. Mathias
- 01-03-2018
can't wait for the final book
since the brutal struggle of book 10 (I didn't finish it and read an online synopsis) each book has got better. I feel like I'm on the home straight of a marathon.
each character's story is compelling (although Matt is still my favorite) it's building nicely to the last battle.